Welcome to Day 1a of Mid-States Poker Tour Golden Gates Casino
The Mid-States Poker Tour is back at one of the biggest stops of the tour, Golden Gates Casino in Black Hawk, Colo. just outside of Denver. Last time the tour came through, it drew a monstrous 500-player field, which resulted in a huge win for local player Reza Yazdi. He claimed a $120,765 first-place prize.
One of the few stops with three Day 1s, another large field is expected when play kicks off at noon local time. The Allen "Chainsaw" Kessler-designed structure will once again be in use, with an expanded 30,000 in starting chips and 40-minute levels. Players get a 10-minute break every three levels, and the plan is to play 14 levels, with surviving players bagging up and returning for Day 2 on Sunday.
PokerNews will be on hand providing live updates throughout the tournament.