Welcome to Day 1a of Mid-States Poker Tour Ho-Chunk Gaming
The Mid-States Poker Tour has crowned its first two champions of 2015, Brian Arbaugh at bestbet Jacksonville and Ervin Bjerga at Running Aces. Now, the third event of the season is set to kick off at Ho-Chunk Gaming in Wisconsin Dells, a staple of the tour.
Last time the MSPT came to town, Ben Berlowski defeated a field of 349 to take down $90,632 in prizes. He topped a final table featuring tour regulars Nick Pupillo (now signed on as a tour pro), Mike Ross, Ken Payne, and Rob Wazwaz, as well as bracelet winner Nick Kost.
Action will get underway here in chilly Wisconsin at 4 p.m. local time, with the Allen "Chainsaw" Kessler-designed structure in use. Stacks start at 20,000 apiece, and blinds begin at 50/100, progressing for 14 40-minute levels until everyone left bags up. Each player is allowed one reentry during Day 1a play, with two more bullets allotted for tomorrow's Day 1ab.