Day 1a of the MSPT Meskwaki Main Event Starts Now!
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The Mid-Stakes Poker Tour returns to Iowa and the Meskwaki Bingo Casino Hotel in Tama today for the first of two starting flights in the $300,000 Guaranteed MSPT Iowa Main Event.
The last time the tour stopped here in July, the Main Event drew 410 entries, creating a total prize pool of $396,200 with MSPT Pro Blake Bohn dominating on the way to a $101,229 win and his second MSPT title.
Due to other commitments, Bohn is not expected to turn up to defend the crown, but all indications are the field size will be about the same.
The Allen Kessler designed "Chainsaw Approved" structure will see players begin with 20,000-chip stacks and attempt to survive and thrive through 14 40-minute levels on Day 1a with a break after every three.
The MSPT Main Event is a 2-day structure with a second starting flight planned for Saturday and the play down to a champion set for Sunday.
The PokerNews Live Reporting Team will be on hand for all the action from start to finish and you are welcome to follow along right here in this space beginning at 4 p.m. local time.