Welcome to Day 1a of the MSPT Running Aces Main Event!
The Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) has made its long-awaited return back to the great state of Minnesota for the Winter Poker Classic at Running Aces Casino.
The 11-day series is headlined by the $1,110 buy-in, $500,000 GTD Main Event which starts today at 3 p.m. local time.
Running Aces had been a staple stop on the MSPT schedule since the beginning of the tour, and the return will mark its second this year when Texas native Chan Pelton navigated his way through a 920 entry-field to win his first MSPT Main Event title along with $169,271 for his victory.
April 2022 MSPT Running Aces Main Event Final Table Results
| Place | Player | Hometown | Prize | MSPT POY Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chan Pelton | College Station, TX | $169,271 | 1,700 |
| 2 | Ben Hanson | Prior Lake, MN | $104,241 | 1,700 |
| 3 | John Pierce | Bloomington, MN | $76,528 | 1,600 |
| 4 | Dan Warner | Duluth, MN | $57,909 | 1,500 |
| 5 | Josh Reichard | Janesville, WI | $43,654 | 1,400 |
| 6 | Mark Sandness | Wayzata, MN | $32,963 | 1,300 |
| 7 | Justin Barnum | Fargo, ND | $25,836 | 1,200 |
| 8 | Brandon Kelzenberg | Maple Grove, MN | $20,491 | 1,100 |
| 9 | Joe Barnard | St. Paul, MN | $16,036 | 1,000 |
Today marks the first of three starting flights and cards will be in the air at 3 p.m. local time.
Plenty of MSPT regulars are expected to be in attendance at Running Aces Casino which includes the MSPT Hall of Famers Aaron Johnson, Rob Wazwaz, Blake Bohn and Kou Vang, Pat Steele, and Jason Seitz.
The standard MSPT structure is in play, with 25,000 starting stacks and blinds beginning at 100/100/100. Levels will increase every 40 minutes throughout the entirety of the tournament.
Fifteen levels are scheduled for Day 1a unless 12% of the field is reached prior. Ten-minute breaks occur after the completion of every three levels or two hours of play.
Late registration is open until the beginning of Level 13 with unlimited re-entry available per flight.
MSPT Winter Poker Classic Remaining Schedule
| *Date | Time (CDT) | Tournament | |
| Thursday, 12/8 | 10:00 AM | $265 Satellite - 1 in 5 advance to $300K GTD Day 1A or 1B | |
| Thursday, 12/8 | 12:00 PM | Day 2: $2,500 MSPT Hall of Fame High Roller (2-Day Event) | |
| Thursday, 12/8 | 3:00 PM | $1,110 MSPT $300K GTD Main Event NLH Day 1A (2-Day Event) | |
| Thursday, 12/8 | 7:00 PM | $265 Satellite - 1 in 5 advance to $300K GTD | |
| Friday, 12/9 | 10:00 AM | $265 Satellite - 1 in 5 advance to $300K GTD | |
| Friday, 12/9 | 12:00 PM | $1,110 MSPT $300K GTD Main Event NLH Day 1B (2-Day Event) | |
| Friday, 12/9 | 7:00 PM | $265 Satellite - 1 in 5 advance to $300K GTD | |
| Saturday, 12/10 | 9:00 AM | $265 Turbo Ironman Satellite - 1 in 5 advance to $300K GTD | |
| Saturday, 12/10 | 12:00 PM | $1,110 MSPT $300K GTD Main Event NLH Day 1C (2-Day Event) | |
| Saturday, 12/10 | 7:00 PM | $135 Nightly NLH | |
| Sunday, 12/11 | 11:00 AM | Day 2: $1,110 MSPT $300K GTD Main Event NLH (2-Day Event) | |
| Sunday, 12/11 | 12:00 PM | $250 Last Chance NLH | |
| Sunday, 12/11 | 3:00 PM | $135 Last Dance NLH |
*Visit msptpoker.com for a complete listing of rake and staff fees.
The survivors of all three flights will combine for Day 2 Sunday, December 1 at 11 a.m. local time and will play until a winner is crowned. Stay tuned to PokerNews for live updates throughout the entire tournament.