2022 MSPT Winter Poker Classic

$1,100 Main Event
Day: 1c
Event Info

2022 MSPT Winter Poker Classic

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
k6
Prize
$181,864
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,100
Prize Pool
$983,050
Entries
1,015
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
150,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Players Info - Day 1c
Entries
429
Players Left
52

Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables in History

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Rich Alsup
Rich Alsup

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 years on they have one of the best player databases in the industry.

On their "Leaderboards" page, the MSPT tracks such things as Career Earnings, Main Event Cashes, Main Event Final Tables, Main Event Titles, Total Cashes, Most Cashes/Final Tables in a Season, Most Final Tables All-Time, and much more.

Several players in today's field are looking to climb on the leaderboard for "Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables."

Here's a look at the top ten MSPT Main Event final tables in tour history:

PlacePlayerHometownMain Event Final Tables
1Richard AlsupNew Hope, Minnesota14
2Rob WazWazMinneapolis, Minnesota13
3Kou VangMaplewood, Minnesota11
4Blake BohnEden Prairie, Minnesota9
5Jason BenderKeota, Iowa9
6Aaron JohnsonRed Wing, Minnesota9
7Adam FriedmanGahanna, Ohio9
8Nick PupilloAddison, IL8
9DJ BuckleyEden Prairie, Minnesota8
10Josh ReichardJanesville, WI8

Doug Tran is A Four Card Hero

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Doug Tran
Doug Tran

While PokerNews is here offering live updates for the $1,100 Main Event, we’d be remiss if we didn’t tell you about some of the side events that have taken place out over the past week for the Winter Poker Classic here at Running Aces Casino.

In Event #6: $250 PLO, 108 runners created a $21,600 prize pool that was paid out to the top 12 players.

Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were Thomas Nguyen (10th - $454), James Erickson (11th - $454), and Dale McDonough (12th - $454).

In the end, it was Doug Tran who collected every chip in play to capture the MSPT Winter Poker Classic Trophy, along with a $6,479.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerPrize 
1Doug Tran$6,479 
2Robert Urbatsch$4,018 
3Mike Wang$2,830 
4Katie Wier$2,052 
5Shawn Quinn$1,512 
6Xa Xiong$1,123 
7Jason Miller$907 
8Tyler Ask$734 
9George Veazey$583 

More Chip Counts

Level 11 : Blinds 1,000/2,000, 2,000 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Jodene Jensen us
Jodene Jensen
185,000
79,600
79,600
Profile photo of Jason Sell us
Jason Sell
178,000
8,000
8,000
Profile photo of Mark Sandness us
Mark Sandness
175,000
141,800
141,800
Profile photo of Jason Crews us
Jason Crews
145,000
86,300
86,300
Profile photo of Mike Hancock us
Mike Hancock
145,000
145,000
145,000
Profile photo of DJ Buckley us
DJ Buckley
140,000
71,300
71,300
Profile photo of Jun Kim us
Jun Kim
110,000
33,500
33,500
Profile photo of Sam DeSilva us
Sam DeSilva
80,000
13,500
13,500
Profile photo of Bryan Manke us
Bryan Manke
80,000
1,400
1,400
Profile photo of Chad Smith us
Chad Smith
75,000
50,000
50,000
Profile photo of Paula Halata us
Paula Halata
55,000
31,600
31,600
Profile photo of Chris Moon us
Chris Moon
35,500
5,700
5,700
Profile photo of Elizabeth Ethridge us
Elizabeth Ethridge
35,000
-8,200
-8,200
Profile photo of Max Havlish us
Max Havlish
30,000
-19,700
-19,700
Profile photo of Erick Wright us
Erick Wright
25,000
Profile photo of Rob Wazwaz us
Rob Wazwaz
25,000
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of Peixin Liu us
Peixin Liu
25,000
3,100
3,100
Profile photo of Kari Wolff us
Kari Wolff
Busted

Level: 11

Blinds: 1,000/2,000

Ante: 2,000

Doyle Comes Through for Yanick

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

Reigning MSPT Running Aces champ Chan Pelton raised all in for just under a starting stack from middle position and action folded to Ryan Yanick who looked him up from the big blind.

Chan Pelton: {j-Hearts}{10-Clubs}
Ryan Yanick: {10-Hearts}{2-Hearts}

Pelton had Yanick dominated, and nothing changed after the {4-Hearts}{a-Spades}{8-Clubs} flop hit the felt.

The turn, however, came the {2-Spades} pairing Yanick's deuce to put him in the lead.

Pelton needed a jack on the river, but the {8-Hearts} completed the board and he re-entered the tournament.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Ryan Yanick us
Ryan Yanick
215,000
Profile photo of Chan Pelton us
Chan Pelton
25,000

Tags: Chan PeltonRyan Yanick

Most MSPT Main Event Cashes in History

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Aaron Johnson
Aaron Johnson

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 years on they have one of the best player databases in the industry.

On their "Leaderboards" page, the MSPT tracks such things as Career Earnings, Main Event Cashes, Main Event Final Tables, Main Event Titles, Total Cashes, Most Cashes/Final Tables in a Season, Most Final Tables All-Time, and much more. Click here for a look at all the leaderboards.Click here for a look at all the leaderboards.

Here's a look at the top ten MSPT Main Event cashers:

PlacePlayerHometownMain Event Cashes
1Aaron JohnsonRed Wing, Minnesota46
2DJ BuckleyEden Prairie, Minnesota40
3Richard AlsupNew Hope, Minnesota38
4Kou VangMaplewood, Minnesota34
5Rob WazWazMinneapolis, Minnesota31
6Josh ReichardJanesville, WI29
7Patrick SteeleChelsea, Michigan29
8Blake BohnEden Prairie, Minnesota28
9Phil MaderGrand Island, Nebraska28
10Matt KirbyBemidji, MN27

Jordison Sets Up Lawrence for Double

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante

James Lawrence raised from the hijack and then called the 5,500 three-bet jam Angela Jordison made from the big blind.

Angela Jordison: {7-Clubs}{7-Diamonds}
James Lawrence: {a-Hearts}{6-Hearts}

Jordison was ahead wither her made hand and improved after the {7-Spades}{8-Clubs}{3-Hearts} flop gave her a set of sevens.

The {9-Clubs} turn did give her a sweat as it gave Lawrence an open-ended straight draw, but the {q-Clubs} completed the board on the river and secured her double-up.

Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of James Lawrence us
James Lawrence
57,500
32,500
32,500
Profile photo of Angela Jordison us
Angela Jordison
11,000
5,500
5,500
Jaka Coaching

Tags: Angela JordisonJames Lawrence

A Round of Chip Counts

Level 10 : Blinds 1,000/1,500, 1,500 ante
Player Chips Progress
Profile photo of Jason Sell us
Jason Sell
170,000
56,600
56,600
Profile photo of Bill Brudenell us
Bill Brudenell
144,500
-5,300
-5,300
Profile photo of Kitkat Klassen us
Kitkat Klassen
142,500
85,800
85,800
Profile photo of Blake Bohn us
Blake Bohn
139,500
30,600
30,600
Profile photo of Vic Peppe us
Vic Peppe
135,500
-4,500
-4,500
Profile photo of Dustin Melius us
Dustin Melius
122,500
-22,500
-22,500
Profile photo of Umut Ozturk us
Umut Ozturk
120,500
95,500
95,500
Profile photo of Paul Eidem us
Paul Eidem
112,500
9,000
9,000
Profile photo of Gregory Kukowski us
Gregory Kukowski
74,500
-40,000
-40,000
Profile photo of Matthew Mlsna us
Matthew Mlsna
74,500
49,500
49,500
Profile photo of Beile Li us
Beile Li
71,500
4,800
4,800
Profile photo of Vincent Wolrab us
Vincent Wolrab
69,500
12,800
12,800
Profile photo of Todd Melander us
Todd Melander
63,500
4,600
4,600
Profile photo of Kyna England us
Kyna England
55,500
15,500
15,500
Profile photo of Cory Cove us
Cory Cove
50,000
6,500
6,500
Profile photo of Blake Anderson us
Blake Anderson
48,500
23,500
23,500
Profile photo of John Reading us
John Reading
46,500
-54,700
-54,700
WSOP 1X Winner
Profile photo of David Gonia us
David Gonia
31,500
10,100
10,100
Profile photo of Kou Vang us
Kou Vang
28,500
8,500
8,500
Profile photo of Chan Pelton us
Chan Pelton
25,000
-33,900
-33,900
Profile photo of Kari Wolff us
Kari Wolff
21,500
-29,800
-29,800
Profile photo of Angela Jordison us
Angela Jordison
5,500
-41,000
-41,000
Jaka Coaching