JACK Cleveland Casino

Almost full day of action occurred during Day 1b the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) JACK Cleveland $1,110 Main Event as the hard stop was reased with 30:40 remaining in the final level of the evening.

The second of three flights drew 198 total entries setting yet another venue record for most entries logged during a Day 1b flight and brought the two-day total thus far to 363.

Of those 198 entries, just 23 players remained when pens went to slips with Thomas Volpe (653,000) edging out Dionta James (646,000) for the top stack of the second flight.

The only other player to breach the half milly mark was John Lanese (501,000), while Billy Kopp (488,000), and Jake Turkall (488,000) rounded out the top five stacks.

Much like Day 1a, the final level of the night saw an onslaught of casualties, with players such as Jason Bradley and Phil Chung among those to be eliminated before play concluded for the night with chips flying all across the three remaining tables in the final level of play that led to a lot of players riding roller coasters with their stack sizes before becoming official for the evening.

Several other familiar players will also be joining the aforementioned five. Steve Gagliano (282,000), Nick Lanzi (202,000), MSPT champ Bobby Noel (193,000), Ian Richardson (128,000), and Frank Lagodich (128,000), are just a few more of the players to add their names to the Day 2 roster along with the 19 to have already advanced from Day 1a.

Among those not as lucky at the felt included David Hanna, Andrew Shields, and Thomas Carlin, along with MSPT champ's Ken Baime, Mike O’Neill, and Chris Meyers, with at least a few if not all of them likely to be seen back in action for the final flight.

The final starting flight for the Main Event is tomorrow starting at 12:15 p.m. EST.

Everyone who makes Day 2 will return on Sunday at 11:15 a.m. to play for the Season 15 MSPT $1,110 Main Event Title at JACK Cleveland Casino.

Congratulations to everyone who advanced to Day 2.

We will be back tomorrow for coverage of the Day 1c right here on MSPTPoker.com from Cleveland, Ohio!

MSPT Season 15 JACK Cleveland Remaining Schedule

Roger Wozney raised from middle position and Jason Bradley called from the small blind.

Once the flop hit the felt, Bradley check-jammed after Wonzey continued for 15,000 and Wonzey called off his 80,000 stack.

Roger Wozney:
Jason Bradley:

Bradley was ahead holding trip sevens but unfortunately for him, they weren’t lucky as the dealer turned the giving Wonzey a better full house, and the river secured him the double-up.

After the hand, Bradley was left with just 13,000 and was eliminated shortly after reaching the hard stop of 23 players with 30:40 remaining in level 15.

Roger Wozney - 231,000
Jason Bradley - 0

Yesterday’s starting flight saw Martun Minasyan take the top spot after 19 players advanced from a 165-entry Day 1a field and all players who make it through today will join that group on Sunday, May 12^th for Day 2 at 11:15 a.m.

Ian Richardson open-jammed 59,000 from early position and Frank Lagodich looked him up from the button.

Ian Richardson:
Frank Lagodich:

It was a race with a ten appearing in the window on the flop putting Richardson in the lead with top pair.

The board completed with running on the turn and river securing Richardson his double-up.

Frank Lagodich - 160,000
Ian Richardson - 140,000

The MSPT (Mid-States Poker Tour) is heading back to The Venetian Las Vegas for not one, but two events, both with massive, guaranteed prize pools up for grabs.

Starting May 20th, The Venetian Las Vegas will hold its Deepstack Championship Poker Series, and the $14 million guaranteed series will host two Mid-States Poker Tour events opening weekend.

The MSPT live reporting team will be on-site to provide frequent updates from start to finish during both events, starting with the $1,100 Main Event, which runs May 25th - 28th.

That $500,000 guaranteed event will be followed by the $1,600 MSPT Main Event at Venetian June 3rd - 5th, and this one promises at least $750,000 in prize money to be awarded.

Each MSPT Main Event features two Day 1 starting flights beginning at 11:10 a.m.

Players can register for both sessions if they don't bag a stack on Day 1a, with each tournament playing down to a winner on Day 2.

Tournament structures are as follows: 25,000 starting chips and 40-minute blind levels in the $1,100 tournament and 30,000 starting chips with 40-minute blind levels in the $1,600 tournament.

MSPT Venetian winners this season include Sean Berman ($42,305 + Bounties), and Terry Fleischer ($98,101).

Who will be next to add their names to the list of aforementioned Poker Bowl champions?

The MSPT live reporting crew will be on hand to provide live updates as the answer to that question is determined.

MSPT Hall of Famer Josh Reichard raised all in for 30,000 from middle position and Steve Gagliano looked him up from the hijack.

Josh Reichard:
Steve Gagliano:

Reichard didn’t like seeing Gagliano roll over a dominating hand until the flop fell giving him a gutshot straight draw.

The turn didn’t change much but the Hall of Famer but the dealer quickly followed with the on the river giving him the nuts for the double-up.

Steve Gagliano - 281,000
Josh Reichard - 60,000

The MSPT (Mid States Poker Tour) returned to JACK Cleveland Casino and hosted a $300 NLH Seniors Event that saw 255 entries build a $62,220 prize pool that paid out to the top 27 seniors.

Among those to cash but fall before the final table were Mark Buer (10th Place - $1,115), David Palmucci (13th Place - $970), Odel Wahdan (16th Place - $800), Keith Brandt (21st Place - $680), and Penelopy Benhidy (23rd Place - $570).

Coming out the top was Bryant Madison who took home the MSPT trophy and $13,159 top prize!

Final Table Results

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