Ameristar Casino St. Charles

Photo: James Grimes

James Grimes raised all-in from middle position and was called by the big blind.

James Grimes:
Big Blind:

Grimes was at risk, looking to pair his ace, and did once the sweaty flop hit the felt.

It was still a sweat for Grimes, as any jack or ten would send him packing, but the turn and river kept him in the lead, securing his double-up.

James Grimes - 60,000

After notching his first-ever Main Event cash in 2014, DJ Buckley has become one of the most consistent players on the tour, earning himself a record 92 Main Event cashes.

With 10 events remaining in the season, Buckley will look to keep notching the cashes under his belt to become the first player ever to earn 100 Main Event cashes and take his seat in the coveted MSPT Hall of Fame.

All-Time Main Event Cashes

Photo: Justin Coliny

Justin Coliny was all-in after a flop from middle position and was called by Paul Belken from the hijack.

Justin Coliny:
Paul Belken:

Coliny flopped top pair, but was still trailing Belken’s pair of ladies, and neither the turn nor the river improved his hand, ending his night.

Paul Belken - 280,000
Justin Coliny - 0

Players have returned from their fourth break of the evening, so registration is now closed for Day 1b of the MSPT Season 17 $1,110 Ameristar Poker Open Main Event.

This flight recorded 181 entries, and with the 67 entries from Day 1a, the tournament now has 248 total entries.

The plan is to play until the hard stop of 11% of the field (20 players) is reached.

Yesterday’s Day 1a saw eight players advance, and the tournament clock reads 33 players remaining, with 20 hopefuls looking to join them as we head into the final levels of play this evening.

Photo: Neal Settergren

After an initial 6,000 under-the-gun raise and a 16,000 three-bet from Jason Aken, Neal Settergren tossed out his 39,000 stack from the button.

Only Aken called, and the two players rolled over their hands.

Neal Settergren:
Jason Aken:

It was a classic race, with the flop keeping Aken out in front.

However, the dealer quickly turned , giving Settergren top pair to take the lead, and the paired the board on the river, securing his double-up.

Jason Aken - 220,000
Neal Settergren - 90,000

2026 MSPT 100 GRAND STACK SERIES at Sycuan Casino Resort

: Sycuan Casino Resort - San Diego, CA

: Sept. 29 - Oct. 4, 2026

: 100 GRAND STACK SERIES

: $1,110 Main Event / $100K GTD

$3,500 MSPT CHAMPIONSHIP SEAT ADDED TO MAIN EVENT 1ST PLACE

: https://msptpoker.com/.../reserve-today-for-the-mspt-100...

: 10 Gold Card Tournaments

Event Schedule: https://msptpoker.com/showpdf.ashx?eventID=811