Among the 20 survivors of Day 1A late in the running is Kenneth Baime, who is no stranger to success on the MSPT. In fact, the Glenview, Illinois native won right here at the Majestic Star Casino in 2014, collecting $77,681 and the big spade trophy for his effort.

He’s collected 8 total Main Event cashes, among which are 3 final table appearances including that win at 2014 MSPT Majestic Star, collecting a career $124,814 in his MSPT career. His MSPT winnings are a good portion of his $421,096 lifetime earnings in live poker, and his win in 2014 is his topmost single event cash.

As the blinds are about to rise for the final time this evening and the clock ticks over to 1:00am local time, Baime is nearing the top of the leader board with around 180,000 in tournament checks.