Ameristar East Chicago

Garcia Ascends on Day 1C of The $1,110 MSPT East Chicago Main Event

After three starting days, a total of 841 players came out to play the inaugural MSPT $1,110 Main Event at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago. This massive turnout smashed the guarantee of the $300,000 to see 90 players take home a minimum of $2,117 while first place will take home a whopping $158,783.

The final day saw Andres Garcia take the final flight’s lead with 498,000. The Illinois native is looking to secure his second MSPT cash and with his massive stack he has put himself in prime position to do so. Garcia found himself in many big pots throughout the day, but a pot that sent him high up the counts saw him knock out MSPT champion Daniel Goepel when his pocket jacks held up against Goepel’s eights. He now comes into the final day with a top ten stack and will look to secure his first MSPT trophy.

Rounding out the top three chip counts of the day were James Hobbs (458,000) and Luke Williams (440,000). Three MSPT champions found their way through the day as Gerald Heath (215,000), Kou Vang (189,000), and Umut Ozturk (180,000) all have eyes set on adding to their illustrious resumes. They will join the likes of Dan McFate (405,000), Scott Sisler (400,000), Sarah Stefan (314,000), Todd Sladek (198,000), Marc Bernal (230,000), and Andy Rogowski (203,000) into the final day of the tournament.

Not all were able to find a bag at the end of the day. Players like MSPT hall of famers Aaron Johnson, Patrick Steele, as well as other champions like Gerald Cunniff, Craig Trost, Dan Goepel, and Chris Moon were unable to find another championship opportunity. Others like Edward Ochana, Jill Bryant, Tom Koral, Steve Wazwaz, David Kenniston, Mario Arribas, Angela Gambino, and Jean “Prince” Gaspard will have to wait until another time to claim their first MSPT victory.

Play ended with 14:00 left in Level 15 in Day 1a and since play continued until close in this final flight, this will be the time the players will return to on Sunday. A total of 101 will return tomorrow at 11 am and play until a winner is crowned.

Stay tuned to MSPT.com for all updates regarding The MSPT $1,110 Main Event at Ameristar Casino in East Chicago.

Seat Draw By Table

Seat Draw Alphabetically

Seat Draw By Chip Counts

End Of Day Chip Counts

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Andres Garcia (IL)	498,000	498,000
James Hobbs	458,000	458,000
Luke Williams	440,000	440,000
Nolan Brower	428,000	428,000
Ray Wesley	408,000	408,000
Brian Berlin	407,000	407,000
Dan McFate	405,000	405,000
Scott Sisler	400,000	371,000
Andy Carter	398,000	398,000
Arturo Bermea	395,000	395,000
Joseph Leung	352,000	352,000
Michael Martinelli	327,000	327,000
Antonio Modacure	320,000	320,000
Sarah Stefan	314,000	271,000
Terrance Jarmon	304,000	301,000
Todd Sladek	298,000	168,000
Jake Baumgartner	283,000	283,000
David To	281,000	281,000
Zach Heimon	267,000	267,000
Den Cao	260,000	260,000
Zdzislaw Kolach	260,000	260,000
Alan Krockey	250,000	250,000
Aaron Flores	239,000	239,000
Raymond Cantz	233,000	233,000
Marc Bernal	230,000	230,000
Charles Wiggins	230,000	230,000
Gerald Heath	215,000	261,000
Andy Rogowski	203,000	289,000
Ronald Dunn	194,000	194,000
Kou Vang	189,000	124,000
Umut Ozturk	180,000	152,000
Kenneth Smith	165,000	165,000
Rostyslav Huriak	156,000	156,000
Zbigniew Grad	142,000	142,000
Benjamin Craig	135,000	135,000
Varkey James	111,000	111,000
Ryan Jaworski	95,000	95,000
George Janssen	82,000	391,000
Marquez Davis	79,000	71,000
Richard Friddle	75,000	159,000
James Grimes	74,000	74,000
Patrick Baldwin	25,000	25,000

Wesley Takes From Reading

John Reading raised to 15,000 on the button and in the small blind, Ray Wesley called while the big blind came along as well.

The flop of saw Wesley lead out for 20,000 which only Reading called.

On the turn, Wesley bet 25,000 which Reading called once more while the river checked through.

Wesley turned over which was good for the pot as Reading mucked his hand to give Wesley the pot.

Ray Wesley - 245,000
John Reading - 105,000

$158,783 To First Place

A total of 841 players have made their way to play this smashing the $300,000 guarantee.

A total of 90 players will make the money with first place taking home a whopping $158,783.

Late In The Day Chip Counts and Casualties

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
George Janssen	391,000	345,000
Scott Sisler	371,000	378,000
Terrance Jarmon	301,000	412,000
Andy Rogowski	289,000	171,000
Sarah Stefan	271,000	301,000
Gerald Heath	261,000	181,000
John Reading	168,000	395,000
Todd Sladek	168,000	104,000
Richard Friddle	159,000	111,000
Umut Ozturk	152,000	241,000
Kou Vang	124,000	96,000
Marius Toderici	111,000	63,000
Marquez Davis	71,000	35,000
Matthew Porter	0	61,000
Miroslav Semanisin	0	169,000
Aaron Johnson	0	62,000
Michael Kamenjarin	0	39,000
Mario Arribas	0	104,000
Joe Batterman	0	139,000
Kenneth Blake	0	101,000
Frank Cowan	0	264,000

Sisler Knocks Out Reichard and Steele

Action was picked up with cards on their backs between Patrick Steele and Brett Reichard who were at risk against Scott Sisler, creating a pot of 132,000.

Patrick Steele:
Brett Reichard:
Scott Sisler:

The board ran out and Sisler flopped a full house to leave both players drawing slim on the flop and dead on the turn, while Sisler added to his massive stack.

Scott Sisler - 371,000
Patrick Steele - Eliminated
Brett Reichard - Eliminated

Blake Sends One Home

Kenneth “Kenny” Blake had called a players all in and cards were turned on their backs.

Opponent:
Kenneth Blake:

The board ran out and Blake’s top pair held up to take down the pot and add to his stack.

Kenneth Blake - 109,000