JACK Cleveland Casino

Dionta James Near the Top After 23 Players Advance After Day 1B

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

End Day 1B Chip Counts

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Thomas Volpe	653,000	500,000
Dionta James	646,000	626,000
John Lanese	501,000	560,000
Jacob Turkall	488,000	360,000
Billy Kopp	487,000	370,000
Ken Wasik	420,000	380,000
Michael Pempin	307,000	200,000
Steve Gagliano	282,000	275,000
Roger Wozney	236,000	174,000
Nick Lanzi	205,000	210,000
Bobby Noel	193,000	130,000
Daniel Peters (OH)	193,000	377,000
Wayne Nowak	172,000	137,000
James Kennedy	170,000	127,000
Harlin Dalton	134,000	175,000
Michael Ondo	134,000	237,000
Ian Richardson	128,000	130,000
Frank Lagodich	127,000	212,000
Kyle Parks	113,000	59,000
Alex Jagodik	100,000	118,000
Katie Kopp	93,000	125,000
Keith Brandt	87,000	155,000
Mitchell Gasiorowski	70,000	125,000

Lady Luck Secures Wozney a Double, Hard Stop Reached

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

Day 1A Chip Counts

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.

Richardson Races Well Against Lagodich

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

Late Night Counts & Bust Outs

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Dionta James	626,000	190,000
John Lanese	560,000	410,000
Ken Wasik	380,000	265,000
Daniel Peters (OH)	377,000	157,000
Billy Kopp	370,000	165,000
Jacob Turkall	360,000	242,000
Steve Gagliano	275,000	281,000
Frank Lagodich	212,000	215,000
Nick Lanzi	210,000	255,000
Harlin Dalton	175,000	75,000
Roger Wozney	174,000	255,000
Wayne Nowak	137,000	238,000
Bobby Noel	130,000	89,000
James Kennedy	127,000	75,000
Mitchell Gasiorowski	125,000	302,000
Alex Jagodik	118,000	125,000
Katie Kopp	78,000	80,000
Ian Richardson	60,000	118,000
Josh Reichard	0	60,000
Grigor Hakobyan	0	78,000
Phil Chung	0	220,000
Steven Lascola	0	140,000
Chris Meyers (NY)	0	40,000

MSPT Bringing Two Major Events to Las Vegas' Venetian

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.

Reichard Straightens Out Gagliano for a Double

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

Bryant Madison Strolls Away Top Senior

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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Round of Counts & Bust Outs

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Mitchell Gasiorowski	302,000	335,000
Steve Gagliano	281,000	291,000
Ken Wasik	265,000	153,000
Roger Wozney	255,000	98,000
Nick Lanzi	255,000	242,000
Jacob Turkall	242,000	267,000
Wayne Nowak	238,000	167,000
Michael Ondo	237,000	220,000
John Lanese	237,000	235,000
Frank Lagodich	215,000	70,000
Steven Lascola	140,000	82,000
Alex Jagodik	125,000	105,000
Ian Richardson	118,000	72,500
Bobby Noel	89,000	49,700
Katie Kopp	80,000	70,500
Grigor Hakobyan	78,000	37,500
James Kennedy	75,000	72,400
Billy Kopp	60,000	30,000
Josh Reichard	60,000	30,000
Brian Springman	0	87,000
Michael Porter	0	34,500