Ameristar East Chicago

Tim Thorp Wins MSPT Ameristar East Chicago Main Event ($108,184)

The MSPT returned to Ameristar East Chicago for the second and final time this season to host an 11-trophy event series which was headlined by the $1,110 buy-in, $300K GTD Main Event269.

The headliner saw a total of 524 entries (94 from Day 1a; 179 from 1b; 251 from 1c) tallied, generating a $508,280 prize pool.

On Sunday, 56 players returned for Day 2 action, and after the dust settled, it was start of day chip leader Tim Thorp who rose to the top securing his first MSPT title, along with his best career score of $108,184!

“It’s really special to be able to play this game with joy, and that’s all I did today,” Throp said after his victory.

The remote tax account has been in town helping out his family but was able to take a step away from his duties for the weekend to become an MSPT champion.

“You know, it’s funny how you don’t think you need any validation”, Thorp stated after looking at his trophy, “But it is nice winning a big tournament because now you don’t have to prove it”.

MSPT Season 15 Ameristar East Chicago Final Table Results

Day 2 Action

The final day came back with all 56 players already in the money with action kicking right into gear with Aaron Flores able start-off with a double in the very first hand of the day while Buck Bucceri (52nd Place - $2,264), Wild Bill Romer (46th Place - $2,466), Yoon Kim (44th Place - $2,466), and Thai Dinh (43rd Place - $2,466) were part of the first batch of eliminations.

With players continuing to make their way to the payout line, Mike Estes along with MSPT champs Chris Moon, Curtis Vierstraete, and Umut Ozturk all came into Day 2 with above-average chips stacks in hopes of closing the gap between them and MSPT Hall of Famer Josh Reichard in this season’s POY race.

Of that group, Vierstraete would be the first to exit (20th Place - $4,579) adding 300 points to his name while Estes would follow shortly behind him (18th Place - $5,032) adding 400 points.

A quick flurry of eliminations would then occur sending Ryan Scully (16th Place - $5,032), Anh Nguyen (14th Place - $6,038), Brad Sailor (12th Place - $7,548), and Dustin Ethridge (11th Place - $7,548) all to the rail setting the stage for the final table.

Final Table Action

Once players took their seats, a full orbit was needed before the start-of-day short stack Flores moved all in with a suited ace-jack and was called by soon to be champ Thorp holding a pair of queens.

Flores was able to pick up a flush draw on the turn, but he wasn’t able to crack Thorp’s pair of ladies as he became the first final table elimination.

With two players left in the POY race, one had to go, and unfortunately for Ozturk, his name was called at the hands of fellow newly inducted Hall of Famer Moon.

Ozturk got it in with a made hand of fives only to have Moon roll over a pair of aces and was unfortunately sent to the rail in eighth place.

While the exit was earlier than hoped, Ozturk was still able to reclaim the top spot in the tight POY race while tying his record-setting 17th cash this season.

A full level was needed before Andy Hammell was flushed out in seventh place by Andrew Keeney while Ben Krauss followed him to the payout desk in sixth place for $20,603.

After Krauss’ departure, Moon sat at the bottom of the chip counts, but he was able to win a big race against Nic DiTrapani to get back to the chip average while DiTrapani was left with just one big blind.

DiTrapani only had a few hands to see for free before his remaining stack went into the middle with him taking a fifth place departure for $27,172 which marked his 19th cash on the tour and brought his MSPT career total to $469,251.

With four players remaining, the once final table chip leader Keeney found himself at the bottom of the chip counts and got them in the middle with an ace-ten off suit only to be called by Thorp holding a dominating Big Slick.

Keeney was unable to pull ahead on the runout and had his tournament come to an end in fourth place for $36,229.

Three-handed action started with Thorp holding a 2:1 chip advantage over his final two opponents but ended up taking a hit which saw the chip stacks go even between the three players.

Chips then continued to shuffle between the three players for a few levels until Throp started gaining some traction once again which saw him set up Snyder in third place for $47,903 while out-flopping Moon to send him home runner-up for $66,471.

This wraps up our coverage of another eventful tournament, so make sure you join us when we make our way back to Venetian Las Vegas December 1st - 4th for the $1,100 Main Event 270 with full coverage being provided by the MSPT reporting team!

Chris Moon Eliminated in 2nd Place ($66,471)

MSPT Hall of Famer Chris Moon raised and then called off his shorter stack after Timothy Throp three-bet jammed for more.

Chris Moon:
Timothy Thorp:

Moon rolled over the dominating hand but the flop gave Thorp top pair to take the lead.

The turn left Moon needing a lucky lady on the river to stay alive, but the completed the board ending his run in second place for $66,471.

Timothy Thorp - 15,720,000
Chris Moon - Eliminated

Yuki Nakatsuka Collects Final Bounty

For the second time season, the MSPT made its way to East Chicago, IN and players have been duking it out over the past week inside the Ameristar Casino for its 11-trophy event series!

In Event #10: $250 Black Chip Bounty NLH, 60 hunters took to the tables as bounty collectors, and in the end, it was Yuki Nakatsuka who claimed the last bounty to take down the lion's share of the prize pool along with the Sapdey trophy!

Results

Asa Snyder Eliminated in 3rd Place ($47,903)

Asa Snyder opened for 600,000 from the button only to have Timothy Thorp three-bet to 1,550,000 from the small blind.

After Chris Moon folded his big blind, Snyder moved out his 3,500,000 stack and was called.

Asa Snyder:
Timothy Thorp:

Snyder was at risk holding two overs but fell way behind after the flop hit the felt.

The turn was no good for Snyder as it left him drawing dead to the river.

Thimothy Thorp - 11,120,000
Chris Moon - 4,600,000
Asa Snyder - Eliminated

Chip Shuffle

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Chris Moon	6,200,000	8,100,000
Timothy Thorp	5,850,000	4,700,000
Asa Snyder	3,875,000	3,000,000

Gediminas Poska Strolls Top Senior

For the second time season, the MSPT made its way to East Chicago, IN and players have been duking it out over the past week inside the Ameristar Casino for its 11-trophy event series!

In Event #9: $300 Seniors NLH, 111 walkers strolled to the tables and created a $27,195 prize pool that was reserved for the top 12 seniors.

Among those to cash but fall before the final table were Mark Plur (10th Place - $559), Stephen Miller (11th Place - $559), Ivan Trajceuski (12th Place - $559).

Strolling away the top senior was Gediminas Poska who took down the lion's share of the prize pool along with the Sapdey trophy!

Results

*denotes ICM deal

Updated Stacks

Player Name	Chip Count	Previous	Progress
Chris Moon	7,150,000	5,000,000
Timothy Thorp	4,130,000	3,300,000
Asa Snyder	3,760,000	7,500,000

Steven Satisk Ships Final Ultimate Stack!

For the second time season, the MSPT made its way to East Chicago, IN and players have been duking it out over the past week inside the Ameristar Casino for its 11-trophy event series!

In Event #8: $200 Ultimate Stack NLH, 98 ultimate players took to the felt and created a $15,680 prize pool, reserved for the top 12 players.

Among those to cash but fall before the final table were Dustin Hoffman (10th Place - $329), Bob Heffner (11th Place - $329), Parmod Soni (12th Place - $329).

In the end, it was Steven Satisky who took down the lion's share of the prize pool along with the Sapdey trophy!

Final Table Results

Big Slick Does the Trick for Snyder

Asa Snyder raised the button and then called off his 2,635,000 from the button and after Timothy Thorp jammed for more from the small blind.

Asa Snyder:
Timothy Thorp:

Snyder rolled over the better ace, and nothing changed after the flop hit the felt.

The turn did pair the board bringing possible chop outs, but the completed the board and secured Snyder his double-up.

Timothy Thorp - 5,335,000
Asa Snyder - 5,300,000

The MSPT Returns to Hollywood Casino St. Louis December 3rd - 8th!

For the third and final time in Season 15, the MSPT will return to the Hollywood Casino in St. Louis, MO from December 3rd -8th!

Headlining the return will be the $1,110 buy-in MSPT271 Main Event, which requires players be 21+ to play.

This upcoming Main Event boasts a $300K GTD and will offer three starting flights with Day 1a beginning at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 5th.

Day 1b will take place at the same time on Friday, December 6th with Day 1c following suit on Saturday, December 7th.

The surviving players from all starting flights will then return at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, December 8th to play down to a winner.

Earlier this season, Andre Pichee was able to claim his first MSPT title after outlasting 713 runners en route to a $141,780 payday while fellow St. Louis native Chris Audrain became the defending champ just a few short months ago after he navigated his way through a competitive 631-player field earning a $125,604 top prize.

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

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