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If you are a poker player in Michigan, it is highly likely that you are familiar with the renowned Mid-States Poker Tour events held at FireKeepers Casino in Battle Creek. This widespread recognition is well-deserved due to the exceptional quality and reputation of these tournaments.
In the most recent event held in May, the tour featured a prize pool exceeding $1 million, with an impressive sum of $2.2 million.
If you’re seeking an opportunity to compete for a substantial prize pool, then you’re in for a fortunate outcome. The tour will be making a comeback at FireKeepers from October 13 to 16. The event boasts a guaranteed prize pool of $1 million, but if we consider the results from May, it’s safe to assume that the $1 million guarantee will be surpassed by a significant margin!
What is the Mid-States Poker Tour?
The tournament spans four days and requires a buy-in of $1,110. The initial three days (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday) are designated as Day 1A, 1B, and 1C, respectively. Participants who successfully preserve their chip stacks during these days will reconvene on Sunday to compete until a victor emerges.
Until the start of level 13, players have the freedom to enter an unlimited number of times during each of the Day 1s.
To ensure your participation on either Friday or Saturday, it is advisable to register promptly due to the anticipated high turnout. During the previous May event, seating for the Saturday flight was completely booked the night before, forcing those who wished to register on Saturday morning to do so as alternates.
In addition to the tournament stealing the spotlight, cash game players will also find plenty of excitement. Throughout the tournament weekend, a variety of no-limit hold ’em games, including $1/$2, $2/$5, and possibly higher stakes, will be available for players to enjoy.
If you prefer Pot-Limit Omaha, you can anticipate a few active games in that variant too.
Please be aware that the tournament will have precedence, and it is probable that cash games will not be accessible until later in the evenings. This will occur once players start getting eliminated from the tournament and all alternates are seated.
MSPT brings poker community together
This tournament’s substantial prize pool attracts a multitude of poker players, both locals engaging in live or online poker in Michigan, and participants hailing from various parts of the country.
The event offers an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow poker enthusiasts, which happens to be one of the highlights for me during the MSPT weekend at FireKeepers. In addition to the thrilling gameplay, the venue boasts a wide range of delectable dining and beverage options, with Dacey’s Taphouse being my personal top choice.
Here is a compilation of the previous five champions of MSPT FireKeepers, and another individual will be joining this esteemed list by the conclusion of the present week.
| Date | Entries | Prize Pool | Winner | 1st Prize |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 2,330 | $2.2 million | Daniel Bekavac | $252,090 |
| October 2019 | 1,615 | $1.5 million | Bobby Noel | $262,145 |
| May 2019 | 1,592 | $1.5 million | Chris Moon | $258,407 |
| October 2018 | 1,271 | $1.2 million | Matthew Stammen | $218,565 |
| May 2018 | 1,287 | $1.2 million | Mark Brazis | $221,323 |
David Kaye, a renowned poker content creator hailing from Mason, contributes a consistent column to Playinmichigan. To stay updated on David’s poker ventures, you can connect with him on various social media platforms using the handle “DavidKayePoker.” Find him on YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, TikTok, and Instagram.
