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The inaugural World Series of Poker MI online bracelet series has concluded, catering exclusively to online poker players located within the state of Michigan. Undoubtedly, the series can be deemed an immense triumph.
Between June 5 and July 17, a total of seven weekends hosted the eight-event series. The buy-ins for these events varied from $400 to $1,000. The collective prize pool generated from these tournaments amounted to $870,900, averaging more than $100K per tournament.
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Six players make multiple WSOP MI online bracelet series final tables
Incredibly, a total of six players achieved the impressive feat of making it to the final table twice during the summer. Among these extraordinary individuals were Brett Blackwood and Ryan Hiller, who both emerged victorious and earned themselves coveted bracelets.
- Brett Blackwood achieved 1st place in Event #1, earning $35,559, and secured 9th place in Event #5, with a prize of $1,788.
- Ryan Hiller won first place in Event #7, earning $21,947, and secured seventh place in Event #6, earning $3,826.
- Kyle Goodman finished in 3rd place, earning $9,325, in Event #7. Additionally, he secured 8th place and received $2,288 in Event #2.
- Brent Burrows achieved the 4th spot in Event #1, earning $10,588. Additionally, he secured the 5th place in Event #7, receiving $4,675.
- Jared Passanante achieved a 4th place finish in Event #2, earning $8,151, and secured 6th place in Event #3, resulting in a prize of $3,206.
- Earl McKee achieved a commendable 4th place in Event #4, earning a total of $9,058. Additionally, he showcased his skills by securing the 6th place in Event #6, earning a respectable $5,359.
Below is a comprehensive list of all the winners:
| Event |
Entries |
Prize Pool |
Winner (Prize) |
| Big $500 |
310 |
$139,500 |
Brett Blackwood ($35,559) |
| $400 Ultra Deepstack |
331 |
$119,160 |
Todd Estes ($27,896) |
| $500 Pot Limit Omaha 6 Max |
188 |
$84,600 |
John Macleod ($21,387) |
| $600 Online Deepstack Championship |
221 |
$119,340 |
Adam Kittle ($30,420) |
| $500 Deepstack |
227 |
$102,150 |
Freddie Kirkland ($26,0380) |
| $1,000 Online Bracelet Championship |
130 |
$117,000 |
Cade Lautenbacher ($28,829) |
| $777 Lucky 7s Second Chance |
123 |
$86,100 |
Ryan Hiller ($21,947) |
| $500 Summer Saver |
229 |
$103,050 |
Matthew Garza ($27,824) |
In addition, WSOP’s Norman Chad made a special visit to Michigan to personally deliver several bracelets, including those awarded to Blackwood and mechanical engineer Todd Estes.
Michigan outpaces Pennsylvania’s mirrored series
The WSOP MI Online Bracelet Series in 2022 followed the same schedule as the one organized in Pennsylvania exclusively for its ring-fenced market.
Throughout the entire series, players from The Mitten consistently outperformed their counterparts from Keystone State in terms of larger fields and prize pools, despite the launch of WSOP.com at the end of March.
Only two events failed to reach prize pools of at least $100,000 (Event #3: $500 PLO 6-Max and Event #7: $777 Lucky 7’s Second Chance). On the other hand, PA managed to exceed the six-figure mark only three times.
It is worth noting that both states attracted the highest number of participants in Event #2 and witnessed their largest prize pools in Event #1.
Both states’ series likely experienced smaller field sizes as the second half of each online series coincided with the WSOP Main Event in Las Vegas.
| Event |
MI Entries |
MI Prize Pool |
PA Entries |
PA Prize Pool |
| Big $500 |
310 |
$139,500 |
270 |
$121,500 |
| $400 Ultra Deepstack |
331 |
$119,160 |
272 |
$97,920 |
| $500 Pot Limit Omaha 6-Max |
188 |
$84,600 |
152 |
$68,400 |
| $600 Online Deepstack |
221 |
$119,340 |
196 |
$105,840 |
| $500 Deepstack |
227 |
$102,150 |
171 |
$76,950 |
| $1,000 Online Bracelet Championship |
130 |
$117,000 |
122 |
$109,800 |
| $777 Lucky 7s Second Chance |
123 |
$86,100 |
115 |
$80,500 |
| $500 Summer Saver |
229 |
$103,500 |
200 |
$90,000 |
Will the first MI-only bracelet series also be the last?
While we are summarizing the achievements of a thriving online series in Michigan, the state recently rejoiced in a potentially grander triumph: the introduction of interstate poker, which took place two months ago.
In May, the Michigan Gaming Control Board entered into an agreement to legalize interstate online poker, allowing residents of Michigan to participate in poker games with players from Nevada, New Jersey, and Delaware. All three of Michigan’s poker sites, PokerStars, BetMGM, and WSOP, are operational in at least one of these states. This development paves the way for the possibility of hosting even bigger tournament series in the future.
Michigan has successfully joined the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement (MSIGA) alongside three other states, allowing its residents to participate in cross-state gaming competitions in the future. However, the exact timeline for this exciting opportunity is still unknown.
If Michigan’s player pools join forces with those of New Jersey and Nevada prior to next summer, the 2022 WSOP MI series will stand alone as a unique event. Instead, Michigan would become part of the Main WSOP Online Series, featuring a greater number of events and the opportunity to win millions of dollars.
