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Mid-states Poker Tour at Firekeepers Casino crowns Michigan native as champion20 May 2024(PRESS RELEASE) -- Once more, FireKeepers Casino Hotel demonstrates its dedication to presenting top-tier poker events that rival those of Las Vegas. The recent Mid-States Poker Tour, held from 16-19 May in the FireKeepers Event Center, was a remarkable success. As the largest poker tournament in the Midwest, it continues to attract extraordinary poker talent and affirms FireKeepers’ status as a premier destination for poker enthusiasts. The $1,110 buy-in, $1,000,000 guaranteed Main Event attracted 2,717 entrants, creating a total prize pool of $2,633,990, making it the second-largest field at the venue, just behind the previous record of 2,883 entries set last October. Action at the tables was intense from the start. At the final table, Nick Davidson was the first to exit after calling off his stack with tens against Curtis Vierstraete’s kings. Following him, Buck Bucceri found his nines couldn’t hold against Oswald’s queens. Daniel Schill faced Oswald again in a race situation and was eliminated when the turn favored Oswald. Vierstraete’s turn came next as his hand fell short against Steve Wangler’s eights. Rob Mitchell, a WSOP bracelet winner, exited in fifth after failing to connect against Wangler, leaving four players remaining. After two intense days of competition, Michigan native Kevin Oswald emerged as the MSPT Champion, earning his first MSPT title along with an impressive first-place prize of $234,422. The top four players made a chop agreement, each receiving $234,422. As the chip leader, Kevin Oswald not only took home the prize money but also claimed the trophy. Steven Senk, Vice President of Gaming Operations, emphasized the invaluable contribution of FireKeepers’ exceptional dealers and poker room leadership in elevating the MSPT experience, stating, “Our dealers are the backbone of our poker events, providing unparalleled service and expertise that enhance the overall experience for our guests. FireKeepers would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to them for their dedication and hard work, as well as to our outstanding poker room leadership for their guidance and support. We are committed to maintaining this standard of excellence and will continue to deliver exciting and captivating events, both at the MSPT and throughout our lineup of poker events at FireKeepers, ensuring that poker enthusiasts are always eager to return for more.” Final Table Result 1st place: Kevin Oswald $234,422 2nd place: Brad Sailor $234,422 3rd place: Steve Wangler $234,422 4th place: Anton Vucinaj $234,422 5th place: Rob Mitchell $106,677 6th place: Curtis Vierstraete $84,288 7th place: Daniel Schill $66,113 8th place: Buck Bucceri $51,626 9th place: Nick Davidson $41,090 |