2022 MSPT Running Aces

$1,110 MSPT Main Event
Day: 2
Event Info

2022 MSPT Running Aces

Final Results
Winner
Winning Hand
106
Prize
$150,512
Event Info
Buy-in
$1,110
Prize Pool
$890,900
Entries
920
Level Info
Level
33
Blinds
200,000 / 300,000
Ante
300,000
Players Info - Day 2
Entries
109
Players Left
1

Brandon Kelzenberg Eliminated in 8th Place ($20,941)

Level 27 : 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Brandon Kelzenberg
Brandon Kelzenberg

Chan Pelton raised from late position and then called the 650,000 three-bet jam Brandon Kelzenberg made from the button.

Brandon Kelzenberg: {k-Diamonds}{q-Spades}
Chan Pelton: {5-Spades}{5-Diamonds}

Kelzenberg was behind holding two over cards and nothing changed after the {a-Spades}{8-Spades}{8-Diamonds} flop hit the felt.

The {10-Diamonds} turn made things interesting as it gave Kelzenberg more outs with a Broadway draw and brought more counterfeit options if an ace or ten were to come on the river.

Kelzenberg held at best 16 outs but the {7-Hearts} that fell on the river wasn't one of them and he departed in eighth place for $20,941.

Player Chips Progress
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Chan Pelton
10,000,000
1,600,000
1,600,000
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Brandon Kelzenberg
Busted

Tags: Brandon KelzenbergChan Pelton

Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables in History

Level 27 : 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Rich Alsup
Rich Alsup

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 years on they have one of the best player databases in the industry.

On their "Leaderboards" page, the MSPT tracks such things as Career Earnings, Main Event Cashes, Main Event Final Tables, Main Event Titles, Total Cashes, Most Cashes/Final Tables in a Season, Most Final Tables All-Time, and much more.

Several players in today's field are looking to climb on the leaderboard for "Most MSPT Main Event Final Tables."

Here's a look at the top ten MSPT Main Event final tables in tour history:

PlacePlayerHometownMain Event Final Tables
1Richard AlsupNew Hope, Minnesota13
2Rob WazwazMinneapolis, Minnesota11
3Kou VangMaplewood, Minnesota10
4Blake BohnEden Prairie, Minnesota9
5Jason BenderKeota, Iowa9
6Aaron JohnsonRed Wing, Minnesota9
7DJ BuckleyEden Prairie, Minnesota8
8Adam FriedmanGahanna, Ohio8
9Jeremy DreschFridley, Minnesota8
10Everett CarltonSt. Paul, Minnesota8

Pelton Soars to the Top

Level 27 : 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Chan Pelton
Chan Pelton

Brandon Kelzenberg opened under the gun for 200,000 and was called by Ben Hanson from the hijack before Chan Pelton three-bet to 700,000 from the button.

Action folded back to Kelzenberg who four-bet to 1.7 million and Hanson quickly released his hand while Pelton jammed for 3,910,000.

Kelzenberg snap-called and the two players tabled their hands.

Chan Pelton: {a-Clubs}{a-Diamonds}
Brandon Kelzenberg: {8-Clubs}{8-Diamonds}

Pelton picked-up aces at the perfect time and the {q-Clubs}{k-Hearts}{10-Clubs}{4-Diamonds}{2-Clubs} runout secured his double-up, making him the new chip leader.

Player Chips Progress
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Chan Pelton
8,400,000
5,780,000
5,780,000
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Ben Hanson
3,000,000
150,000
150,000
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Brandon Kelzenberg
1,000,000
-3,150,000
-3,150,000

Tags: Ben HansonBrandon KelzenbergChan Pelton

Michael Winter Wins $250 NLH Seniors Event

Level 27 : 40,000/80,000, 80,000 ante
Michael Winter
Michael Winter

While PokerNews is here offering live updates for the $1,100 Main Event, we’d be remiss if we didn’t tell you about some of the side events that have taken place out over the past week for the Showdown Series here at Running Aces Casino.

In Event #4: $250 NLH Seniors (50+), 168 runners created a $33,600 prize pool that was paid out to the top 18 players.

Among those to cash but fall short of the final table were George Stanford (10th - $638), Dennis Stevermer (12th - $638), Bob Van Syckle (14th - $538), Dan Hendrickson (16th - $440), and Wayne Sonnetag (18th - $470).

In the end, it was Michael Winter who collected every chip in play to capture the MSPT Trophy, along with a $5,107 payday.

Final Table Results

PlacePlayerPrize
1Michael Winter$5,107*
2Aaron Salonek$4,627*
3Loren Burbach$4,124*
4Jeff Christensen$3,463*
5Tim Hoverstad$3,463*
6Bob Watters$3,217*
7Rick Koester$2,847*
8Ned Weizenegger$1,008
9Larry Williams$806

Level: 27

Blinds: 40,000/80,000

Ante: 80,000

Joe Barnard Eliminated in 9th Place ($16,036)

Level 26 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Joe Barnard
Joe Barnard

John Pierce raised to 130,000 from middle position only to have Joe Barnard three-bet jam for 775,000 from the cutoff.

Action folded to Mark Sandness who four-bet over the top from the big blind getting isolation after Pierce mucked his hand.

Joe Barnard: {a-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}
Mark Sandness: {a-Spades}{k-Diamonds}

Barnard was dominated and the {10-Diamonds}{k-Spades}{4-Hearts} flop paired Sandness' king while giving Barnard a Broadway draw.

Unfortunately for Barnard, neither the {6-Diamonds} turn nor the {5-Clubs} river changed a thing as he made his exit in ninth place for $16,036.

Player Chips Progress
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Mark Sandness
4,700,000
965,000
965,000
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John Pierce
2,100,000
-150,000
-150,000
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Joe Barnard
Busted

Tags: Joe BarnardJohn PierceMark Sandness

Warner Doubles Through Kelzenberg

Level 26 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

There was heads-up action between Dan Warner from middle position and Brandon Kelzenberg from the button with a {q-Hearts}{5-Hearts}{10-Diamonds} board showing.

Warner was all in for 1,310,000 with 700,000 already in the middle and Kelzenberg called.

Dan Warner: {a-Spades}{q-Diamonds}
Brandon Kelzenberg: {a-Hearts}{k-Hearts}

Warner was ahead after flopping top pair but had a sweat as Kelzenberg held the nut flush draw and a Broadway draw.

The {a-Clubs} fell on the turn pairing each player and luckily for Warner, he faded the river as the {2-Spades} secured his double-up.

Player Chips Progress
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Brandon Kelzenberg
4,150,000
-1,750,000
-1,750,000
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Dan Warner
3,300,000
1,640,000
1,640,000

Tags: Brandon KelzenbergDan Warner

Most MSPT Main Event Cashes in a Single Season

Level 26 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Mike Shin
Mike Shin

Since its inception in 2009, the MSPT has done a great job keeping track of player stats. As a result, 13 years on they have one of the best player databases in the industry.

On their "Leaderboards" page, the MSPT tracks such things as Career Earnings, Main Event Cashes, Main Event Final Tables, Main Event Titles, Total Cashes, Most Cashes/Final Tables in a Season, Most Final Tables All-Time, and much more.

PlacePlayerSeasonCashes
1Mike Shin1012
2Aaron Johnson1010
3Aaron Johnson910
4Kou Vang58
5Mark Hodge68
6DJ Buckley97
7Kou Vang97
8Patrick Steele107
9Brian Hou107
10Terence Reid127

Final Table Draw and Counts (full)

Level 26 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante

Players are on their dinner break; action will resume at 7:40 p.m. local time.

MSPT Running Aces Main Event Final Table
MSPT Running Aces Main Event Final Table
SeatPlayerChip Count       
1John Pierce2,250,000       
2Josh Reichard1,530,000       
3Joe Barnard915,000       
4Ben Hanson2,850,000       
5Dan Warner1,660,000       
6Chan Pelton2,620,000       
7Mark Sandness3,735,000       
8Justin Barnum1,625,000       
9Brandon Kelzenberg5,900,000       
Player Chips Progress
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Brandon Kelzenberg
5,900,000
900,000
900,000
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Mark Sandness
3,735,000
235,000
235,000
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Ben Hanson
2,850,000
825,000
825,000
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Chan Pelton
2,620,000
520,000
520,000
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John Pierce
2,250,000
250,000
250,000
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Dan Warner
1,660,000
-240,000
-240,000
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Justin Barnum
1,625,000
-475,000
-475,000
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Josh Reichard
1,530,000
330,000
330,000
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Joe Barnard
915,000
575,000
575,000

Tags: Ben HansonBrandon KelzenbergChan PeltonDan WarnerJoe BarnardJohn PierceJosh ReichardJustin BarnumRunning AcesMark Sandness

Ron Olson Eliminated 10th Place ($12,473)

Level 26 : 30,000/60,000, 60,000 ante
Ron Olson
Ron Olson

After just receiving a double-up in the previous hand, Ronald Olson found himself all in preflop and was called by Brandon Kelzenberg once again.

Ronald Olson: {a-Hearts}{q-Diamonds}
Brandon Kelzenberg: {a-Spades}{k-Diamonds}

Olson held the exact same hand he just double-up with but this time, Kelzenberg had him dominate and the {8-Diamonds}{8-Spades}{3-Spades}{7-Diamonds}{a-Diamonds} runout ended his tournament in 10th place for $12,473.

Player Chips Progress
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Brandon Kelzenberg
5,000,000
900,000
900,000
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Ronald Olson
Busted

Tags: Brandon KelzenbergRonald Olson