BATTLE CREEK, MI – FireKeepers Casino Hotel has hosted one of the largest Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) events outside of Las Vegas. With a large new designated tournament area, FireKeepers has broken records drawing 2,471 entries and generating a $2,395,370 prize pool.
After two days of competition, MSPT Hall of Famer Kou Vang emerged victorious by defeating three-time WSOP winner Dash Dudley to claim his third MSPT title along with a career-best $314,145 first-place prize.
Final Table Results:
- Kou Vang – $314,145
- Dash Dudley – $257,145
- Robert Strunk – $162,885
- George Abi-Zeid – $126,955
- Melissa Bartelme – $97,252
- James Wilson – $76,652
- Austin Thieleman – $59,884
- Ray Ezzie – $46,710
- Edward “EDub” Dixon – $37,128
252 places were paid out.
“Our collaboration with MSPT and the hard work of our team has once again resulted in record-breaking attendance and prize pools,” said Kelley Bailey, FireKeepers Poker Manager. “The FireKeepers team aims to consistently surpass expectations, ensuring that players return for more exciting events. We are already looking forward to our upcoming major events with great anticipation.”