On Friday, the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) rolled into Tropicana Evansville in Southern Indiana for its second-ever event there, now branded as the Indiana State Poker Championship. Day 1a of the tournament drew 110 entrants, and Craig Spalding finished as top dog with 283,000 after 14 levels of play.
Top 10 Day 1a Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Craig Spalding | 283,000 |
| 2 | Jim Will | 207,000 |
| 3 | Mike O'Neill | 200,000 |
| 4 | Jim Russler | 151,000 |
| 5 | Hyun Lee | 147,500 |
| 6 | Tom Zenthoefer | 141,500 |
| 7 | Alex Yen | 112,000 |
| 8 | Nick Pupillo | 111,000 |
| 9 | Charlie Leroi | 103,000 |
| 10 | Tony Ketterling | 95,500 |
Eighteen other players survived the grind, including Alex Yen (112,000), Nick Pupillo (111,000), and two-time ring winner Josh Turner (82,500).