FIREKEEPERS CASINO HOTEL CONCLUDES ANOTHER STELLAR MID-STATES POKER TOUR EVENT, PARTNERING WITH WORLD POKER TOUR
Already known for hosting the largest MSPT events outside of Las Vegas, FireKeepers Casino lived up to its reputation. The $1,110 buy-in Main Event boasted an impressive total prize pool of $2,732,930, significantly surpassing the $1,000,000 guarantee and marking the second-largest field for MSPT events held at FireKeepers. The tournament drew 2,819 entries from across the country, each bringing their best to claim the prestigious MSPT title.
After days of intense action and skillful play, the final three players reached an Independent Chip Model (ICM) chop deal, which determines prize distribution based on each player’s remaining chip count rather than continuing with standard payouts. This arrangement, commonly used in high-stakes tournaments, allows players to secure payouts proportionate to their chips while still competing for the title. Once the deal was in place, the players wasted no time, with chips flying across the table as they fought for the trophy. Ultimately, David Evans finished in third place, taking home $212,849, while Nic DiTrapani claimed the runner-up position and $295,492. Michigan native Nick Murray emerged victorious, capturing his first MSPT title and a career-best first-place prize of $295,494.
The full final table results are as follows:
| 1st Place: | Nickolas Murray | $295,494 |
| 2nd Place: | Nicola DiTrapani | $295,492 |
| 3rd Place: | David Evans | $212,849 |
| 4th Place: | Amir Kamari | $140,739 |
| 5th Place: | Dapreesch Scates | $108,261 |
| 6th Place: | Joshua Reichard | $86,609 |
| 7th Place: | Timothy Capretta | $67,663 |
| 8th Place: | Michele Iacovone | $51,153 |
| 9th Place: | Rajai Wazwaz | $40,598 |
| 10th Place: | Angela Jordison | $32,478 |
“We’re incredibly proud of our team’s dedication to delivering world-class poker experiences,” said Steven Senk, Vice President of Gaming Operations at FireKeepers Casino. “Bringing large-scale tournaments like the MSPT and World Poker Tour satellites to Michigan is a testament to our commitment to being one of the Midwest’s top poker destinations. Our exceptional dealers and staff work tirelessly to create a welcoming and exciting atmosphere that keeps players coming back. Thanks to their hard work, FireKeepers has truly earned its reputation as a premier destination for poker enthusiasts from across the country.”
In addition to regularly hosting large-scale poker tournaments, FireKeepers offers a diverse array of daily and special poker events year-round. Poker players can look forward to FireKeepers’ upcoming $60,000 Grand Finale Event in January 2025. Looking further ahead, mark your calendars for the next Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) event, scheduled for May 15-18, 2025, where even more thrilling poker action awaits!
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FireKeepers Casino Hotel, conveniently located just off Interstate 94 at Exit 104 in Battle Creek, MI, has been acclaimed as the Best Casino by audiences in Western Michigan and Northern Indiana. Furthermore, it has garnered over 30 awards in the Casino Player Magazine's Best of Gaming 2023 Native Midwest category, including the esteemed title of Best Overall Gaming Resort, and has also been awarded Best Overall Dining by Casino Player Magazine’s Best of Dining & Nightlife, affirming its status as a premier destination for gaming and dining alike. FireKeepers has been recognized on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, as a Best-in-State Employer by Forbes, and Employer of the Year by the Michigan Works! Association. Additionally, it was chosen as one of the Best Casinos to Work For by Casino Player Magazine. FireKeepers' signature restaurant, Nibi, is a multiple recipient of the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence and was awarded a AAA Four Diamond designation in 2023. The property features 2,700 slot machines, 63 table games, and a 26-table live poker room. FireKeepers’ resort-style hotel has been rated AAA Four Diamond for ten consecutive years and offers 446 rooms, a functional multi-purpose event center, six distinctive dining destinations, and multiple lounges. FireKeepers is the title sponsor of the FireKeepers Casino 400, a NASCAR Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway, and a host of the FireKeepers Casino Hotel Championship, an EPSON Tour-Road to the LPGA golf event. For more information, visit firekeeperscasino.com.
FireKeepers Casino Hotel is owned and operated by the Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi. For more information on the NHBP, visit nhbp-nsn.gov.
