It was a day to remember at the 1st ever state finals for the CMPPA bar league at Grand Casino Milacs. 20 players playing for $2800 and the $1000 1st prize. For many of the players it was a first to be playing for this type of money. I had expected the play to be very tight at the beginning and was surprised that one table actually started off very aggressive with a couple of players taking big hits early. I knew that the would be dictated by a couple of weaker players and if they managed to get an early stack and that is what happened. They were able to chase and catch a few pots early to get big stacks which allows them to play more hands. More hands more chasing. It was not good for the better players. Many of my pre tournament favorites were knocked out early due to being all in with the best hand only to be beaten on the turn or river. There were more then a fair share of "How do you make that call" quotes! The winner Alicia LaFore got a big stack early and managed it well all day to take down the victory. I am very happy for her. Second was maybe the worst player in the field who had suck out after suck out all day aka Jamie Gold style. It reminds one that poker is as much about luck as it is about skill. It was a fun day and hopefully I will be playing in the next finals in the fall. Here the results. Congrats to all!
1. Alicia LaFore $1000
2. Cliff Jensen 600
3. Karla Stavos 400
4. Jeff Determan 200
5. John Herring Sr 150
6. James Morrighan 100
7. Jason Jurgens 75
8. Rick Antilla 75
9-12 50
Steve Kennedy
Amanda Broadbent
Carlos Neal
Jason Hanson
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