Keith Heine Cements MSPT Legacy, Greg Raymer’s Deep Run in St. Louis
Heine Joins Exclusive MSPT Hall of Fame Ranks
In the recent MSPT Missouri Poker State Championship at Hollywood Casino St. Louis, Keith Heine from Hillsboro, Missouri, achieved a remarkable milestone. Despite a 38th-place finish in the $1,110 buy-in event, Heine secured his 25th MSPT Main Event cash, coupled with his 2016 MSPT title win. This accomplishment earned him a coveted spot in the MSPT Hall of Fame, becoming just the 17th player to attain this prestigious status.
Raymer’s Deep Run Ends at Final Table
The tournament attracted 630 entries across three starting flights, generating an impressive $605,720 prize pool. Among the notable players to make a deep run was 2004 WSOP Main Event champion Greg Raymer. Raymer’s journey came to an end at the final table of seven players when his pocket sevens clashed against eventual champion Brian Landon’s pocket aces, securing a respectable 7th-place finish worth $18,452.
Landon Captures First MSPT Title
After a grueling 10-hour final day, Iowa native Brian Landon emerged victorious, claiming his first MSPT title and the $102,785 top prize. Landon expressed his elation, stating, “It’s amazing. I never thought I could do this, but I guess I was wrong.”
Final Table Results
1. Brian Landon (Davenport, IA) – $102,765
2. Peter Brooks (St. Louis, MO) – $84,585
3. Clint Wolcyn (Savage, MN) – $71,477
4. Phil Mader (Grand Island, NE) – $42,285
5. Brian Roberts (St. Louis, MO) – $31,896
6. Ramakrishnamraju Gadhiraju (O’Fallan, MO) – $23,952
7. Greg Raymer (Raleigh, NC) – $18,452
8. Kevin Berthelsen (Omaha, NE) – $14,785
9. Hunter Cichy (Fort Lauderdale, FL) – $11,119
Upcoming MSPT Events
The MSPT continues its tour with upcoming stops at Grand Falls Casino in Larchwood, Iowa ($200K GTD Main Event, March 19-23), Riverside Casino in Riverside, Iowa ($300K GTD Main Event, March 25-30), and Running Aces Casino near the Twin Cities for the Minnesota Poker State Championship ($600K GTD Main Event, April 3-13). Other notable events include MSPT Sycuan Casino Resort in San Diego, MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship at FireKeepers Casino, and MSPT Ameristar East Chicago.
For more information and updates, visit the official MSPT website at msptpoker.com.
