FireKeepers Casino Hotel MSPT Spade Poker Championship Exceeds Guarantee by $1.36 Million

FireKeepers Casino Hotel in Battle Creek, Michigan, hosted the Major Series of Poker Tour Spade Poker Championship from October 13 to 18. The six-day series centered on a $1,110 buy-in Main Event that drew 2,442 entries and produced a $2,367,240 prize pool. The total surpassed the $1 million guarantee by more than $1.36 million, as reported by Indian Gaming.

The Main Event ran three starting flights from October 15 to 17, with day two on October 18. The final day opened with 266 players remaining, each already in the money. The field then consolidated to the final table.

Final Table Outcomes

MSPT Hall of Famer and two-time Player of the Year Umut Ozturk took his third MSPT title. He and runner-up Greg Wiggins agreed to an even chop during heads-up play, with each earning $280,290. The score represented Ozturk’s largest career payout. It also marked his 19th MSPT final table and 75th cash on the tour.

Gian Bencivenga placed third for $164,811. Dan Sepiol finished fourth for $123,028, and Derek Gregory took fifth for $96,798.

“The MSPT Spade Poker Championship continues to demonstrate the strong demand for major tournament poker at FireKeepers,” said Steven Senk, Vice President of Gaming Operations at FireKeepers Casino Hotel. “Our poker team, especially our dealers, brings the professionalism and skill needed to deliver a first-class experience for players. We’re proud of the team behind these events and the level of poker action FireKeepers continues to offer.”

Return Dates Confirmed

FireKeepers Casino Hotel will host the MSPT Michigan Poker State Championship from May 11 to 16, 2027, with a $1 million guaranteed Main Event. The Spade Poker Championship returns October 12 to 17, 2027.

Reporting: Indian Gaming

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