Aaron Johnson Wins MSPT Ameristar EC for $92K

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Aaron Johnson Wins MSPT Ameristar EC for $92K

Aaron Johnson captured his second MSPT title after a dominant performance at Ameristar East Chicago. The victory earned him the $92,000 top prize and capped a dramatic Main Event run.

Aaron Johnson: His Run to Victory & Second MSPT Championship

Johnson entered the Main Event at Ameristar East Chicago alongside 514 other entrants in the $1,110 buy-in tournament. After a long Sunday of play, just 58 survivors returned. Johnson navigated 12 hours of intense action to emerge victorious. 

His win marked his second MSPT title. Johnson’s first championship came in November 2019 at the MSPT Meskwaki, where he collected around $86,951. 

In the final hand, Johnson sealed the deal against a tough final table. He outlasted notable opponents including Michael Suggs (second place), Xi Nguyen (third), and several seasoned veterans from Illinois and Wisconsin. Complete payouts ranged from $92,000 for Johnson to seats-in for the nine-handed final table. 

Johnson commented after his win, “Feels amazing.” He noted that his first title had come years ago, and added this second one offered “validation”. Johnson was vindicated that his skill and persistence shined through a rough stretch.

MSPT East Chicago Final Table Results

Place Player Prize
1 Aaron Johnson $92,000
2 Michael Suggs $77,483
3 Xi Nguyen $46,485
4 Matt Miller $35,157
5 Lee Rzentkowski $26,368
6 Angel Saurez $20,020
7 Kojo Enu $15,625
8 Jerry Miller $12,207
9 Yoon Kim $9,278

MSPT Ameristar East Chicago: Final Stop Before Season End

The Ameristar East Chicago stop featured a full slate of events. The Main Event drew 514 runners and generated a total prize pool of $497,080. 

Alongside the Main Event, players competed across several side events, including Pot-Limit Omaha, Monster Stacks, Senior NLH, and Last Chance tournaments.

At the same time, players in the main and side events kept one eye on the season’s player-of-the-year (POY) race. Side events also contributed POY points, shifting the leaderboard as the season neared its close. 

Looking ahead, the final stop of MSPT Season 16 will take place at Running Aces Casino in Minnesota this December. 

The Winter Poker Classic will feature 18 Gold Card events running December 2 to 14. The $1,110 Main Event takes place December 4 to 7, offering another opportunity for players chasing poker glory. 

For fans familiar with online poker, Johnson’s triumph highlights the enduring draw of live tournament poker. Many poker enthusiasts spend time testing their skills on US online poker sites with the hopes of entering live poker tournaments when they feel ready.

Johnson’s latest win reminds everyone that live tour events remain a proving ground for real grit and skill.