Mike Estes secures victory in the MSPT Season 16 Iowa Poker State Championship, while Long retains the Player of the Year title.
MSPT Season 16 Player of the Year Standings Shake Up After Iowa Poker State Championship
Jacob Long has taken the lead in the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Season 16 Player of the Year (POY) standings following a strong performance at the MSPT Iowa Poker State Championship.
The tournament, held at Riverside Casino, attracted 815 runners and boasted a prize pool of $789,494. Among the final table participants were MSPT Hall of Famer Rob Wazwaz and PokerNews Podcast host Chad Holloway.
Mike Estes, a relative newcomer to the MSPT, emerged victorious, earning $153,551 in prize money. Estes had never cashed a tournament before 2021, but his first MSPT appearance in the same year saw him make seven final tables before claiming victory.
Jake Long finished the tournament in second place, earning $94,499. This strong finish significantly boosted his POY points, placing him at the top of the leaderboard with 4,891 points.
Anthony Scarborough, who has 4,417 points, currently holds second place in the POY standings. Consistent finishes throughout the season have kept him in a high position.
The current MSPT Season 16 POY standings are as follows:
| Rank | Player | Points | |-------|--------------------|--------| | 1 | Jacob Long | 4,891 | | 2 | Anthony Scarborough | 4,417 | | 3 | Umut Ozturk | 3,767 | | 4 | DJ Buckley | 3,758 | | 5 | Josh Reichard | 3,750 | | 6 | Ryan Eamon | 3,700 |
Carl Carodenuto and Timothy Thorp are also in the top seven, with 3,000 and 2,942 points respectively. Umut Ozturk is in third place with 3,767 points.
The race for the MSPT Season 16 POY is heating up, with players vying for points at each event throughout the season. The standings are updated regularly, ensuring an exciting and competitive race to the finish.
In the midst of the MSPT Season 16 POY race, casino news highlights a shake-up as Jacob Long claims the lead, following his second-place finish at the Casino-and-gambling Iowa Poker State Championship. Meanwhile, sports enthusiasts might also be interested to know that MSPT Hall of Famer Rob Wazwaz and PokerNews Podcast host Chad Holloway were among the final table participants at the tournament.
