Chad Kopplin Goes From 1st Out to Winning
At the SD State Championship Chad Kopplin (far right) from Starters in Redfield had one heck of a swing. The tournament went for over an hour and a half before we even had our first all in and a call. Chad Kopplin was the first player in the tournament at risk. He was down to 2,100 in chips and was holding K-Q against pocket jacks. The window card was a jack putting Chad in a huge hole. The turn brought some help with a ace giving him four outs. Chad had his jacket on and was three steps away from the table when the 10 of spades popped giving him a straight. With the winning hand Chad was not the first player eliminated, but still was in a huge hole doubling up for less then half his starting stack.
Anthony Vitalo from the Cube Restaurant in Newark became the second ever FPN Delaware state champion. He was able to out last Joseph Schaffer from Matilda's for the victory. Both players qualified for the National Championship with Anthony winning airfare allowance and a free hotel stay at Harrah's. Way to go guys!
Andrew Milto (pictured) from the Horseshoe Pub recently became the new Maryland State Champion by outlasting Barbara Hickman (pictured) from McAvoy's and Jim Hibbert from Hightopps along with the rest of the field. All three have qualified for the National Championship, but for his win Andrew won the airfare package and hotel stay at Harrah's. We look forward to seeing everyone in Vegas!
Mike Baker was able to take down the Nevada state championship recently. Mike went heads up against Brian Washington for the victory. Both players from the Smoke Ranch Junction have qualified for the National Championship and have home state advantage.