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News and events from the South Dakota region.

The South Dakota State Championship

Friday Night, in Mitchell SD at the Back 40 Taphouse Bar, 3 tables competed in a free-roll for a chance to be a part of the South Dakota State Championship. Tyler Oberbroekling who hasn't played in the league in 3 years found himself looking for a place to spend the night because he would be joining the field of players trying to  find their golden ticket to Vegas.  

55 Players braved the blizzard to play in the South Dakota State Championship on October 12, 2019. The top 3 players received a travel voucher, and twelve players earned  the title of State Champion, receiving a trophy and a guaranteed seat at nationals to the King Slayer Championship Free-roll, with $50,000 in prizes, January 10-12, 2020 in Las Vegas. 5 alternates will also be invited to Las Vegas, where they will have several opportunities to qualify for the King Slayer Championship! Congratulations to Lee Kathol from Mojo’s in Yankton the 13th qualifier, earning his seat in the 2nd chance tournament. 

 

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Andrew Roberson Wins $5,000 in Cash King National Championship

Andrew Roberson wins $5,000 for 3rd Place in Free Poker Network's Cash King promotionSeveral South Dakota players somehow made it out of Sioux Falls during the blizzard to compete in Free Poker Network’s “Cash King” National Championship in Las Vegas. Four Sioux Falls regional players made the final table, Ben Tesch representing the Thirsty Duck in Sioux Falls, Mike Chilarski from Vermillon Eagles Club, Terry Wililams and Andrew Roberson both from Mojo’s in Yankton combined to win $8,250 in cash. Andrew Roberson took 3rd place and won $5,000. The top prize was $25,000, which went to Bob Tweten from Grand Forks, ND.

Andrew Roberson seemed to be on track to take the whole thing down. Earlier in the weekend, his name was randomly drawn to play poker pro and 3-time WSOP bracelet winner Dutch Boyd in a headsup match. Roberson won. He received a hundred dollar bill and a signed book from Dutch Boyd. At the final table, Roberson came close but luck favored eventual winner Bob Tweten from Grand Forks. Bob could not miss and gained a huge chip advantage down the stretch that Roberson could not overcome.

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SD Qualifies 8 at State Championship

SD-UPF-ChampsAt the Ultimate Poker Fantasy South Dakota State Championship players gathered to see who the lucky eight were going to be that will be heading to Las Vegas.  The top seven from the main tournament all qualified along with one player from the second chance tournament.  In the end the lucky eight were: (pictured left to right, standing) Michael Shackley, Ben Tesch, Matthew Scanlon, Lyle Wegner, and Monte Evans.  (Sitting) Gale Fennema, Deb Skyberg, and Todd Cunningham.  Congrats!

SD Cash King Winners

Congrats to the following players who won at the SD Cash King State Championship.  The top 3 won entry into the Main Event.

1.) Galen Nelson - SD Special Olympics Tourney
2.) John Allison - Grey Goose
3.) Duane Hand - Midland Foods
4.) Dennis Dodge - Gibby's
5.) George Cokins - Bake's
6.) Kerry Dilley - Grey Goose
7.) Melissa Svanda - Gibby's
8.) Dennis Bechtold - Grey Goose
9.) Sue Perleberg - Lucky's Drinkery
10.) Bob Granderson - Grey Goose
11.) Took Martins - Bake's
12.) Ben Tesch - Thirsty Duck
13.) Marlys DeVries - Safari
14.) Tom Wright - Safari
15.) Mike Stahl - Bakes
Last Chance Winners
Mark Maynard
Al Kingsly
Nathan Iverson

Shenanigan's to Host SD State Championship

On Sunday, April 13th poker players from all over the East side of South Dakota will gather for the FPN South Dakota State Championship. For the first time ever we will be at Shenanigan’s Pub in Sioux Falls with play starting at high noon. The top eight players will advance to the FPN National Championship at the Golden Nugget in Las Vegas on June 7th.

While in Las Vegas the new FPN National Champion will win the coveted $10,000 Main Event Seat for his or her chance at millions of dollars in the most prestigious poker tournament of the year. There will also be over $15,000 in additional buy-ins and prizes to be awarded at the FPN National Championship depending on how you finish.

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