The 2025 Main Sequence of Poker Tour Minnesota Poker State Championship at Operating Aces On line casino & Racetrack attracted 1,004 complete entries at $1,110 a pop, leading to a prize pool of $972,380. After three beginning flights and one lengthy playdown day, home-state hero Bee Yang emerged victorious with the title and the highest prize of $140,288.
This was the primary profession event victory for the Minnesota resident. Previous to this triumph, Yang’s largest rating was a runner-up exhibiting in a $360 buy-in occasion at this similar venue final spring for $34,221.
“I believe it’s one thing particular,” Yang informed MSPT reporters. “I all the time believed I’d be an MSPT champion.”
The highest 112 finishes made the cash on this occasion, with notables like back-to-back MSPT Participant of the 12 months Umut Ozturk (79th), five-time MSPT champion Blake Bohn (71st), Rob WazWaz (fifty fifth), and Aaron Massey (fiftieth) all making the ultimate day.
Two-time MSPT winner Ben Marsh (seventh – $27,964) additionally ran deep on this occasion, making it all the way down to the ultimate desk earlier than being despatched to the rail. Rory Linton, who completed second on this occasion a few years in the past, bowed out in sixth place ($35,678).
After John Rachie (fifth – $46,285) and Michael Crawford (4th – $60,750) have been despatched packing, the ultimate three gamers hashed out a deal to convey the occasion to an finish. Yang held the chip lead on the time, and was awarded the title and the most important payout. Jay Chaudhary took residence $120,000 because the official runner-up, whereas Carl Carodenuto locked up $110,000 because the third-place finisher.
Ultimate Desk Outcomes
Place
Participant
Earnings
POY Factors
1
Bee Yang
$140,288
960
2
Jay Chaudhary
$120,000
800
3
Carl Carodenuto
$110,000
640
4
Michael Crawford
$60,750
480
5
John Rachie
$46,285
400
6
Rory Linton
$35,678
320
7
Benjamin Marsh
$27,964
240
8
Garrett Dwire
$21,214
160
9
Paul Carney
$17,357
80
Picture credit score: MSPT.
