Rob WazWaz Wins MSPT Wisconsin Poker State Championship for $253,521

The Main Event of the MSPT, featuring a $1,110 buy-in and a million-dollar guarantee, drew in 1,568 entries. Thanks to massive participation, the total prizepool soared to $1,519,460, which was distributed among the top 173 players.

All 173 advancing players returned for the final day, already assured a payout. The road to the final table saw notable names exit the tournament, including Josh Reichard (45th place) and Rich Alsup (26th place).

With intense focus, WazWaz entered the nine-handed final table and secured multiple eliminations. Heading into the heads-up against Mark Cahill, he held a nearly 3:1 chip lead. In the decisive hand, WazWaz played all-in with A c 6 d against K c 6 c, and the board J s 9 h ​​​​​​​7 d ​​​​​​​8 s ​​​​​​​2 d sealed the win.

With this victory, WazWaz's total MSPT earnings surpassed $1,000,000, making him only the fifth player in the series' history to achieve this milestone.

He also advanced his own historical record with his 22nd final table appearance at MSPT Main Events. In addition to the prize money, he earned a seat into the MSPT Championship Rock 'N' Roll Poker Open worth $3,500. This triumph capped off a successful week for WazWaz, having placed 2nd in the $400 Mini Main Event just days earlier for $42,000.

Final Table Results of the MSPT Wisconsin Poker State Championship:

​​​​​​​Sources: MSPT, X

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