Slater Dean

Slater Dean is a professional poker player based in Littleton, Colorado, United States. Public details about his early career are limited, but his activity in the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) circuit suggests he has been a regular on the live tournament scene since at least 2020. His recorded career earnings stand at $13,220 as per MSPT player records.

Dean primarily competes in low-to-mid buy-in MSPT events. Notable appearances include:

• 2020 MSPT Golden Gates Regional ($360 buy-in, 1,087 entries): On Day 1a, Dean doubled up with against an opponent's , flopping a full house to survive.
• 2021 MSPT Black Hawk ($360 buy-in, $150K GTD, 998 entries): Dean ran deep in multiple flights. On Day 1d, he called an all-in with and eliminated a player with a jack-high flush draw that missed. Later on Day 2, he doubled up with when his eight-high straight held against . He was eventually eliminated in a hand where his lost to on a flop.

Dean is an aggressive player who frequently applies pressure through three-bets and all-in jams. He is willing to risk his tournament life with marginal holdings, as seen in hands where he called off with ace-high or made thin calls. His style thrives on accumulating chips through controlled aggression, though it occasionally leads to early exits.

• Dean Dusted (2021 MSPT Black Hawk): Dean opened with , continuation-bet flop, and bet turn before calling an all-in holding two pair. He was outkicked by opponent's and failed to improve.
• The Ladies Love Slater Dean (2021 MSPT Black Hawk): Dean called an all-in with , and his hand held against to eliminate a player and cripple another.
• Dean Doubles; Bubble Bursts (2021 MSPT Black Hawk): On the bubble, Dean jammed with and made an eight-high straight on the runout to survive, while another player was eliminated to burst the bubble.

While Dean has not won a major MSPT title, he has consistently shown the ability to navigate large fields and make deep runs. His career earnings of $13,220 reflect modest success, but his hand histories demonstrate a fearless approach that makes him a respected opponent in the MSPT community.