MSPT Colorado Main Event

Event Overview

Main Event 319 - Colorado Poker State Championship is a stop on the Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) series. The event is held at Bally's Black Hawk Casino in Black Hawk, Colorado, with a guaranteed prize pool of $500,000.

Event Structure

• Buy-in: Typically $1,110 (including $100 registration fee), subject to official announcement.
• [Starting chips]: Usually 30,000 chips.
• [Blind level]: 40-minute levels, with 15 levels on Day 1 and Day 2 playing down to a champion.
• Re-entries: Multiple Day 1 flights are offered; players may enter on any day.

Prize Distribution

The guaranteed prize pool is $500,000, with final distribution adjusted based on actual number of entries. The champion's prize is typically around $100,000–$150,000, depending on field size.

Event History

MSPT has been hosting events since 2009, and the Colorado stop is one of its stops. The tournament attracts players from across the United States and is known for its reasonable buy-in and generous guaranteed prize pool. As part of the MSPT tour, the Colorado Poker State Championship offers players the opportunity to earn MSPT season points and compete for the title.

Participation Information

Players must be 21 years or older to enter. The event features multiple Day 1 flights; players who do not advance may re-enter. After Day 1 concludes, advancing players proceed to Day 2 to continue play until a final champion is determined.