'Tis the Season for Giving

'Tis the season for giving.  And it definitely feels good to give to those in need.  Now combine that with my favorite past time, poker, and you are really talking.  I had a blast playing in the All-In for Africa charity poker tournament.  And now Ante Up Magazine and Blue Shark Optics are sponsoring a nation-wide Restock the Shelves event.

Running Aces Harness Park is joining the effort here in Minnesota to benefit the Family Pathways food shelves which serve several communities surrounding the twin cities.  The event will be on Monday, January 19 and will coincide with Aces free roll tournament.  $5 will get you $3K extra chips with the proceeds going to Family Pathways.

I'm excited to be part of giving back to the community.  I hope to see as many of you as possible having a blast in January as well.

Also don't forget All-in for Africa II is happening Saturday, March 21, 2015.  That will be an excellent event as well.

December 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

December's article covers Matt Kirby's domination of the Fall Poker Classic.  It also covers Mike Schneider's induction into the Minnesota Poker Hall of Fame.  It also covers the Chad Ogle's win of the Ultimate Overlay tournament.  And finally it cover's Shawn Nelson's win of the Hallow-Scream tournament.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/kirby-dominates-fall-poker-classic-at-canterbury.htm

Here are the winners of the FPC that didn't fit in the article.

FPC Results

Event 1 - $340 NLHE

Entries 417 - Pool $121,347

Matthew Kirby, $28,516

Event 2 - $175 NLHE

Entries 268 - Pool $38,994

Chris Moen, $9,709

Event 3 - $230 NLHE

Entries 265 - Pool $51,410

Matt Alexander, $12,801

Event 4 - $230 NLHE

Entries 209 - Pool $36,897

Steven Hammerschmidt, $10,544

Event 5 - $230 NLHE

Entries 154 - Pool $29,876

Alex Klatte, $7,767

Event 6 - $230 PLO

Entries 127 - Pool $24,638

John Balsimo, $6,898

Event 7 - $340 H.O.R.S.E.

Entries 98 - Pool $28,518

Steve Reichelt, $8,555

Event 8 - $340 NLHE

Entries 244 - Pool $71,004

J. Ryan Heer, $17,680

Event 9 - $550 NLHE

Entries 184 - Pool $159,240

David Abramowicz, $23,201

Event 10 - $175 NLHE

Entries 220 - Pool $32,010

Larry Williams, $8,324

Event 11 - $230 NLHE

Entries 192 - Pool $37,302

Josh Keskey, $9,685

Event 12 - $230 Omaha 8

Entries 121 - Pool $23,474

Duane Nelson, $6,574

Event 13 - $550 NLHE 6 Max

Entries 156 - Pool $75,660

Mario Hudson, $20,427

Event 14 - $230 7-Stud

Entries 36 - Pool $6,984

Amir Tavanae, $2,584

Event 15 - $550 NLHE

Entries 123 - Pool $59,655

Shawn Motameni, $16,702

Event 16 - $340 NLHE

Entries 214 - Pool $62,274

Nicholas Marsh, $16,195

Main Event - $1,100 NLHE

Entries 363 - Pool $352,110

Matthew Kirby, $84,502

Bonus 1 - $120 NLHE Kick-off

Entries 194 - Pool $18,818

Jeffrey Birt, $4,894

Bonus 2 - $175 NLHE

Entries 166 - Pool $24,153

Russell Rancourt, $6,280

Bonus 3 - $120 NLHE Seniors

Entries 249 - Pool $24,153

Gerald Starr, $6,017

Bonus 4 - $120 NLHE Ladies

Entries 94 - Pool $9,118

Yi Klassen, $2,551

Bonus 5 - $120 NLHE

Entries 223 - Pool $21,577

Michael Iverson, $5,625

Bonus 6 - $120 NLHE

Entries 167 - Pool $16,199

Casey Kressin, $4,212

Bonus 7 - $240 NLHE Tag Team

Entries 97 - Pool $27,373

Brandon Meyers & David John, $8,903

Bonus 8 - $175 NLHE

Entries 193 - Pool $28,082

Wan Ko, $7,301

Bonus 9 - $120 NLHE

Entries 278 - Pool $26,966

Peter Spoden, $6,712

Bonus 10 - $120 Omaha 8

Entries 126 - Pool $12,222

Thomas Hecht, $3,422

Bonus 11 - $145 NLHE Bounty

Entries 178 - Pool $17,132

Jonathan Seeman, $4,454

Bonus 12 - $120 NLHE

Entries 130 - Pool $12,610

Derek Knisley, $3,280

November 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

November's article covers the MSPT event at Running Aces.  Congrats to Kentraylus Pates of Brooklyn Park for taking it down.  It also covers Running Aces new live stream featuring an RFID table and don't forget the Big Turkey Tourney and Black Friday freeroll coming up in November.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/pates-wins-at-running-aces-big-turkey-up-next.htm

October 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

October's article covers the Midwest Poker Classic at Running Aces.  Congratulations to Mike Schneider for winning the main event.  It also covers Robert O'Connell winning the Twin Cities Poker Open at Canterbury Park.

Don't forget the Fall Poker Classic is in early October at Canterbury Park.


http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/schneider-wins-mpc-canterbury-fall-classic-is-oct-4-20.htm

September 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

September's article features an interview with director of the Poker Player's Alliance for Minnesota, Mike Qualley.  It also covers Christopher Korent's win of the Anniversary Tournament at Running Aces.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/qualley-pushes-for-online-poker-in-minnesota.htm

August 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

August's article covers Minnesotan WSOP performance. Chris "Fox" Wallace's win of the $10K HORSE championship takes the top spot.  This is followed up by Mike Kachan's bracelet and covers the seven other final tablers.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/wallace-wins-10k-wsop-horse-bracelet.htm

July 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

This month's article covers Will Sweetman's win of the Mayhem in May tournament at Running Aces.  It also covers Matt Kirby's great showing at the Chicago Poker Classic.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/sweetman-wins-mayhem-in-may-poker-event.htm

June 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

This month's article covers the record setting MSPT Canterbury Park event won by Michael Wilmes of Roseville, MN.  It also covers the Pocket Fives Poker Tour event, organized by Chris "Fox" Wallace and hosted Running aces.  There's a lot more I could have said about the event, but I only get 250 words... (I didn't even mention I won one of the small $175 turbos.)

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/wilmes-wins-mspt-at-canterbury-park.htm

May 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

This month has lots in store.  I cover Scott Carolan winning the Minnesota State Championship at Canterbury Park.  Also included in the article is a bit about Marc "Poker Joker" Powers and his poker gear being sold at the WSOP.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/carolan-wins-state-championship-at-canterbury-park.htm

Additionally Running Aces dealer Jason Woodward got the Dealer Spotlight in Ante Up Magazine.  Hopefully the well deserved accolades won't go to his head.  (The article wasn't written by me, I just thought I'd link to it here because you might be interested.)

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/woodward-s-smile-beams-at-running-aces.htm

April 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

April has two articles.  I cover Mark Sandness winning the MSPT event at Running Aces.  I didn't cover the controversy of the final table for two reasons.  First I only have 250 words and didn't think I could adequately or fairly cover the issue.  Also I think the PokerNews interview by Chad Holloway does a good job of it.

I also cover the Ante Up Poker Tour Spring Poker Classic at Running Aces Harness Park.  It was a great event and Tony "Lazer" Lazar has a great story.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/sandness-takes-down-mspt-at-running-aces.htm

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/lazar-wins-aupt-spring-classic-at-running-aces.htm

March 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

March's article covers Mark Sandess' win of the Great Minnesota Freeze Out held at Cantebury Park.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/minnesota/news/sandness-wins-canterbury-freeze-out.htm

February 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

February's Article covers Naser Alkhatib's win in the year ending MSPT event at Canterbury Park and the exciting end to MSPT player of the year race.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/alkhatib-wins-event-at-canterbury-park.htm

January 2014 Ante Up Magazine Article

January's article covers Running Aces cruise package give away, the Rake Back Rebate, and timed tournaments.

http://www.anteupmagazine.com/news/running-aces-in-minnesota-to-give-away-ante-up-poker-cruises.htm