Matakis In and Firing
Ian Matakis was seen entering the tournament area shortly before the break and was just in a hand where the hijack opened to 1,100. Matakis was on the button and three-bet to 3,300. Action made its way back to the player on the button and he folded, earning Matakis the pot and bringing his stack back to the 25,000 with which he started.
The 22 year-old from Faribault, MN has already amassed a lifetime career earnings of over $450,000, including a second-place finish at MSPT Meskwaki in November, 2018 for $55,598 and a fourth-place finish at MSPT Canterbury Park in September, 2018 for $31,739. He also won the $2,500 High Roller event at the 2019 Canterbury Park Fall Poker Classic last October on his 22nd birthday for $32,242 and is looking to add to his resume with this weekend's tournament.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
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25,000
25,000
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25,000 |
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