﻿{"id":11886,"date":"2026-04-21T14:39:01","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:39:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/?p=11886"},"modified":"2026-04-21T14:43:52","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T06:43:52","slug":"mspt-minnesota-poker-carson-chen-wins-132141-title","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/mspt-minnesota-poker-carson-chen-wins-132141-title\/","title":{"rendered":"MSPT Minnesota Poker Carson Chen Wins $132,141 Title\uff5cRookie Chen Wins First Game, Says &quot;I Feel a Little Guilty&quot;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11886\" class=\"elementor elementor-11886\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c77cee7 e-flex e-con-boxed wpr-particle-no wpr-jarallax-no wpr-parallax-no wpr-sticky-section-no wpr-equal-height-no e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c77cee7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b2b5bb9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"b2b5bb9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/6448cea64c-300x199.webp\" alt=\"Carson Chen winning MSPT Minnesota Poker Championship at Running Aces Casino\" width=\"450\" height=\"299\" \/> <span style=\"color: #ffffff;\"><em>Rookie Carson Chen won the MSPT Minnesota Main Event, earning a prize of $132,141 ($).<\/em><\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"xmregf\" data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"525\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"525\">MSPT Minnesota Poker Main Event Sets Record for Number of Participants<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"526\" data-end=\"706\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The 2026 Major Series of Poker: The Tour (MSPT) continues with great enthusiasm, and this week&#039;s $1,110 Main Event at Running Aces Casino in Minnesota, USA, once again ignited poker fever. This event featured three starting classes and ultimately attracted... <strong data-start=\"649\" data-end=\"660\">882 participants<\/strong>Accumulated to a high level <strong data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"684\">$854,040 USD Total Prize Pool<\/strong>This far exceeds the originally set margin requirement of $500,000.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"708\" data-end=\"793\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">After several rounds of intense competition, 96 players successfully advanced to the final day (Day 2), where they will compete for the ultimate championship under high pressure. The overall competition was fast-paced and extremely competitive, showcasing the professional standards and competitive appeal that the MSPT series consistently delivers.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1s5jmj5\" data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"827\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"827\">Carson Chen rose to fame after a stunning upset victory.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"914\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Among many experienced players, this was their first time participating in the MSPT competition. <strong data-start=\"853\" data-end=\"868\">Carson Chen<\/strong> He became the biggest dark horse. He steadily and surely climbed the ranks, ultimately winning the championship. <strong data-start=\"897\" data-end=\"913\">$132,141 USD jackpot<\/strong>\u3002<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1056\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In addition to the substantial prize money, Chen also secured a $3,500 spot in the MSPT Annual Grand Finals (RRPO). This event, held at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, Florida, boasts a Main Event guarantee of $2,000,000 and is one of the most anticipated poker events of the year.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"8v5d9\" data-start=\"1063\" data-end=\"1086\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1066\" data-end=\"1086\">His acceptance speech after winning the championship has attracted attention: &quot;I feel a little guilty.&quot;<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1121\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In his post-victory interview, Carson Chen expressed a rather intriguing sentiment:<\/span><\/p><blockquote data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1190\"><p data-start=\"1124\" data-end=\"1190\">&quot;I do feel a little guilty because I came to compete with my friend Jonathan, and this is actually his home turf, but in the end I took home the championship. But at the same time I am also very happy.&quot;<\/p><\/blockquote><p data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1252\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">This sincere statement quickly sparked discussion within the poker community, bringing Chen&#039;s name to the attention of more players. His humble and genuine attitude also earned him considerable goodwill.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1254\" data-end=\"1299\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Chen also revealed that he will participate more actively in the MSPT series in the future, hoping to continue to accumulate results and once again strive for the championship.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"1dnswkv\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1322\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/pub-dc2de6f8f0454e48ae0895383ea4705c.r2.dev\/hunter.poker\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/644682f26b-300x180.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"450\" height=\"270\" \/><\/h3><h3 data-section-id=\"1dnswkv\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1322\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1322\">A summary of the final table results<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1323\" data-end=\"1367\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The final table of the MSPT Minnesota Main Event was highly competitive, with many strong players delivering high-level performances. The final rankings are as follows:<\/span><\/p><ul data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1652\"><li data-section-id=\"r5ddk5\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1398\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Champion: Carson Chen \u2014 $132,141<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"17nfhmb\" data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1427\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Runner-up: Gene Boyer \u2014 $107,435<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"uohqq5\" data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1456\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">Third Place: Chris Jones \u2014 $99,276<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"154yph8\" data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1486\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">4th Place: Tanner Pray \u2014 $55,359<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"pcy6em\" data-start=\"1487\" data-end=\"1518\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">5th Place: Aaron Johnson \u2014 $41,939<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"12pqatp\" data-start=\"1519\" data-end=\"1548\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No. 6: Paul Carney \u2014 $31,873<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"e4baa4\" data-start=\"1549\" data-end=\"1585\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No. 7: Nick Kromschroeder \u2014 $24,324<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"uaovo\" data-start=\"1586\" data-end=\"1617\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">No. 8: Wesley Cannon \u2014 $19,292<\/span><\/li><li data-section-id=\"9nwylo\" data-start=\"1618\" data-end=\"1652\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">9th Place: Michael Williams \u2014 $15,098<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1754\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">In addition, several well-known players successfully made it into the prize pool, including Player of the Year Jacob Long, &quot;Wild&quot; Bill Romer, and strong players Blake Bohn and Umut Ozturk, further enhancing the prestige of this event.<\/span><\/p><h3 data-section-id=\"l9t96n\" data-start=\"1761\" data-end=\"1786\"><span role=\"text\"><strong data-start=\"1764\" data-end=\"1786\">The rise of a new generation of players continues to intensify competition in MSPT.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3><p data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1866\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">The outcome of this tournament once again confirms the core appeal of competitive poker \u2013 the coexistence of opportunity and skill. Carson Chen&#039;s victory is not only a personal breakthrough, but also symbolizes the emerging talent of a new generation of players on major tours.<\/span><\/p><p data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1945\"><span style=\"color: #333333;\">As the MSPT season progresses and the annual finals draw ever closer, even more exciting matches and underdog stories are sure to emerge. For poker enthusiasts, this is undoubtedly a golden period worth following closely.<\/span><\/p><h3>Want to transform your strategy from &quot;knowing how to use it&quot; to &quot;making stable profits&quot;?<\/h3><p><span style=\"color: #333300;\">If you have already mastered the basics, the following practical strategies will truly impact your profitability:<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/hunter.poker\/en\/texas-holdem-flop-strategy\/\">How to play Texas Hold&#039;em after the flop? 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