Mike O’Neill has taken down the Mid-States Poker Tour Main Event at Tropicana Evansville. Alex Yen finishes runner-up for the second successive season.

Mike O’Neill booked the win in the 71st Mid-States Poker Tour (MSPT) Main Event. He defeated Alex Yen in heads-up action to take the $67,746 first prize at the Tropicana Casino in Evansville, Indiana.

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The event known as the Indiana State Poker Championships attracted 251 players, ensuring the $250,000 guarantee was met. 110 entrants participated in Day 1A and Craig Spalding emerged as the chip leader. Kenny Smith grabbed the same honor at the end of Day 1B. 49 players would make it through to the second, and final day of action.