Matt Alexander wins HPT Shooting Star

Matt Alexander entered the Heartland Poker Tour Shooting Star final table as chip leader, and he eventually walked away from Mahnomen the winner — a $48,521 in the HPT’s first of two stops in Minnesota this year.

Alexander now has over $50,000 in career HPT winnings, and over $90,000 in live tournament winnings.

Steve Madsen, who is the former host of the Fan Poker Show up in Fargo, ND, also reached the TV final table.

Alexander went into heads-up play against Bryan Reisner as an overwhelming chip underdog, but after multiple double-ups he eventually won the title with pocket aces.

Results (172 entrants, $1,100 Main Event):

1. Matt Alexander, $48,521
2. Bryan Reisner, $24,260
3. Todd Larson, $14,556
4. Wesley Gronhord, $11,322
5. Tom Stambaugh, $9,704
6. Steve Madsen, $8,087

For full results and photo gallery, check out the HPT recap page.