MSPT Northern Lights: Mitchell Bank leads after day 1

After eight levels of play here at MSPT Northern Lights, 38 players remain from a starting field of 87, and Mitchell Bank is the current chip leader.

First prize is just a shade under $24,000. Play resumes at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday, and blinds will be 800/1600 with a 200 ante.

Chip leaders:
1. Mitchell Bank – 94,200
2. Brian Johnson – 87,700
3. Mary Witte – 83,700
4. Jess Geesey – 79,700
5. Jeremy Ensrud – 75,200
6. Joe Oschwald – 72,600
7. Matt Kirby – 46,600
8. Ray Bendijo – 43,600
9. Pete Baker – 39,600
10. Gary Grams – 39,200

Notable:
Everett Carlton – 19,500
Tom Stambaugh – 28,200
Tom Burandt – 34,100
John Morgan – 23,100
Andy Sjolund – 20,200