The Mid-States Poker Tour drew 128 players on Day 1b of MSPT Grand Falls, pushing the total to 238, well above last year's total of 201. When the day's 14 levels ended, Chuck Costanzo stood atop the heap with 191,000. In all, 31 players made it through, joining Day 1a's 23 survivors to make a Day 2 field of 54.
Top 10 Day 1b Chip Counts
| Place | Player | Count |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chuck Costanzo | 191,000 |
| 2 | Chris Keller | 144,000 |
| 3 | Dan Hendrickson | 128,500 |
| 4 | Kerwin Rempel | 126,000 |
| 5 | Chris Burke | 123,500 |
| 6 | Scott Doughterty | 122,500 |
| 7 | Sam De Silva | 121,000 |
| 8 | Robbin Green | 120,500 |
| 9 | Matt Kirby | 118,500 |
| 10 | JC Smith | 109,000 |
Costanzo already had a big stack late in the night during Level 13 (1,000/2,000/300) when he solidified his lead.