When the 2014 World Series of Poker started, no one from Minnesota had won a bracelet in over 10 years. By the end of the Series, the streak had been broken twice with two bracelets for nearly a million dollars in winnings for Minnesota players. With double-digit final tables, over $1.5 million in earnings, and two bracelets, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" had a breakout Series, and this year looks to be even bigger with an extra 45 seats to WSOP events given out by iNinja Poker leagues in its first season.
iNinja Poker leagues kicked off last August at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota.