Tri-State Poker Championship: Ali Novin Wins Second Chance Event at Dakota Magic!

The action was electric once again at Dakota Magic Casino & Hotel in Hankinson, ND, as the Dakota Poker Tour (DPT) and Roughrider Poker Tour (RPT) teamed up to present Event #47C — the Tri-State Poker Championship Second Chance Tournament on October 5, 2025.

The $250 buy-in event drew 67 entries, building a $13,400 prize pool and capping off an incredible weekend of championship poker.

In his first-ever appearance, Ali Novin made it one to remember, battling through a tough field and securing his first RPT/DPT title along with a $4,000 payday!

Here’s how the final table finished:

Ali Novin – $4,000
Cordell Schroeder – $2,700
Robert “Muzz” Anderson – $2,000
Carl Wallin – $1,400
Lindsey Hansen – $1,000
David Highley – $710
Patrick Wingard – $620
Natalia Zinn – $520
Jon Wurden – $450

The DPT x RPT Tri-State Poker Championship weekend was a massive success, featuring three days of high-level play, strong turnouts, and unforgettable finishes. Congratulations to all the players who made the trip and helped make this debut stop one to remember!