Monday, April 30th: Lindemulder Tops A Tough Final Table, Ships The $1,100 NLH Single-Ante, Two Days Away From The Next Multi

ICYMI: There are some tournament's that introduce new names to the poker world, and others that host what seems like all of the notable players in the area.  Yesterday's $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) saw (48) players return for Day 2, a majority of which were very accomplished tournament players.  The field would reach the money just two hours into play, and once the results started coming in, it was like a "who's who" of Florida tournament poker.  Players to cash in the event (short of the final table), included Neil Blumenfield (31st place), Matthew Vetstein (27th place), Matthew Smith (22nd place), Daryl Jace (16th place), and Jose Reyes (11th place).  The final table of the event ended up being one of the toughest we've seen in recent memory, with Ben Lindemulder (Pompano Beach, FL) taking down the title.  Om his way to the win, Lindemulder bested names like Edward McNamara, Scott Levitt, Phillip Hui, Erik Christensen, and Jose Parra.  The official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Ben Lindemulder (Pompano Beach, FL) $56,090
2. Edward McNamara (Davie. FL) $39,410
3. Scott Levitt (Delray Beach, FL) $24,805
4. Phillip Hui (Tamarac, FL) $15,089
5. Erik Christensen (Miami, FL) $11,562
6. Jose Parra (Hialeah, FL) $9,656
7. Alan Zeltser (Brooklyn, NY) $8,228
8. Kobi Ribak (Delray Beach, FL) $7,018
9. Uri Kadosh (Davie, FL) $5,610
10. Steve Raeman (Pompano Beach, FL) $4,755

There was also recurring tournament action yesterday, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($3,000 GTD) started at 6:00pm.  The event would attract a total of (33) entries, and end up with an official prize pool of $2,541 (not including bounties).  The results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Shamir Patel (Boca Raton, FL) $1,042
2. Manuel Herrera (Miami, FL) $635
3. Errol Massey (Dania, FL) $381
4. Kevin Edwards (Coral Springs, FL) $280
5. Andrew Mizerak (Mays Landing, NJ) $203

Tournaments: Monday's tournament schedule begins (at 11:00am) with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the afternoon.  Registration is open through Level 8, which means players have until just before 2:00pm to join the action.

The guarantee doubles for the evening event, as players begin arriving at 6:00pm for the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 16,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  With registration open through Level 8, those interested in entering the event, have until 9:00pm to do so.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand!!!  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD)

- Players will begin with a 12,000 starting stack

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Levels are (20) minutes in length

- All late registrants and re-entries will receive a full stack

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

- Players will begin with a 16,000 starting stack

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Levels are (20) minutes in length

- All late registrants and re-entries will receive a full stack

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): Ben Lindemulder Wins $1,100 Single-Ante, Edward McNamara Runner-Up

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 29 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 1

Ben Lindemulder (Pompano Beach, FL) had over $114,000 in career earnings before this event started, but hadn't recorded a results since May of last year (which also happened to be a five-figure win).

The rest of the results from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) are listed below:

1. Ben Lindemulder (Pompano Beach, FL) $56,090
2. Edward McNamara (Davie. FL) $39,410
3. Scott Levitt (Delray Beach, FL) $24,805
4. Phillip Hui (Tamarac, FL) $15,089
5. Erik Christensen (Miami, FL) $11,562
6. Jose Parra (Hialeah, FL) $9,656
7. Alan Zeltser (Brooklyn, NY) $8,228

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): Uri Kadosh Out In 9th Place ($5,610), Followed By Kobi Ribak In 8th Place ($7,018)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 24 (Blinds 12,000/24,000/24,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 7

After Steve Raeman (Pompano Beach, FL) was the first to exit the final table, Battles At The Beach Main Event Champion Uri Kadosh would follow in 9th place, earning himself $5,610 for his efforts.  Shortly thereafter, Kobi Ribak (Delray Beach, FL) departed in 8th place, collecting $7,018.

8. Kobi Ribak (Delray Beach, FL) $7,018
9. Uri Kadosh (Davie, FL) $5,610

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 10th-12th Places ($4,755)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 23 (Blinds 10,000/20,000/20,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 9

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $4,755:

10. Steve Raeman (Pompano Beach, FL)
11. Jose Reyes (Coral Springs, FL)
12. Dmitry Agrachov (Hollywood, FL)

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 13th-15th Places ($4,090)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 22 (Blinds 8,000/16,000/16,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 18

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $4,090:

13. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL)
14. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL)
15. Richard Whitebrook (Miami Beach, FL) 

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 16th-18th Places ($3,424)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 21 (Blinds 6,000/12,000/12,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 15

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $3,424:

16. Daryl Jace (Pompano Beach, FL)
17. Alton Mendelson (Vero Beach, FL) 
18. Raymond McDonough (Jupiter, FL) 

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 19th-21st Places ($2,812)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 20 (Blinds 5,000/10,000/10,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 18

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $2,812:

19. Julio Mendez (Coral Springs, FL)
20. Richard Rice (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)
21. Edward Mandel (Hollywood, FL) 

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 22nd-24th Places ($2,226)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 19 (Blinds 4,000/8,000/8,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 21

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $2,226:

22. Matthew Smith (Coconut Creek, FL)
23. Carlos Torres Vazquez (Weston, FL) 
24. Jose De La Cruz (Flagler Beach, FL)

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 25th-27th Places ($1,951)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 18 (Blinds 3,000/6,000/6,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $1,951:

25. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) 
26. Ira Silverman (Boca Raton, FL)
27. Matthew Vetstein (Boca Raton, FL)

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): 28th-31st Places ($1,667)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 17 (Blinds 2,500/5,000/5,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 27

The following players have been eliminated from the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and have cashed for $1,667:

28. Marc Duquette (Boca Raton, FL) 
29. Dominic Pacelli (Lake Worth, FL) 
30. Nicholas Mahabee (Miami, FL) 
31. Neil Blumenfield (Ft. Lauderdale, FL)

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): Official Day Day Chip Counts (w/ Seating Assignments)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 15 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 48

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): Official $1,100 Single-Ante Payouts, Over $56,000 Up Top

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 15 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 48

Sunday, April 29th: After Impressive Numbers, (48) Players Returning At 12:00PM For Day 2 Of $1,100 Single-Ante

ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon was the final flight (Flight 1C) of the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), with (73) entries still needed to reach the posted guarantee.  It wouldn't take long for that number to be attained, as Matthew Smith's entry in Level 3 helped the prize pool eclipse the $200,000 mark.  There were numerous notables names that waited until the third flight to try and find themselves a bag, including Robert Transue, Scott Levitt, Maurice Hawkins, Nigel Murray, and Uri Kadosh.  Interesting enough, those names just listed were all able to secure seats for Day 2, but none could match the Flight 1C bag of Jose Reyes (443,000).  Reyes, who was coming off two final tables during the Seminole Hard Rock Poker Showdown, continued his good form throughout the day.  

Jose's heads to Day 2 with the overall chip lead, and will be joining (47) other players, who are to arrive at 12:00pm (for the beginning of action).  After three flights for the event (and numerous satellites), the field officially closed with (242) entries, and a prize pool of $242,000.  The official prize pool has not yet been released, but players can look forward to a first place prize well over $50,000 (as an educated guess).  While there will not be detailed Day 2 coverage offered, live results will be posted to the blog as each pay jump each reached.  Players looking for Day 2 seating assignments can click here to find the listing.

Today's group of returning Day 2 players is full of notables, and accomplished tournament names, so it will be interested to see how things unfold (as today's action is scheduled to play down to a winner).

Tournaments: As mentioned above, today's tournament schedule begins at 12:00pm, as (48) players return for Day 2 of the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  The only structural change to note is the length of the levels, which transition from (40) minutes during the opening flights, to (50) minutes throughout today's Day 2.  The tournament is scheduled to play down to a winner, with official results updated here on the blog.

The recurring tournament schedule returns this evening, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which carries at $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 10, allowing players until just before 9:00pm to join the action.  

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand!!!  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

12:00pm - $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante Day 2 ($200,000 GTD) 

- Players start with 30,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (40) minutes Levels 1-14, with Levels 15+ transitioning to (50) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players will begin with a 20,000 starting stack

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Levels are (20) minutes in length

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Day 2): Official Day 2 Seating Assignments (By Chip Count)

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 15 (Blinds 1,500/3,000/3,000)
Total Entries: 242
Players Remaining: 48

First	Last	Chips	Table	Seat
Jose	Reyes	443,000	4	6
Jose	DeLaCruz	300,500	4	2
Edward	Mandel	269,500	2	4
Skip	McDonough	261,000	5	9
Kobi	Ribak	258,500	1	5
Jose	Parra	257,000	10	1
Joel	Gossett	248,000	1	3
Robert	Transue	232,500	1	1
Matthew	Smith	224,500	2	8
Adam	Zeltser	224,000	3	5
Alexander	Haber	221,500	3	4
Richard	Whitebrook	209,000	1	8
Daryl	Jace	195,500	6	5
Bill	Farnan	190,500	2	1
Ben	Lindemulder	189,000	9	4
Dmitry	Agrachov	173,000	1	7
Eric	Nuss	169,500	2	9
Scott	Levitt	165,000	2	5
Erik	Christensen	158,500	10	8
Marc	Duquette	155,500	2	7
Dan	Blackburn	150,500	9	8
Alton	Mendleson	148,500	6	3
Richard	Rice	144,500	4	7
Edward	McNamara	143,000	2	6
Neil	Blumenfield	141,500	6	8
Nicholas	Mahabee	137,500	1	2
Dominic	Pacelli	135,000	4	8
Phillip	Hui	126,500	3	3
Matthew	Vetstein	126,500	5	1
Uri	Kadesh	125,500	5	6
Carlos	Rodriguez	124,000	9	2
Ira	Silverman	117,500	4	4
Steve	Raeman	111,500	9	3
Maurice	Hawkins	102,500	5	3
Julio	Melendez	101,000	5	4
Ryan	Gianquitti	85,000	9	6
Nigel	Murray	85,000	4	3
Carlos	Torres Vazquez	81,500	9	9
Tom	Gity	74,000	6	6
Dennis	Brinn	65,500	3	8
Evan	Teitelbaum	63,500	5	5
Tony	Utnage	62,500	3	7
Douglas	Nelson	60,000	1	4
Dolphus	Powers	59,000	3	6
Shea	Smith	51,000	4	1
Alex	Nguyen	50,500	5	7
Charles	Alexander	48,000	9	1
Chad	Vetstein	23,000	3	2