The headlining tournament was in the 6:00pm time slot, and was the $175 No Limit Hold'em $25,000, which attracted a very sizable field. After ten levels of open registration, the field would close with (180) entries, with the prize pool closing on the guaranteed number ($25,000 GTD). A total of (23) players would reach the money in the event, with a group of notables added cashes to their tournament resume (that were short of the final table). Names like Eric Kolodny, Tom Gity, David Coughlin, Donald Williams, Michael Gutterman, and Claudio Bigagli, all saw a return on their investment. The final table was reached shortly before midnight, with the action playing down to the point that "closing time" came into play (the poker room does close at 3:00am during the weekdays). Opposed to bagging chips for an impromptu Day 2, the final four players agreed to a chop, with Barton Taylor (Miramar, FL) awarded first place money. The official results of the deal, along with final tables numbers, are listed below:
- Barton Taylor (Miramar, FL) $4,620
- Dennis Brinn (Lake Worth, FL) $4,117
- Paul Tran-Hau (Jupiter, FL) $3,298
- Dean Arahovites (Margate, FL) $2,901
- Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $1,204
- Michael Tobkes (Tamarac, FL) $998
- Evan Teitelbaum (Parkland, FL) $850
- Robert Peoples (Coral Springs, FL) $748
- James Hamburger (Delray Beach, FL) $648
- Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $550
In an interesting side-note, two of the players to reach the final table (one of which was part of the deal), earned entry into the event via the satellite from earlier in the afternoon (Paul Tran-Hau and James Hamburger).
Tournaments: During our major series that run throughout the year, Wednesday is usually known as "Satellite Day," on the schedule. Today is a "Satellite Day" outside of a series, as were prepare for this weekend's $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD). The 11:00am and 6:00pm time slots are filled by the same event, a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD). The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout. Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.
Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players. Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will earn $40.
Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday. Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players. Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will earn $40.
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, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes. During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible 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.
It should also be noted that 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).
From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.
11:00am - $90 No Limit Hold'em Into $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD
- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes
6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Into $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD
- Players start with 10,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes