Thursday, February 28th: Another Month Of Poker Wraps Up, With A Big One Coming Up In March

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate kicked off with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which has quickly become one of the most popular recurring tournaments.  Yesterday's installment saw registration close with (28) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,800.  That number meant that three players were scheduled reach the money, with two $1,000 spots to be awarded, and a third place spot scheduled to walk away with $800.  Those payouts were eventually altered, as the event ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Joseph Petrolino (Boca Raton, FL) $732
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $655
3. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $567
4. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $565
5. Ilya Klotsman (Boca Raton, FL) $281

Following the "Survivor" (at 6:00pm), was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guarantee of $1,500.  The tournament's field close with a total of (28) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included to the prize pool, it officially closed at $1,920.  The event ended in a heads-up chop (basically even) between Gail Lutin and Marquis Grant, with the official results listed below:

1. Gail Lutin (Pompano Beach, FL) $692
2. Marquis Grant (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $691
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $326
4. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $211

Tournaments: Two "staple" tournaments of the recurring schedule highlight Thursday's schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($1,000 GTD) event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 20,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 25,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 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

Wednesday, February 27th: "Hump Day" Means Full House Promo, And "Survivor" Action To Begin Tournament Slate

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which had a guaranteed prize pool of $2,500.  That number would be eclipsed by registration's close, as the field grew to (29) entries.  The official prize pool of $3,248 was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, and while that number stayed the same, the actual payout were altered (via four-way chop).  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Daniel Yanofski (Dania Beach, FL) $991
2. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $933
3. Harry Eisenberg (Wayland, MA) $769
4. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $555

Following the Omaha 8B tournament (at 6:00pm), we had the re-introduction of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster." The event's field closed with (21) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,037.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, but players agreed to a deal on the money bubble, with the official results of the tournament listed below:

1. Kevin Batt (Miami, FL) $660
2. Jack Sedaka (Coconut Creek, FL) $566
3. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $451
4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL ) $360

Tournaments: The second day back to the recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.     

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor"

- Players start with 16,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 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

Tuesday, February 26th: Doors Open With The Popular Full House Promo, Followed By A Stacked Recurring Tournament Schedule (Omaha And "Chip Buster")

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that had a posted guarantee of $3,000.  Registration for the tournament would close with (34) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,298.  As many of the afternoon tournaments do, yesterday's event ended in a deal, with the official results listed below:

1. George Lukawski (Parkland, FL) $818
2. Tru Nguyen (Memphis, TN) $682
3. David Echavarria (Bay Harbor Island, FL) $642
4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $593
5. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $293
6. Alderin Gomez (Hollywood Beach, FL) $270

The evening tournament on the schedule was a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field closed with (24) entries and after including the front-end add-ons (which are $10), the prize pool officially closed at $1,780.  The spots were scheduled to get paid, but once the field reached the money bubble (four players), an even chop was agreed to (with the results listed below):

1. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $445
2. Sabas Ferrer (Pembroke Pines, FL) $445
3. Charles Zusage (Plantation, FL) $445
4. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $445

Tournaments: The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event, we have the re-introduction of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster."  The tournament is structured with an eye-opening 50,000 unit starting stack, along with levels of (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster"

- Players start with 50,000 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

Monday, February 25th: Final Week Of February Starts With $4,500 In Combined Recurring Guarantees

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD) event.  After eight levels of play, registration would close with (36) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,480 (after optional add-ons were included into the number).  The tournament ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Bernie Boulde (Davie, FL) $725
2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $563
3. Paul Berenson (Delray Beach, FL) $429
4. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $395
5. Ronald Arena (Boynton Beach, FL) $368

The 5:00pm time slot hosted a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament attracted a total of (15) entries, which was exactly the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  Only two spots were scheduled to get paid, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way chop, with the official details listed below:

1. Milord Vital. (Miramar, FL) $525
2. Mitchell Schuman (Delray Beach, FL) $325
3. Gary Atterbery (Henderson, KY) $325
4. Gerald Panariello (West Palm Beach, FL) $325

Tournaments: Monday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.  

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guarantee.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Prior to the player's first hand, they have the option to get an add-on for $10.   

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 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 ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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

Sunday, February 24th: "Easy Like A Sunday Morning," But The Isle Poker Room Has Great Action All Day As Well

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which has found a nice home in that weekend time slot.  Yesterday's installment saw registration wrap up with (29) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,813.  The event ended in a four-way chop, with the official results posted below:

1. Norman Boothe (Oakland Park, FL) $924
2. Larry Rheinschmidt (Pompano Beach, FL) $788
3. Alan Dobrow (Melville, NY) $611
4. Alain Jolicoeur (Hallandale Beach, FL) $490

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event, which also ended up eclipsing the posted guarantee.  Registration for the tournament closed with (26) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,990.  Just like it's afternoon counterpart, the tournament ended in a four-way deal as well, with official results listed below:

1. David Hixson (Hollywood, FL) $1,061
2. Sonya Hastings (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $748
3. Shachar Ginzburg (Coral Springs, FL) $710
4. Jimmy Tomblin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $471

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

The 5:00pm time slot hosts the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD).  While the "Single Re-Entry" format was in the Sunday evening time slot for a while, this tournament has returned to the unlimited re-entry format.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 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

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 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

Saturday, February 23rd: Seniors Headline The Afternoon Action, Along With A $2,500 Guaranteed Nightly

ICYMI: Friday's tournament action began with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which continues to be a great success.  Yesterday's installment saw registration close with a total of (43) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,150.  Five total spots were scheduled to get paid (four $500 winners, and a $150 winner), and while the number of people stayed the same, the actual payouts were altered (in a chop that was agreed to):

1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
2. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $413
3. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $413
4. Stephania Deluca (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $413
5. Myrna Albert (Deerfield Beach, FL) $411

The evening tournament was also a very successful one, with the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) tournament attracting a total of (64) entries.  After including the optional add-ons at the end of registration, the prize pool officially closed at $4,500.  Eight places were scheduled to get paid, and after three in-the-money eliminations, a deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Paul Smerdon (Pompano Beach, FL) $777
2. Mark Stumpo (Plantation, FL) $777
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $777
4. Misty Abein (Parkland, FL) $777
5. Jose Arvelo (Pompano Beach, FL) $777
6. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $250
7. Kamal Mohammed (Pompano Beach, FL) $203
8. Ralph Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $162

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 
Following the afternoon event (at 6:00pm), is a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) tournament.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+"

- Players start with 15,000 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 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

Friday, February 22nd: Another Action-Packed Weekend Of Poker At Pompano Park

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule hosted two recurring "classics," beginning with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack."  The event ended up attracting (15) entries, and saw registration close with an official prize pool of $1,455.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but players ended up agreeing to a deal (short of the money), with the official results listed below:

1. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $478
2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $387
3. Debbie Muhaa (Plantation, FL) $297
4. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $293

The "Monster Stack" was followed (at 6:00pm) by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty," which has been another long time staple of the recurring schedule.  Registration for the tournament closed with (19) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,368.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money in the event, and once the money bubble burst, the final trio agreed to a deal (with the details posted below):

1. Stefan Korolczuk (Tamarac, FL) $534
2. Dylan Asher (Pompano Beach, FL) $445
3. Myles German (Boca Raton, FL) $389

Tournaments: Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 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

- 1 in 10 entries win $500

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 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

Thursday, February 21st: Two Tournament "Classic" Headline Schedule, As Weekend Approaches

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."  The event did not originally have a guarantee, but it's normal $3,000 number was honored by Poker Room Director Kenneth Lambert.  Registration for the event would close with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,000, meaning three spots were scheduled to be awarded $1,000.  Those numbers ended up being altered, as six players agreed to a deal, with Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) awarded first place money:

1. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $635
2. Alan Dobrow (Melville, NY) $599
3. Bruce Naylor (Fort Wayne, IN) $515
4. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $495
5. Frank Selega (Traverse City, MI) $422
6. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $334

The 6:00pm time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guarantee of $1,500.  That posted number was crushed, as the field closed with (49) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,375 (after optional add-ins were included into the number).  Seven spots were scheduled to make the money, an in a rare recurring event occurrence, action played down to an outright winner.  Listed below, are the official results from the tournament:

1. Norman Boothe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,247
2. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $743
3. Timothy Pfeiffer (Castle Pines, CO) $456
4. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $321
5. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $253
6. Jeffrey Davis (Oakland, CA) $203
7. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $152

Tournaments: Two "staple" tournaments of the recurring schedule highlight Thursday's schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack." The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 20,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack"

- Players start with 25,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty"

- Players start with 20,000 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

Wednesday, February 20th: Full House Promo To Start The Day, As The Popular Survivor Returns To Afternoon Timeslot

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action began at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which sported a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  With (24) entries at the end of registration, the guarantee would once again be surpassed, official closing at $2,688.  This particular tournament has seen a lot of deal making in the past, with yesterday's installment no different, as a six-way chop was agreed to (short of the schedule payouts).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Patti Vorbeck (Pompano Beach, FL) $856
2. Peter Nathan (Pompano Beach, FL) $582
3. Lana Rosenberg (Miami Beach, FL) $487
4. Charles Jacoby (Coral Gables, FL) $271
5. Milord Vital (Miramar, FL) $246
6. Stanley Oremland (Weston, FL) $246

The evening time slot (6:00pm) saw the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster."  The fact that the event did not have a posted guarantee, didn't end up deterring players at all, as the field ended up closing with (45) entries (and an official prize pool of $4,365).  Six places were scheduled to reach the money, and after Welly Duroseau and Nabeel Youakim were eliminated (sixth and fifth respectively), a four-way chop was agreed to.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Jose Delcid (Coconut Creek, FL) $1,570
2. Angelo Petraglia (New York, NY) $923
3. Andres Ramirez (Tamarac, FL) $729
4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $532
5. Nabeel Youakim (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $349
6. Welly Duroseau (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $262

Tournaments: The second day back to the recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.  

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor"

- Players start with 16,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 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

Tuesday, February 19th: Berman Tops Five-Way Deal Of $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), Returning To Regularly Scheduled Programming

ICYMI: Yesterday was highlighted by Day 2 of the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), with (78) players returning to action at 12:00pm.  Of those that came back to play, (72) were scheduled to reach the money, leading one to believe the bubble would burst pretty quickly.  That was not the case though, as the hand-for-hand process would last (22) hands, and close to an hour.  Once the field was in the money, the pace of play picked up, with the final table reached by 6:30pm.  The idea of an ICM chop was brought up before the first final hand was dealt, but one player immediately shut that down. Action continued on through the elimination of Juan Reyes (in sixth place), with the final five players then agreeing to a deal.  Kenneth Berman, who found himself with the chip lead at the time of the chop, was awarded first place money.  Chop results are listed below (with official full results to be posted later):

1. Kenneth Berman (Hallandale, FL) $11,539
2. Michel Gariepy (Quebec, Canada) $10,181
3. Zara Jackson (Jacksonville, FL) $8,173
4. Norman Boothe (Coconut Creek, FL) $7,508
5. Donald Dove (New Orleans, LA) $6,736

Tournaments: The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event, we have the introduction of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($1,500 GTD).  The tournament is structured with an eye-opening 50,000 unit starting stack, along with levels of (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 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

$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Day 2): Players Agree To Five-Way Deal, Kenneth Berman Takes First Place

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 5

1. Kenneth Berman (Hallandale, FL) $11,539
2. Michel Gariepy (Quebec, Canada) $10,181
3. Zara Jackson (Jacksonville. FL) $8,173
4. Norman Boothe (Coconut Creek, FL) $7,508
5. Donald Dove (New Orleans, LA) $6,736

$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Day 2): Juan Reyes Eliminated In 6th Place ($3,285)

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 5

Juan Reyes (Miami, FL) - 6th Place ($3,285)

$150 NLH $50,000 (Day 2): Michel Gariepy Eliminates Daniel Chlimper In 7th Place ($2,715)

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 6

Daniel Chlimper (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) - 7th Place ($2,715)

$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Day 2): Updated Chip Counts At Level's Transition

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 7

1. Juan Reyes - 1,100,000
2. Norman Boothe - 1,900,000
3. Don Dove - 1,700,000
4. Kenneth Berman - 4,500,000
5. Daniel Chlimper - 1,300,000
6. Zara Jackson - 2,400,000
7. Michel Gariepy - 2,200,000

$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Day 2): Gregory Spinder Eliminated In 8th Place ($2,165) By Zara Jackson

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 27 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/60,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 7

Gregory Spinder (Coral Springs, FL) - 8th Place ($2,165)

$150 NLH $50,000 GTD (Day 2): David Brofsky Eliminated In 9th Place ($1,625)

$150 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/50,000)

Total Entries: 754

Players Remaining: 8

David Brofsky (Coconut Creek, FL) - 9th Place ($1,625)