Saturday, June 15, 2019

Saturday, June 15th: Day Starts With Turbo High Hands ($250 Every 15 Minutes), And A Twist In The Recurring Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which guaranteed two players to walk away with $500 payouts ($1,000 GTD).  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (20) entires, and an official prize pool of $1,000.  The action paused well before the money bubble, as players agreed to a five-way deal that ended the event (with the details listed below):
  1. Marc Freund (Plantation, FL) $400
  2. Michael Davis (Rincon, GA) $150
  3. Eugene Mirabello (Deerfield Beach, FL) $150
  4. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $150
  5. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $150
Following the "Survivor," was the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), which has been a Friday night staple for a while now.  The field grew to (45) entries by the time registration closed, with the prize pool closing at $3,275.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to heads-up, at which point a chop was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below: 
  1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,129
  2. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $900
  3. Markus Petteway (Jacksonville, FL) $459
  4. Fabrice Mace (Boca Raton, FL) $328
  5. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $262
  6. Richard Scola (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $197
Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  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: The high hands will run from 2:00pm-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.

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-2:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($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 - $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