- Andre Allon (Boca Raton, FL) $681
- Lawrence Israel (Northbrook, IL) $431
- Sean Daniels (Coral Springs, FL) $418
- Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $223
- Rolland Garcia (Miramar, FL) $216
- Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $106
The strong tournament numbers continued in the evening, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), saw it's field reach (28) total entires. The $2,716 prize pool was to be paid out across four spots, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a heads-up deal was agreed to. Anthony Talavera took home first place money, with the official results from the tournament listed below:
- Anthony Talavera (Sunrise, FL) $1,027
- Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $928
- Rocco Polero (West Palm Beach, FL) $462
- Oscar Guerra Matos (Pompano Beach, FL) $299
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: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Early Bird Full House Promotion. The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize. Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50. 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.
It should be noted, that as of yesterday (June 18th), the "Big Stack Bonus" and "Back To Back Bonus" have been discontinued.
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