ICYMI: Harrah's Pompano Beach Announces $100,000 GTD Multi Day Event (With $25,000 Guaranteed To First Place)!!

 

Sunday, November 20th: Tournament Schedule Shifts, As $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) Takes Place Of Sunday's Standard $50,000 GTD

Tournaments: Sunday's 12:00pm tournament reverts to the same event that has been so popular on Saturday evenings.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event is in the place of the stand Sunday tournament ($400 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD).

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Saturday, November 19th: Patricia Basilio Takes Home First Place Money In Friday's Chop, Saturday About "Kickstarter" Promotion And $5,000 GTD Tournament

ICYMI: After a one day respite, tournament action returned to the Isle Casino Pompano Park.  Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and attracted a field of (64) entries, which was more than enough to eclipse the posted guarantee.  Eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a six-handed final table (at which point those remaining agreed to a deal).  Official results from the chop (which was headed by Patricia Basilio) are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Patricia Basilio (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $960
2. Scott Krautman (Boca Raton, FL) $818
3. Vicki Holmes (Menominee, MI) $770
4. Francis Bouchard (Quebec, Canada) $735
5. Susan Krowitz (Pompano Beach, FL) $599
6. Dustin Clark (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $456
7. Christopher Sweeney (Coconut Creek, FL) $212
8. John Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $170

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $599 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-3:00pm time period (broken down into 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm).  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $599 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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
• There is a $500 bonus for the players with the largest stack at registration's close (after Level 8)

Friday, November 18th: Tournament Action Resumes At 6:00PM, Doors Open With "Kickstarter" High Hand Promotion

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $200 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $599 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-3:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $599 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, November 17th: With Thursday Tournament Absent From The Schedule, $300 High Hands Headline Day's Action

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Wednesday, November 16th: Woody Bonarto Tops Tuesday's Four-Way Chop, Michael Johnson Still Atop Player Of The Month Leaderboard

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action ($80 No Limit Hold'em $4,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and saw the field size grow to (71) entries.  The $4,865 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across the top nine spots, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a four-handed final table.  A chop was agreed upon between those remaining, with official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Woody Bonarto (Sunrise, FL) $1,024
2. John Miller (New York, NY) $924
3. Upendra Mody (Parkland, FL) $905
4. Mitchell Plesset (Rolesville, NC) $845
5. James Deleo (Lighthouse Point, FL) $328
6. Julio Melendez (Coral Springs, FL) $255
7. Arnold Erenstoft (Coconut Creek, FL) $219
8. Emily Johnson (Rochester, NY) $195
9. Francky Dumornay (Miami, FL) $170

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, November 15th: Celso Leroy And Herbert Souza Chop "Final Table Finish," Leaderboard Sees Changes Up Top

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) got underway at 5:00pm, kicking off a new week of tournament poker (and providing players an opportunity to make significant moves on the leaderboard).  Registration for the event closed with a total of (78) players, which was short of the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  The "final table finish" format meant that nine players would be seeing a return on investment, with action playing down to a heads-up chop (even).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along wit an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $5,800
2. Herbert Souza (Boca Raton, FL) $5,800
3. Mario De La Puente (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,000
4. Francky Dumornay (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,400
5. Franklin Mitchell (Miami, FL) $1,400
6. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,000
7. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $1,000
8. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $800
9. Scott Schalk (Boca Raton, FL) $800

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, November 14th: Monday's Schedule Boasts Last Chance To Play A Five-Figure Guaranteed Tournament In November

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) got underway at 5:00pm, a tournament that player's had circled on their calendar (as it's the last two Sunday's of this month transition to a $130 No Limit Hold'em event).  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (136) entries, short of the number needed to reach the $50,000 guarantee.  That meant there was a small overlay, offering even more value to the players that would eventually reach the money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Anton Kutsenko (Brooklyn, NY) $9,615
2. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $7,863
3. Neal Harding (Delray Beach, FL) $7,321
4. Michael Franklin (Miami, FL) $6,602
5. Charlemagne Benjamin (Miami, FL) $5,000
6. Marc Bronstein (Delray Beach, FL) $4,995
7. Roni Zelichonok (Aventura, FL) $4,604
8. Joseph Petrolino (Boca Raton, FL) $2,000
9. Michael Laufer (Boca Raton, FL) $2,000

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)s "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, November 13th: Saturday's Tournament Action Ends In Heads-Up Chop, Players Looking Forward To Today's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) gave players another opportunity to better their standing on the Player of the Month Leaderboard, as we reach the halfway mark of November.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (57) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,200 (of which $500 was awarded to the chip leader at the end of Level 8).  Action would play through the money bubble, and down to a heads-up final table, at which point Kevin Davis and Jimmy Lewis would agree to a chop (with Davis taking home first place money).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Kevin Davis (Sunrise, FL) $1,586
2. Jimmy Lewis (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,386
3. Scott Krautman (Boca Raton, FL) $689
4. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $468
5. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $364
6. Matthew Hansen (Saint Paul, MN) $286
7. Herbert Souza (Boca Raton, FL) $234
8. Ezequiel Carranza (West Palm Beach, FL) $187

Tournaments: This afternoon's tournament is getting a little upgrade, as we see the return of a guaranteed prize pool, in addition to the "final table finish" format.  The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event gets underway at 12:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 10 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned, the "final table finish" is in place, meaning that regardless of where the prize pool closes, it will be paid out to only the top nine spots (those that make the final table).  There is a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize, which is sure to attract a special crowd (so get there early)!!!

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

12:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($50,000 GTD) 

• Players start with 30,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (30) minutes

Saturday, November 12th: Steven Fassberg Tops Friday's Seven-Way Chop, Saturday Headlined By "Kickstart Double-Up" And $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) event continued it's strong form, with last night's installment easily eclipsing the posted guarantee.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (78) entries, and an official prize pool of $5,770.  Ten players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a seven-handed final table (at which point a chop was agreed upon).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Steven Fassberg (Boca Raton, FL) $957
2. Vincent Laino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $892
3. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $686
4. Matthew Crissy (Lighthouse Point, FL) $676
5. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $676
6. Jeanmarie Mendesse (Boynton Beach, FL) $666
7. Troy Ramos (Pompano Beach, FL) $617
8. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $231
9. Mark Nelson (Boynton Beach, FL) $196
10. Marc Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $173

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $599 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-3:00pm time period (broken down into 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm).  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $599 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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
• There is a $500 bonus for the players with the largest stack at registration's close (after Level 8)

Friday, November 11th: Neal Harding Wins Thursday's Tournament Outright, As We Enter A New Weekend Of Tournament Action

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule saw just a small change, as the $200 No Limit Hold'em event's guarantee was adjusted to $12,000.  Cards were in the air at 6:00pm, and once the registration period closed, the tournament closed showed a total of (48) entries.  The official number was less than that needed to reach the posted guarantee, so the tournament ran with a small overlay.  Six players were scheduled to earn a piece of the prize pool, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Neal Harding (Delray Beach, FL) bested Mikhail Chykiliov (West New York, NJ) during heads-up play, earning $4,680 for the win.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Neal Harding (Delray Beach, FL) $4,680
2. Mikhail Chykiliov (West New York, NJ) $2,760
3. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $1,680
4. Krishna Collins (Tamarac, FL) $1,200
5. Andrew Blake (Boynton Beach, FL) $960
6. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $720

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $200 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $599 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-3:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $599 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, November 10th: Tournament Action Returns, $200 No Limit Hold'em ($12,000 GTD) Headlines The Schedule

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes the return of the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($12,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($12,000 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
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, November 9th: David Coughlin Returns To The Winner's Circle, $300 High Hands Highlight Wednesday's Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule was headlined by the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD), which got underway a 6:00pm.  The registration window stayed open until the end of Level 8 (including the short break the followed), and when the cards returned in the air, the tournament clock showed an official prize pool of $4,120.  Seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a three-handed final table.  David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) topped a three-way deal that was agreed upon, with the official results from the event listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $1,200
2. William Bailey (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,048
3. John Miller (New York, NY) $740
4. Chris Raimundo (Boca Raton, FL) $391
5. Francisco Padilla (Boca Raton, FL) $309
6. Frederick Attias (Boca Raton, FL) $247
7. Vicki Holmes (Menominee, MI) $185

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, November 8th: "Final Table Finish" End In Four-Way Chop, Tuesday Headlined By $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) got underway at 5:00pm, and saw the field grow to a total of (118) entries.  The final nine players (those that made the final table) were scheduled to earn a piece of the $23,954 prize pool, with action playing down to a four-handed final table.  Once the event reached that point, the remaining players agreed to an even chop, seeing everyone involved walk away with at least $4,491.  The official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Joseph Duchman (Miami, FL) $4,492
2. Michael Johnson (Miami, FL) $4,491
3. Nigel Murray (Miramar, FL) $4,491
4. Atanael Thomas (Hollywood, FL) $4,491
5. Jeremy Ehrke (Clay, MI) $1,677
6. Jennifer Aguilar (Cooper City, FL) $1,198
7. John Magnetta (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,198
8. John Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $958
9. Pierre Laurent (Tampa, FL) $958

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, November 7th: Michael Johnson Tops Sunday's "Final Table Finish" Chop, Taking Home Over $11,000 (And Vaulting To The Top Spot On The Leaderboard)

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) picked up right where it left off, as one of the most popular tournaments with players.  Cards got in the air at 12:00pm, and by the time registration for the event closed, the tournament clock showed (162) entries.  The $54,756 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across the top nine spots, with the action playing through the money bubble, and down to a six-handed final table (at which point a deal was agreed upon).  Official results of the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Michael Johnson (North Miami, FL) $11,414
2. Joel Deutsch (Hollywood, FL) $10,348
3. Dyland Srulovic (Delray Beach, FL) $7,437
4. Luciano Tardi (Delray Beach, FL) $7,243
5. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $5,990
6. Dennis Rodriguez (Davie, FL) $5,206
7. Jacob Ristich (Deerfield Beach, FL) $2,738
8. Robert Klafter (Stuart, FL) $2,190
9. Charlemagne Benjamin (Miami Gardens, FL) $2,190

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)s "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, November 6th: Excitement Surrounding Return Of $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), With Action Getting Underway At 12:00PM

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action kicked off at 6:00pm, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  Registration for the tournament closed after Level 8 (and the short break that followed), and when the cards got back in the air for Level 9, the tournament clock showed a total of (47) entries.  The $4,500 prize pool (remember that $500 is taken out to be awarded to end of registration chip leader) was scheduled to be paid out across the top six spots, with action playing down to a four-handed final table.  The final four players agreed to a chop, with the official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Tyler Gray (Bradenton, FL) $1,100
2. Ali Ozesen (Boca Raton, FL) $1,064
3. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $984
4. Michael Sherbondy (Pompano Beach, FL) $722
5. Mark Brannick (Boca Raton, FL) $360
6. Lyle Diamond (Brick, NJ) $270

Tournaments: This afternoon's tournament is getting a little upgrade, as we see the return of a guaranteed prize pool, in addition to the "final table finish" format.  The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event gets underway at 12:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 10 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned, the "final table finish" is in place, meaning that regardless of where the prize pool closes, it will be paid out to only the top nine spots (those that make the final table).  There is a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize, which is sure to attract a special crowd (so get there early)!!!

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

12:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($50,000 GTD) 

• Players start with 30,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (30) minutes

Saturday, November 5th: Celso Leroy Returns To The Winner's Circle, But It's Blaine McRae Assuming Top Spot On The Leaderboard

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)  tournament got underway at 6:00pm, with players settling back in to the recurring tournament schedule.  Registration for the event closed with a total of (73) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, the total number closed at $5,295.  Ten players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a five-handed final table (at which point a chop was agreed upon).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $1,060
2. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,006
3. Debra Neser (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $882
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $704
5. William Conforte (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $594
6. Kevin Montagna (Lauderhill, FL) $265
7. Robert Gelin (Boynton Beach, FL) $233
8. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $212
9. Ursula Buffa (Pompano Beach, FL) $180
10. Christopher Sweeney (Coconut Creek, FL) $159

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $599 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-3:00pm time period (broken down into 9:00am-12:00pm and 12:00pm-3:00pm).  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $599 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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
• There is a $500 bonus for the players with the largest stack at registration's close (after Level 8)