ICYMI: Notable Names Head "Structure Beast" Chop

John Scigliano

The poker room's blog started just two months ago, during the 2016 Isle Poker Open, as we were introduced to many of the names and faces that frequent the scheduled tournaments.  Many of those players that we met over the course of the month were in attendance yesterday afternoon, for the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Structure Beast," which carried with it a $20,000 guaranteed prize pool.

The field was pacing itself to eclipse the guarantee right from the beginning, and during the break after Level 12 (which are the final moments to get in), a few players jumped in to reach...and then pass the $20,000 mark.  Once registration had closed and the dust had settled, there were about (40) players remaining (from a total of 175 entries), vying for the top (18) spots that would be paid.  A min-cash in the event would see players taking home $231, while the posted first place prize was a hefty $6,239.  

Of the players that remained at the money bubble, many of them were accomplished tournament regulars, so making a deep run wasn't going to be easy for anyone.  Once the bubble burst and players started heading to the podium to receive their cash, it was a "who's who" of Isle Casino Poker notables (many of which saw success during the Isle Poker Open).  We saw John Palace (Jupiter, FL) go out in 17th place ($231), Bryce McVay (Jupiter, FL) follow in 14th place ($262), and Fred Allenspach ($312) bow out in 12th place ($312).

The final table was stacked with recognizable names, as Vito Polera, Reece Lightner, Eric Mutcshler, Karin Powsner, and Alex Shafran were all in contention for the top prize (and the trophy).  The final player to be eliminated and receive their posted payout was Eric Mutcshler (Tarpon Springs, FL), who took home 7th place and $745.  The remaining players then began to crunch the numbers in regards to a deal, and came to an agreement shortly thereafter, with John Scigliano (Cooper City, FL) taking home the trophy and first place money worth $3,669.

Official Results:

$150 No Limit Hold'em "Structure Beast" ($20,000 Guaranteed Prize Pool)

Total Entries: 175

Total Prize Pool: $20,125

Payouts:

1	John Scigliano			Cooper City, FL		$3,669
2	Atanael, Thomas			Palm Springs, FL		$3,222
3	Alex Shafran			Boca Raton, FL		$2,752
4	Andrey Kolchkov			Pompano Beach, FL		$2,618
5	Louis Leo			Boca Raton, FL		$1,942
6	Karin Powsner			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$1,817
7	Eric Mutcshler			Tarpon Springs, FL		$745
8	Reece Lightner			Hollywood, FL		$553
9	Stephen Caplan			Canada		$392
10	Vito Polera			Miami, FL		$312
11	William Dickinson			Stuart, FL		$312
12	Fred Allenspach			Plantation, FL		$312
13	Denise Bohrer			Aventura, FL		$262
14	Bryce McVay			Jupiter, FL		$262
15	Hari Sukhu			Miramar, FL		$262
16	Mike Bennet			Deerfield Beach, FL		$231
17	John Palace			Jupiter, FL		$231
18	Steven Scala			Skaneateles, NY		$231

Tuesday, December 6th: Tuesday's Got A Something For Everyone

The title really does say it all, as today's schedule of events offers a little something for everyone.  If you are a low limit player, the "Limit Hold'em Early Bird Promotion" is available to you from the hours of 9:00am-11:00am (the window to get yourself an early bird ticket).  The first (100) full houses will then be paid out, at which point the promotion will then end for the day.  Are you looking for a solid tournament with a lot of room for play?  Then the 11:00am $100 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" fits right in, with a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool, and a 25,000 starting stack.  The "standard" high hand promotion (every thirty minutes for qualifying hands) will run throughout the day, with a second tournament wrapping things up at night.  That tournament is the ever-popular $40 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 Guarantee), which has attracted some serious numbers over the past few weeks.

While a full feature is in the works in regards to yesterday's "Structure Beast" event, it should be mentioned that the tournament attracted (175) total entries, and a prize pool over the posted $20,000 guarantee.  The event ended in a six-way chop, with John Scigliano (Cooper City, FL) taking home the "winner's share," and $3,669.

11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

6:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD)

- Players will begin with a 12,000 starting stack

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Optional player "add-on" at the end of Level 8 ($20 for 8,000 tournament chips), with 100% of the "add-on" going to the prize pool

-  Levels are (20) minutes in length