Wednesday, August 9th: Tuesday's Tournament Chops, And "Spin To Win's" Return

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action got underway at 11:00am, as the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD) filled the afternoon time slot.  The $3,000 prize pool was comprised of (37) entries, with many of the daytime "regulars" in attendance.  Once the official payouts would be posted, players would see a min-cash worth $240, and a first place prize of $1,230.  After the money bubble burst, the remaining players began discussing a deal, which was agreed to shortly thereafter.  Ronald Arena (Boynton Beach, FL) would be declared the tournament winner, seeing a return of $692 for his efforts.

1. Ronald Arena (Boynton Beach, FL) $692
2. Stacy Thomas (Jupiter, FL) $662
3. Sara Azmi (Lauderhill, FL) $650
4. Michael Brinson (Boynton Beach, FL) $551
5. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $445

There was a $75 No Limit Hold'em tournament in the 6:00pm time slot, which attracted a total of (62) entries.  The $3,224 prize pool was an impressive one, considering there was no guarantee posted, which clearly didn't deter players.  The $1,161 first place prize (scheduled) was a great return on a $75 buy-in, but that number would be altered after a six-way deal was agreed to.

1. Carlos Rincon (Sunrise, FL) $701
2. Frédérique Levons (Aruba) $663
3. Domenico Barilla (Deerfield Beach, FL) $439
4. Zachary Galati (Delray Beach, FL) $425
5. Barry Price (N. Palm Beach, FL) $372
6. Antonio De Araujo (Pompano Beach, FL) $363
7. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $145
8. Marc Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $116

Tournaments: The "Monster Stack" kicks off the tournament action this afternoon, as the $100 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) event begins at 11:00am.  Having now found a consistent on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoon, the tournament has become a player-favorite.  Starting stacks of 25,000 units, and levels of 25 minutes, allow for some deep players (during all stages of the event).  

At 6:00pm, players have the opportunity to turn a minor buy-in into some major money, as the $60 No Limit Hold'em event returns to the evening time slot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and (20) minute levels throughout the night.

Promotions: The high hand promotions are in full swing from the moment the doors open this morning, with the "Turbo High Hands" ($100 awarded every 10 minutes from 9:00am-12:00pm, with rollovers) distributing money at a rapid pace.  The transition at 12:00pm begins the "Spin To Win" promotion, which has awarded hundreds of thousands since it's inception.  It's the high hand promotion that makes all others jealous, and affords those that have a qualifying high hand (awarded every 30 minutes), an opportunity to spin the ever-popular "Money Wheel."  The total amount awarded...along with hourly breakdown, will be published tomorrow afternoon, here on the blog.

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 - $60 No Limit Hold'em

- Players will begin with a 14,000 starting stack

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

- Levels are (20) minutes in length

- Optional add-on at the end of Level 8 ($20 for 10,000 units, 100% goes towards the prize pool)

- All late registrants and re-entries will receive a full stack