Monday, April 23rd: $175 NLH $100,000 GTD Ends In Ten Way Deal, Satellites Start Today For $1,100 NLH Single-Ante

ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon, (166) players returned for Day 2 of the $175 NLH ($100,000 GTD), from a total of 1,356 entries.  While everyone was focused on the big payouts at the final table, the first goal of the day was to reach the money.  After an hour of play, the hand-for-hand process would start, with Paul Nguyen (Portland, OR) eliminated on the money bubble.  With the field then in the money, the bust outs were fast and furious, with the field down to three tables just a few hours later.  Still remaining at the point, were notables like Al Gomez, Thomas Millward, Joseph Conti, Jose De La Cruz, and UFC star Colby Covington.  Those players would all fall short of the final table, Jose De La Cruz bubbling the final table in dramatic fashion.  Jose was all-in against Robert Tannenbaum with eleven players left, holding A♠ K♥ against Robert's 10♥ 10♦.  The flop would come out A♠ K♣ 8♥, but the turn (Q♥) and river (J♠) would bring running broadway cards, giving Robert the winning straight.  Tannenbaum went to the final table seconds in chips, just moments after beginning a slow walk towards the payout podium.  Only two hands would be dealt at the final table, before Uri Teneboim brought up the idea of making a deal.  Players agreed that they would like to see the ICM numbers, which after small negotiations, were appealing to everyone.  Alvaro Grisales held the chip lead at the time of deal, giving him first place money, as well as the tournament title.  The official results from the chop are listed below:

1. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $13,385
2. Robert Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $12,230
3. Dmitry Agrachov (Hollywood, FL) $11,872
4. Rudy Miret (Pembroke Pines, FL) $10,559
5. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $10,500
6. Scott Harwood (Deerfield Beach, FL) $9,839
7. Guillermo Hamilton (Miami, FL) $9,076
8. Uri Teneboim (Boynton Beach, FL) $9,000
9. Thomas Allard (Royal Oak, MI) $7,171
10. Michael Anderson (Sunrise, FL) $5,950

The recurring tournament schedule returned last night, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which had a $3,000 guarantee.  The event saw registration close with (34) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,618 (not including bounties).  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, which action continuing through the money bubble, and down to an outright winner.  Lawrence Smith (Jacksonville, FL) bested David Maddox during heads-up play, taking home $1,073 for first place.  The official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Lawrence Smith (Jacksonville, FL) $1,073
2. David Maddox (Boynton Beach, FL) $655
3. Steven Fassberg (Boca Raton, FL) $393
4. Joseph Diprima (Boca Raton, FL) $288
5. Avi Frier (Hollywood, FL) $209

Tournaments: With the success of the past weekend's event, everyone has this week's $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) circled on their calendars.  For some players, the price point isn't as accessible as certain other tournaments, but there are numerous ways to get into the tournament (for a fraction of the price).  Today begins a group of satellites that are running over the next few days, with two "Step Satellites" on the schedule this afternoon and evening.  The $65 No Limit Hold'em (1 In 5) "Step Satellite" will offer players the opportunity to get into one of  the $240 No Limit Hold'em (1 In 5)"Mega Satellites" that run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Today's "Step Satellites" are structured with starting stacks of 8,000 units, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 10, meaning players have until approximately 2:45pm to join the action.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

11:00am - $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" (1 In 5) Into $240 No Limit Hold'em "Mega" ($1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (15) minutes throughout the event

6:00pm - $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" (1 In 5) Into $240 No Limit Hold'em "Mega" ($1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (15) minutes throughout the event