Sunday, September 30th: Recapping The $150 NLH ($10,000 GTD), As Another $8,000 In Combined Guarantees On The Schedule

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty."  The event would close with (7) entries in the field, and a prize fund of $735 (along with a bounty pool of $700).  The tournament was scheduled to see a "winner-take-all," but when play reached heads-up, a deal was agreed to.  Details of the chop are listed below:

1. Steve Valera (Coral Springs, FL) $368
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $367

The headlining event of the day was in the evening time slot (6:00pm), and was a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD).  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (81) entries, and an official prize pool of $10,000.  A total of eleven players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to the point where the final table was four-handed.  The remaining players then agreed to an even deal, with Katrina Powers (Oakland Park, FL) taking home first place honors.  Full results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Katrina Powers (Oakland Park, FL) $1,802
2. Robert Leff (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,802
3. Alan Beyda (Coral Springs, FL) $1,802
4. Vito Polera (Coral Springs, FL) $1,802
5. Paul Smerdon (Pompano Beach, FL) $624
6. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $500
7. Lisa Teebaggy (Boca Raton, FL) $415
8. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $350
9. Alan Ago (Margate, FL) $323
10. Andreas Athanasopoulos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $300
11. Stanley Aufseeser (Deerfield Beach, FL) $280

Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule sees the return of the $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event, which has always been a player favorite, is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks (and levels that last 20 minutes).  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows (closing once the first hand is dealt in Level 9).

The evening time slot hosts a "Sunday staple," with the action for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) getting underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Because of the turbo levels, registration is open through the first (10) levels (and the break that follows).

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-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.  From 12:00am-3:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

11:00am - $125 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

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 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 (15) minute

Saturday, September 29th: Another $10,000 GTD Evening Tournament Headlines Schedule, With "Super High Hands" Returning

ICYMI: Friday kicked off the weekend with two tournaments, totaling a combined $8,000 in guarantees.  The afternoon event was an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which carried with it a $3,000 guarantee.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (55) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,555 (after optional add-ons were included into the number).  Seven spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the money was reached (and one player was eliminated), a six-way deal was agreed to.  Marc Roth (Plantation, FL) took first place money in the deal ($833), with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Marc Roth (Plantation, FL) $833
2. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $753
3. Tamra Piderit (Weston, FL) $522
4. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $459
5. Matthew Chisolm (Charlotte, NC) $457
6. Richard Burton (Weston, FL) $371
7. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $160

The 6:00pm event was another $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, but the guarantee was a very healthy $5,000.  The field would eventually close with (75) entries, and even with the option add-ons included into the prize pool, it would close directly on the $5,000 number.  The players to reach the ten-handed were guaranteed a piece of the pool, with action eventually ending in a three-way deal.  Robert Peoples took first place money ($1,600), after holding a commanding chip lead at the time of the chop.  Official results from the evening event are posted below:

1. Robert Peoples (Coral Springs, FL) $1,600
2. Michael Gutterman (Delray Beach, FL) $884
3. Chase Carlin (Boynton Beach, FL) $800
4. Nathan Schwartz (Boca Raton, FL) $413
5. Majorie Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $313
6. Pedro Corado (Pompano Beach, FL) $250
7. Da Araujo (Pompano Beach, FL) $220
8. Vincent Laino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $200
9. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $170
10. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $150

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty."  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (25) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  In addition to having one of the more "player friendly" structures, the tournament also offers $100 bounties for each player elimination.

The day's headlining event begins at 6:00pm, and is a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, with a very healthy $10,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 16,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  These five-figure guaranteed events always attract really nice crowds, and tonight's installment should be no different.  Players have until the beginning of Level 9 to join the action, which is a period of almost three hours to enter to event.

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty"

- 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 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

Friday, September 28th: It's Friday, Which Means A Combined $8,000 In Tournament Guarantees, And "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: The official results from yesterday's $200 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, along with the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty," will be posted shortly after the poker room opens.

Tournaments: Friday's tournament schedule has a combined $8,000 in guaranteed prize pools, beginning at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

The evening event (6:00pm) looks very similar to the afternoon tournament, but carries an even larger guarantee.  The $80 No Limit Hold'em event has a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, and has the same structure as it's 11:00am counterpart.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

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 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 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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Thursday, September 27th: Mixed-Game Action, Along With "Super High Hands," Headlines Thursday's Schedule

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament action kicked off at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be eclipsed just as registration was closing, as the optional add-ons brought the official prize pool to $2,623.  Of the (39) entries in the tournament, seven ended up reaching the money, as players agreed to a deal at the final table.  Official results from the afternoon event are listed below:

1. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $548
2. Richard Kessler (Oakland Park, FL) $457
3. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $457
4. Jose Arvelo (Pompano Beach, FL) $391
5. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $327
6. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $323
7. Thomas Gari (Aventura, FL) $120

The evening event ($100 No Limit Hold'em) was a little more "intimate," as the field closed with (11) total entries.  After the add-ons were included, the official prize pool would close at $863, which was scheduled to be paid out to two spots.  Once heads-up play was reached, a deal was struck, with the official results listed below:

1. Roberto Desogos (Pompano Beach, FL) $521
2. Bruce Warren (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $342

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins with one of the most popular recurring events, which happens to be of the non-no limit hold'em variety.  The $200 Limit Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) event gets underway at 11:00am, and is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (30) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, with this same structure being introduced last week, and players raving about the deep play offered.

The 6:00pm time slot hosts the inaugural running of the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty," a tournament that players have circled since the month's schedule was released.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and is a crucial point in the event, because it will determine how much the bounties are worth.  Each entry from the tournament will set aside $40 towards the "bounty pool," and once registration is over, the total pool will be divided by the players remaining.  That will then be the amount players earn for every "post registration" elimination.

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 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 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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the blog.

11:00am - $200 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($5,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty"

- Players start with 14,000 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

ICYMI: 2018 Isle Open Schedule Released, $1,500 NLH Main Event The Headliner

Players have been eagerly awaiting the release of the 2018 Isle Open schedule, which is proudly posted above.  The fourteen-event series runs from October 3rd through October 30th, and is headlined by a $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event, which boasts a $300,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Outside of the main event, there are three other tournaments with six-figure guarantees, beginning with Event #1.  The opening event of the series is a $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) multi, with eight total flights, which run from October 3rd (Wednesday) through October 6th (Saturday).  The players who bag chips for Day 2 will then return on Sunday (October 7th), with the event scheduled to play down to a winner.

The other multis during the series are Event #3 ($100 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD), and Event #6 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  Some new additions to the schedule include a $1,000 8-Game Mix (H.O.R.S.E., NLH, PLO, 2-7 Triple Draw), and an $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Six-Max.  The $2,500 No Limit Hold'em (8-Max) sees it's return to the schedule, a tournament that was introduced as a "single-day turbo" last year (before single-ante events were all the rage).

Structure sheets for the tournaments will be released shortly, and can be found here on the blog, posted on Twitter (@PokerIslePP), and on our Facebook page (Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker).

Wednesday, September 26th: McGrath Heads A Five-Way Chop Of The $25,000 GTD, As We Roll On With The "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The trend of larger afternoon tournament fields continued, as registration closed with (36) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,500.  A total of five players were scheduled to reach the money, and after Nelson Pacheco (Pompano Beach, FL) was eliminated in fifth place, the final four players agreed to a deal.  Ahsron Ragoonanan and William Reich each took $653, with the former being awarded the "first place" spot.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Ashron Ragoonanan (Trinidad & Tobago) $653
2. William Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $653
3. Dan Diamond (Plantation, FL) $556
4. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $438
5. Nelson Pacheco (Pompano Beach, FL) $200

The headlining tournament of the day started at 6:00pm, and was a $175 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $25,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be surpassed by a single entry, as (183) entries made up the field, equating to a prize pool of $25,071.  A total of (23) players reached the money, with notables like Michael Corbett, Elsie Rodriguez, Pedro Palacio, Scott Levitt, and Rudy Miret, all cashing short of the final table.  After half of the final table was eliminated, the final five players agreed to a deal, with Matthew McGrath taking home the first place share of $3,622.  It was a Isle Casino Poker "who's who" making up the rest of the players in the deal, including Peter Fellows, Tom Gity, Scott Hecker, and Christopher Lawson.  Official results from the deal, and the final table, are listed below:

1. Matthew McGrath (Bellmore, NY) $3,622
2. Peter Fellows (Pembroke Pines, FL) $3,425
3. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) $3,285
4. Scott Hecker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,231
5. Christopher Lawson (Livingston, TX) $2,626
6. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $1,000
7. Martin Jorgensen (Pompano Beach, FL) $852
8. Willie Wiggins (Pembroke Pines, FL) $750
9. Stephen Bromfield (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $650
10. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $552

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

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, 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.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 14,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool). 

Tuesday, September 25th: "Win, Place, Show" Returns, As The Evening $175 NLH ($25,000 GTD) Headlines The Schedule

ICYMI: The third week of September started with a $80 No Limit Hold'em event (11:00am), that boasted a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  What we ended up seeing, was one of the largest afternoon fields in a long while.  A total of (51) entries showed on the tournament clock at registration's close, and after the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, it would officially close at $3,427.  There would be seven players scheduled to reach the money, and after the "in-the-money" eliminations of Allan Werner and John Joffey, the remaining five players would agree to a deal.  Michael Dotson earned first place money in the chop, and would walk away with $817.  Official results are listed below:

1. Michael Dotson (Jupiter, FL) $817
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $650
3. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $585
4. Michael Ladda (Delray Beach, FL) $541
5. Greg Weiss (Pompano Beach, FL) $474
6. John Joffey (Davie, FL) $206
7. Allan Werner (Cooper City, FL) $154

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without. posted guarantee.  The field would officially close with (10) total entries, and a prize pool of $790.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, the final two players agreed to a deal (with the official results posted below):

1. Daniel Shortley (Lake Worth, FL) $450
2. Michael McGill (Coral Springs, FL) $340

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better (during the afternoon tournament), will receive entry into the tournament just listed. 

At 6:00pm, we see one of the headlining single-day events of the money, as the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($25,000 GTD) gets underway.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 10, allowing a little "extra" time for players to join the action.

Promotions: Tuesday's promotions start with the every-popular Full House Early Bird, with the first (25) full houses awarded up to $60.  The amount won depends on which game is being played, as 2/2 Limit Hold'em players earn $20 (for each full house while eligible), 2/4 Limit Hold'em players earning $40 (for each full house while eligible), and $60 for those playing: 1/2 No Limit Hold'em, 2/5 No Limit Hold'em, 5/10 No Limit Hold'em, 3/6 Limit Hold'em, and 8/16 O.E.

The standard high hands begin at 10:00am (because off the full house promotion), 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.  

At 6:00pm (through midnight), the promotion transitions to something the room has never seen before...the "Win, Place, Show" high hand promotion.  There will be THREE high hands awarded every hour, with the money awarded based on the strength of the qualifying hands.  So yes...players have the opportunity to grab one...two... three of the high hands that are up for grab.  Payouts are listed below:

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($25,000 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

Monday, September 24th: New Week, Same Great Tournament And Promotion Action

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the ever-popular $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasted a $3,000 guarantee.  The official prize pool would end up falling directly on the posted number, after the field closed with (30) entries.  A total of seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with the posted payouts eventually altered, when players made a deal at the final table.  The official results from the "Monster Stack" are listed below:

1. Robert Barkan (Key West, FL) $708
2. Joseph Mancuso (Pompano Beach, FL) $568
3. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $516
4. Marquis Grant (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $411
5. Stacy Thomas (Jupiter, FL) $357
6. William Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $249
7. Raymond Pedalino (River Edge, NJ) $191

The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD), which has become one of the more popular events with players.  After ten levels of open registration, the tournament's field would close with (43) entries, and a prize fund of $3,925 (which doesn't include the $25 bounties).  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, but before the bubble was reached, a deal was agreed to.  Six players ended up walking away with a piece of the prize pool, with the top five each earning $737.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $737
2. Daniel Steele (North Palm Beach, FL) $737
3. Mark Rossman (Brunswick, NJ) $737
4. Patricia Conrad (Lake Worth, FL) $737
5. James Holheimer (Somerset, NJ) $737
6. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $240

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

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, 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.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 14,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Sunday, September 23rd: More Tournament Guarantees, And "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty" event, which attracted just enough players to start the event.  The tournament clock would show just three entries at registration's close, with Joseph Quaider (Brooklyn, NY) the only man standing.  He'd collect the $200 in bounties for eliminating his two opponents, and was also awarded the full prize pool for first place.  Quaider earned $315 for the first place, and added another result to his Hendon Mob resume.

The evening tournament was a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried with it, a very healthy $10,000 guarantee.  The official prize pool would fall directly on the number at the end of registration, after the tournament clock showed a field of (63) entries. Of those entries, (8) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) would best Join Tice (Pompano Beach, FL) to win the event, and collect $3,600 in the process.  Official details from the tournament are listed below:

1. Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) $3,600
2. John Tice (Pompano Beach, FL) $2,115
3. Alfred Zucaro (Boca Raton, FL) $1,325
4. Larry Stoddard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $900
5. Joshua Skaggs (Nixa, MO) $700
6. Louis Leo (Boca Raton, FL) $550
7. Bruce Warren (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $450
8. James McCaffrey (Sunrise, FL) $360

Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule sees the return of the $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event, which has always been a player favorite, is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks (and levels that last 20 minutes).  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows (closing once the first hand is dealt in Level 9).

The evening time slot hosts a "Sunday staple," with the action for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) getting underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Because of the turbo levels, registration is open through the first (10) levels (and the break that follows).

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00pm, 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 12:00pm through 7:00pm, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $125 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

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 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 (15) minutes 

Saturday, September 22nd: $10,000 GTD Evening Tournament (6:00PM) Headlines The Day's Schedule, Along With "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: Friday morning's tournament action got started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The registration period stayed open through eight levels, and once the optional add-ons were collected (after registration closed), the official prize pool would be released.  Players still remaining then learned that five spots would receive a piece of the $3,000 pool, with first place scheduled to take home $1,230.  While many of the daytime tournaments end up in a chop, yesterday's action played down to an outright winner, with Scott Greenberg (Delray Beach, FL) besting Daniel Diamond (Plantation, FL) to take down the tournament.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Scott Greenberg (Delray Beach, FL) $1,230
2. Daniel Diamond (Plantation, FL) $750
3. Alan Buky (Ocala, FL) $450
4. Fabio Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $330
5. William Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $240

The evening tournament was also an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, but the guarantee was even larger, as players had their eyes on the $5,000 number.  Registration closed with (62) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $5,000.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, and once again, we saw the event play down to an outright winner.  This time is would be Waldemar Wasiliewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) denying Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) yet another Isle Casino Poker tournament win.  Waldemar walked away with $1,799 for the win, with Cohen receiving $1,058 for his runner-up finish.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Waldermar Wailiewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,799
2. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,058
3. James Newcomb (Parkland, FL) $663
4. Dennis Aron (Margate, FL) $450
5. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $350
6. Charles Zusag (Plantation, FL) $275
7. Seymour Weiner (Boca Raton, FL) $225
8. Martin Furer (Plantation, FL) $180

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty."  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (25) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  In addition to having one of the more "player friendly" structures, the tournament also offers $100 bounties for each player elimination.

The day's headlining event begins at 6:00pm, and is a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, with a very healthy $10,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 16,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  These five-figure guaranteed events always attract really nice crowds, and tonight's installment should be no different.  Players have until the beginning of Level 9 to join the action, which is a period of almost three hours to enter to event.

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty"

- 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 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

Friday, September 21st: Two Tournaments With A Combined $8,000 In Guarantees, And "Super High Hands" Headline The Start To The Weekend

ICYMI: The Thursday morning tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which ended up attracting a field of (9) entries.  Once registration closed, the optional add-ons were added to the prize pool, which officially closed at $593.  Official details from the event are listed below:

1. Michael Ladda (Delray Beach, FL) $385
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale, FL) $208

Tournaments: Friday's tournament schedule has a combined $8,000 in guaranteed prize pools, beginning at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

The evening event (6:00pm) looks very similar to the afternoon tournament, but carries an even larger guarantee.  The $80 No Limit Hold'em event has a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, and has the same structure as it's 11:00am counterpart.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

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 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 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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the Bravo Poker Live app.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Thursday, September 20th: "Super High Hands" Return, With The Opportunity To Win Up To $3,000 (6:00PM-1:00AM)

ICYMI: Yesterday evening's tournament was a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without a posted guarantee.  After registration closed with (16) entries, and the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, it would officially close at $1,268.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the event, and once the money bubble burst, the final pair of players agreed to a deal.  Roberto Desogos (Pompano Beach, FL) took home first place money, which John Nucci walked away with the remaining share of the prize pool.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Roberto Desogos (Pompano Beach, FL) $725
2. John Nucci (Annapolis, MD) $543

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The 6:00pm time slot hosts the second running of the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty," a tournament that players have circled since the month's schedule was released.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and is a crucial point in the event, because it will determine how much the bounties are worth.  Each entry from the tournament will set aside $40 towards the "bounty pool," and once registration is over, the total pool will be divided by the players remaining.  That will then be the amount players earn for every "post registration" elimination.

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 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 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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the blog.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty"

- Players start with 14,000 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

Wednesday, September 19th: Doors Open With The "New" Early Bird Full House Promotion, And Continues With Great Poker Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The prize pool would grow to $955, after the field closed with a total of (15) entries.  Two spots were scheduled to be paid, with action playing down to an outright winner, as Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) bested Adel Arbuckle (Atlanta, GA) to grab the win.  Official numbers from the afternoon event are listed below:

1. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $621
2. Adem Arbuckle (Atlanta, GA) $334

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was also an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with the numbers almost doubling in size.  The field ended up closing with (26) entries, which helped the prize pool climb to $1,642, with four spots scheduled to get paid.  Once the money bubble burst, the final four players agreed to a deal, with Abbdolhamid Baby (North Miami, FL) taking home first place money.  The official details from the deal are listed below:

1. Adddolhamid Caby (North Miami, FL) $476
2. Marcio Peixoto (Ocoee, FL) $437
3. John Costello (Boca Raton, FL) $342
4. Jonathan Joffey (Davie, FL) $387

Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

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, 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.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 14,000 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

- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).