Tuesday, October 30th: Day 3 Of Isle Open Main Event Ready To Crown A Champion, As We Wrap Up The Series

ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, the (89) players that bagged chips for the Isle Open Main Event returned to play.  There were (207) total entries in the event to start the day, but with registration open through Level 12, we would see (60) more entries over the first three hours of the day.  The tournament closed with a total of (267) entries, and an official prize pool of $360,450.  Of the (87) players that remained at registration's close, (34) would reach the money, with first place scheduled to take home $81,373.  James Caldarero (Sarasota, FL) was eliminated on the money bubble in Level 17, with yesterday's action concluding after Level 19.  There are (18) players remaining, with Day 3 action resuming this afternoon at 12:00pm.

While the Main Event was playing down to the money, the second to last tournament of the series was getting underway.  Event #13 ($300 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty" $10,000 GTD) of the Isle Open began at 3:00pm, and saw registration close with (42) entries.  The prize pool grew to $6,510, along with a bounty pool of $4,200.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to the point where things were three-handed.  A deal was then reached, with Adam Zeltser (Brooklyn, NY) winning his first ever tournament.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Adam Zeltser (Brooklyn, NY) $2,034
2. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,503
3. Leslie Cutler (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,410
4. Howard Talesnick (Boynton Beach, FL) 
5. John Dollinger (Coral Springs, FL) $521
6. Juan Martinez (Miami, FL) $391

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule sees the conclusion of the 2018 Isle Open, but the first event of the day is no included in the series.  At 11:00am, the recurring tournament schedule returns, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration open through Level 8.  There is an optional add-on at the conclusion of registration, which sees players get 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes towards the prize pool).

At 12:00pm, the remaining (18) players from Event #11 ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em $300,000 GTD) return to action, with a winner to be crowned this evening.  Play will resume in Level 20, with blinds of 6,000/12,000/12,000, and levels that last (60) minutes throughout the day.

The final event (Event #14) of the Isle Open is in the 6:00pm time slot, and is a $175 No Limit Hold'em tournament, with a $25,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.  This is the final opportunity for players to win a trophy for the series, so expect things to be super busy.

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.  That high hand period will run through 12:00am, then transitioning to $100 every (60) minutes from 12:00am-3:00am.

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

- Optional add-on after Level 8 ($20 for 10,000 units)

12:00pm - 2018 Isle Open Event #11 | $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($300,000 GTD) Day 3

- Players start with 40,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (12) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels 1-12 will last (50) minutes, with Levels 13+ transitioning to (60) minutes

6:00pm - 2018 Isle Open | Event #14 | $175 No Limit Hold'em ($25,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 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 (20) minutes