Monday, December 31st: Ready To Ring In The New Year, After Incredible 2018 Of Isle Poker Action

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament slate started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  In one of the better showings of the month, the tournament's field grew to (40) entries, and saw registration close with an official prize pool of $2,920.  When the payouts were posted, players learned that five spots were going to get paid, with action pausing once the money bubble burst.  A deal was then agreed to, with tournament regular Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) taking home first place money ($675).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $675
2. Bernie Boudle (Davie, FL) $672
3. Paul Bergey (Mooresville, NC) $660
4. Alan Ellenby (Deerfield, IL) $498
5. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $415

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" event, which had a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number was cleared by one player, as the field ended up closing with (15) entries.  The $1,600 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across two spots, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal, with German Zaga (Tamarac, FL) awarded first place money.  Details from the deal are listed below:

1. German Zaga (Tamarac, FL) $520
2. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $424
3. David Schenegelberger (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $385
4. Offer Kohavi (Hallandale Beach, FL) $284

Tournaments: Monday's tournament slate begins at 11:00am, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.  This is the same tournament that usually has a $5,000 guarantee, but with today being New Years Eve (day), it will runs sans the posted number.

The evening time slot hosts an $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which will also run without a posted guarantee.The tournament has an optional "front-end" add-on, which allows players to spend $10 for an extra "boost" to their stacks.  The structure sees players sitting down to 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 15,000 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 prior to each player's first hand played ($10 for 5,000 units)

Sunday, December 30th: "New" Sunday Slate Headlines Tournament Schedule, As We Start To Put A Bow On 2018

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule began (at 11:00am) with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (18) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,746.  Action ended in a four-way chop, with Perry Parang (Cooper City, FL) taking home first place honors.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Perry Parang (Cooper City, FL) $626
2. Joshua Gold (Delray Beach, FL) $613
3. Patrick Carraro (Lake Worth, FL) $312
4. Duane Minerva (Delray Beach, FL) $195

The evening time slot hosted a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, that boasted a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be eclipsed midway through the registration period, as the field  ended up closing with (25) entries (and an official prize pool of $2,925).  There would be no deal-making in the event, as action played down to an outright winner.  Robert Mayer (Boca Raton, FL) bested Joseph Roda (New York, NY) during heads-up play, walking away with $1,316 for his efforts. Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Robert Mayer (Boca Raton, FL) $1,316
2. Joseph Roda (New York, NY) $790
3. Viola Pinney (Cape Canaveral, FL) $497
4. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) $322

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

After more than a year in the evening time (Sunday) slot, the "Turbo Bounty" gets replaced, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500 GTD).  While not quite a "freeze out," this tournament focuses on the importance of decisions, as players will only be entitled two total entries (while most tournaments are unlimited).  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 ($2,000 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

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500)

- 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

Saturday, December 29th: Friday Evening Crushes, As Fredric Berkowitz Tops Five-Way Deal...Lots In Store For Saturday

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the very popular $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  The guarantee was surpassed early in the registration period, as the field closed with (38) entries (and an official prize pool of $1,900).   Three players were scheduled to walk away with a $500 prize, but a deal was agreed to on the money bubble, with four players earning $475.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $475
2. Stanley Aufseeser (Deerfield Beach, FL) $475
3. Mike Zelen (Commack, NY) $475
4. Fransisco Kohly (Davie, FL) $475

Last night's tournament (6:00pm) was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which ended up crushing it's $3,000 guarantee.  By the time registration closed, the field would grow to (95) entries, which equated to a prize pool of $6,955 (after add-ons were included).  It would be the largest Friday night field in recent memory, with twelve spots scheduled to reach the money.  Action played through the money bubble, and eventually paused with five players remaining, at which point a chop was agreed to.  Fredric Berkowitz (Boston, MA) took home first place money in the deal ($1,465), with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Fredric Berkowitz (Boston, MA) $1,465
2. Matthew Suffoletto (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,421
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $833
4. Kenneth Arnaez (Boca Raton, FL) $805
5. Levi Pruss (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $795
6. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $330
7. Sabas Ferrer (Coral Springs, FL) $278
8. Scott Hecker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $243
9. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $221
10. Andrew Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $202
11. Charles Zusage (Plantation, FL) $188
12. Viola Pinney (Cape Canaveral. FL) $174

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 

Following the afternoon event (at 6:00pm), is a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The $5,000 guarantee should attract a very nice field, and some healthy payouts.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am (Friday into Saturday), the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em 

- Players start with 15,000 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 ($2,500 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

Friday, December 28th: Crazy To Think...But We Have Reached The Final Poker Weekend Of 2018

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which carried a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the event would close with (32) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $3,104.  Four spots were scheduled to get paid in the tournament, but action was paused on the money bubble, as players agreed to a five-way chop.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Joshua Bennett (Vero Beach, FL) $624
2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $620
3. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $620
4. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $620
5. George Garbarino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $620

The "Monster Stack" event was followed by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" tournament, which got underway at 6:00pm.  The field would grow to (20) entries, which equated to a prize pool of $1,540 (not including bounties).  Three place were scheduled to get paid, but once again, a chop would be agreed to on the money bubble (four-way).  Everyone in the deal earned $385, with the tournament's results listed below:

1. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $385
2. Fredric Berkowitz (Boston, MA) $385
3. John Costello (Boca Raton, FL) $385
4. Michael Golub (Boynton Beach, FL) $385

Tournaments: With the recent popularity of the "survivor" format tournaments, a new installment has been added to the recurring schedule for December.  Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am (Friday into Saturday), the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $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

Thursday, December 27th: Recapping Wednesday's Action, A We Close Out The Year In Strong Fashion

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," that boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the event would close with (32) entries, meaning three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 prizes, and a fourth to earn $200.  Those scheduled prizes were altered long before the money was reached, as players agreed to an eight-way chop, in which everyone earned $400.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Roger Ramos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
2. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $400
3. Evan Mocyunas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
4. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $400
5. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $400
6. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
7. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $400
8. Ricardo Martinez (Boca Raton, fL) $400

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which got underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament's field grew to (30) entries, and ended up with an official prize pool of $2,210.  Unlike the event prior, the evening tournament did not end in a deal, as action played down to an outright winner.  Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) bested Brian McVan during heads-up play, earning $994 for the win.  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) 4994
2. Brian McVan (West Palm Beach, FL) $597
3. Marc Romani (Pembroke Pines, FL) $376
4. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $243

Tournaments: Two "staple" tournaments of the recurring schedule highlight Thursday's schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD). The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 20,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $130 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 "Bounty"

- 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

Wednesday, December 26th: No Holiday Hangover At The Isle Poker Room, As Action Continues In Strong Fashion (Full House Promo And Full Tournament Slate)

ICYMI: Christmas Day did have one tournament on the schedule (in the evening), but players must have been tired from the celebrating, as the event never got off the ground.  That being said, we hope that all of our players and staff had a great holiday, and look forward to returning to the "regularly scheduled programming" today.

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule begins with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which gets underway at 11:00am.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration that is open through Level 8.  In the event, 1 in every 10 entries will receive a $1,000 payout, with three of those payouts guaranteed.  This has been a very popular format with the players, along with Friday's $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."

Following the "survivor," there is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event in the 6:00pm time slot.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on to their stacks (with a single add-on for $20, or double add-on for $40).

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker room opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $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

Tuesday, December 25th: Happy Holidays From Everyone At The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room!!! Action Still Abound Throughout The Day

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without it's normal $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  With (10) total entries, and an official prize pool of $1,170, only one player was scheduled to walk away with a payout.  When the tournament reached the money bubble, and play was heads up, an even chop was agreed to.  Posted below, are the details of that deal:

1. Michael Goldberg (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $585
2. Denise Rubenstein (Boynton Beach, FL) $585

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which also ran without it's usual guarantee ($1,500).  That didn't deter players from coming out though, as the field grew to (20) total entries.  The $1,530 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across three spots, but once again, a deal was agreed to on the money bubble.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $620
2. David Gounis (Lighthouse Point, FL) $304
3. Scott Bailey (Loxahatchee, FL) $303
4. Edoardo Borrelli (Miami, FL) $303

Tournaments: There is only one tournament on the schedule today, and it falls in the 6:00pm time slot.  The $175 No Limit Hold'em event has run two of the last three Tuesday night's, but will run this evening without a guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration this is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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.

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em

- 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, December 24th: Final Full Week Of December (2018) Poker Action Kicks Off

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, the remaining players agreed to a deal.  Listed below, are the official results from the tournament:

1. Bernie Boudle (Hollywood, FL) $800
2. Erez Fishman (Boca Raton, FL) $800
3. Aaron Burstein (Deerfield Beach, FL) $400

The evening tournament hosted the second running of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" event, boasting a $1,500 guarantee.  The posted number would be eclipsed, after the field closed with (19) entries.  The $1,843 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across two pay spots, but a deal was made on the money bubble, allowing three players to walk away with a return on their investment.  The official details from the deal are listed below:

1. Robert Comiskey (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $800
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $674
3. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $369

Tournaments: Monday's tournament slate begins at 11:00am, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.  This is the same tournament that usually has a $5,000 guarantee, but with today being the day before Christmas, it will runs sans the posted number.

The evening time slot hosts an $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which will also run without a posted guarantee.The tournament has an optional "front-end" add-on, which allows players to spend $10 for an extra "boost" to their stacks.  The structure sees players sitting down to 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 15,000 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 prior to each player's first hand played ($10 for 5,000 units)

Sunday, December 23rd: Leonard Black Heads Saturday Night Chop, Sunday's "New" Tournament Slate Returns

ICYMI: Yesterday's headlining event was the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), which ran in the evening time slot (6:00pm).  The tournament's field would grow to (45) entries, equating to a prize pool of $5,265.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, and after Shelia O'Connor was eliminated in 6th place, a deal was agreed to.  Leonard Black (Delray Beach, FL) was awarded first place money ($1,285), with the full results of the event listed below:

1. Leonard Black (Delray Beach, FL) $1,285
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,110
3. George Garbarino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $877
4. Danny Blackburn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $850
5. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) $827
6. Shelia O'Connor (Ft. Myers, FL) $316

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

After more than a year in the evening time (Sunday) slot, the "Turbo Bounty" gets replaced, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500 GTD).  While not quite a "freeze out," this tournament focuses on the importance of decisions, as players will only be entitled two total entries (while most tournaments are unlimited).  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 ($2,000 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

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500)

- 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

Saturday, December 22nd: Friday's Nights Tournament Crushes, $5,000 GTD Evening Event Headlines Saturday's Schedule

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began with the second-ever running of the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  While not as successful as last week's event (in terms of entries), the tournament still surpassed the guarantee, after registration closed with (23) entries.  The $1,150 prize pool meant that three spots were scheduled to be paid out, two of which were $500, and one that was $150.  Once the money bubble burst, those payouts were altered, with the official results listed below:

1. Eugene Mirabello (Deerfield Beach, FL) $384
2. Dan Killi (Parkland, FL) $383
3. Bill Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $383

The evening tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $3,000 posted guarantee.  After the field closed with (68) total entries, the prize pool closed at an impressive $4,996, absolutely crushing the guarantee.  Nine places were scheduled to reach the money, meaning one player that reached the final table would walk away empty handed. Once the money bubble burst, the action continued on, playing down to the point where five players remained.  Those left then agreed to an "even" chop, with every in the deal receiving $827 (except the fifth place spot, which got one dollar less).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $827
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $827
3. Misty Abeln (Parkland, FL) $827
4. Anthony Vulpis (Pompano Beach, FL) $827
5. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $826
6. Kenneth Arnaez (Boca Raton, FL) $262
7. Wayne Luggery (Plantation, FL) $225
8. Daniel Shortly (Lake Worth, FL) $200
9. Joseph Ricco (Boynton Beach, FL) $175

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event.  This tournament was labeled a "Seniors 50+" event last week, but is now open to any players that would like to join.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 

Following the afternoon event (at 6:00pm), is a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasts a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The $5,000 guarantee should attract a very nice field, and some healthy payouts.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am (Friday into Saturday), the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em 

- Players start with 15,000 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 ($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 (20) minutes

Friday, December 21st: Raymond Millard Goes "Back-To-Back," Survivor Returns, And Some January Announcements Around The Corner

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (33) entries, which equated to a prize pool of $3,201.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, but things never reached that point, as players agreed to a deal on the money bubble.  A day after topping Wednesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) topped the payouts once again ($960).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) $980
2. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $762
3. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $520
4. Emen Sons (Boynton Beach, FL) $475
5. Phillip Consolo (Aventura, FL) $464

Last night's tournament (6:00pm) was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event, which attracted a field of (22) entries.  The official prize pool of $1,694 was scheduled to be spread across three pay spots, with players agreeing to a chop once the money bubble burst.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Michele Ponticorvo (Virginia Gardens, FL) $565
2. Daniel Doherty (Huntersville, NC) $565
3. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $564

Tournaments: With the recent popularity of the "survivor" format tournaments, a new installment has been added to the recurring schedule for December.  Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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-9:00am (Friday into Saturday), the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $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

Thursday, December 20th: Millard And Mbaied Top Wednesday Tournament Chops, As We Continue Towards Another Action Packed Poker Weekend

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate began with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), awarding $1,000 prizes for every ten entries in the field.  After eight levels of registration, the event closed with (28) entries, equating to three $1,000 pay spots.  When the field reached the money bubble, a deal was agreed to, with the official results of the tournament listed below:

1. Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) $1,000
2. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $800
3. Marc Freund (Plantation, FL) $600
4. Carlos Ardila (Miami, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which attracted a field of (32) entries.  The $2,164 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a heads-up deal was agreed to.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Mohamad Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $855
2. Kevin Edwards (Coral Springs, FL) $703
3. Lee Harrison (Margate, FL) $368
4. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $238

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament scheduled begins at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which has a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  A player-favorite since making it to the schedule more than a year ago, the "Monster Stack" is sure to attract a nice sized field.

Following the "Monster Stack," is a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty," which gets underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  For each player elimination in the tournament, a $25 bounty is awarded.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-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 - $130 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 "Bounty"

- 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

Wednesday, December 19th: Popular "Survivor" Format Returns, Along With The Full House Promo When Doors Open

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started (at 11:00am) with a $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD).  The field grew to (25) entries by the time registration closed, which fell just two entries short of the posted guarantee.  The payouts were spread across four spots, and after the elimination of Al Green (Weston, FL) in fourth place, a three-way chop was agreed to.  Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) earned first place money ($941), and added another Omaha 8B tournament win to his resume.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $941
2. Jeffrey Levitt (Delray Beach, FL) $878
3. Greg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $851
4. Al Green (Weston, FL) $330

The evening tournament was the standard $175 No Limit Hold'em event that is usually in the Tuesday night time slot, but it ran without a guarantee.  The tournament's field closed with (9) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,233.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Mohamad Mbaied (Pompano Beach, FL) $617
2. Eugene Alkes (Delray Beach, FL) $616 

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule begins with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which gets underway at 11:00am.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration that is open through Level 8.  In the event, 1 in every 10 entries will receive a $1,000 payout, with three of those payouts guaranteed.  This has been a very popular format with the players, along with Friday's $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."

Following the "survivor," there is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event in the 6:00pm time slot.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on to their stacks (with a single add-on for $20, or double add-on for $40).

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker room opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $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

Tuesday, December 18th: It's The Full House Promo When The Doors Open, Followed By An Action Packed Day Of Poker

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule started with the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event, which got underway at 11:00am.  At registration's close, the tournament clock would show (42) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,000.  Six places were scheduled to get paid, and after Robert Comiskey (Michigan) was eliminated in sixth place, the remaining players agreed to a chop.  Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) was awarded first place money ($1,115), with official results from the event posted below:

1. Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) $1,115
2. Eugene Calden (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,110
3. Aaron Berman (Boynton Beach, FL) $930
4. Ramon González (Miami, FL) $830
5. Michael Maresca (Wyckoff, NJ) $715
6. Robert Comiskey (Michigan) $300

The evening tournament was a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would grow to (24) players, battling it out for their piece of the $1,838 prize pool.  Three places were scheduled to get paid, with a deal agreed to after the money bubble burst.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $652
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $591
3. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $595

Tournaments: It's Tuesday, which means that the mixed-game players start the tournament action. At 11:00am, players will begin arriving for the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which carries a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Folding the mixed-game tournament, cards will get in the air for the $175 No Limit Hold'em event, which begins at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-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 - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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 - $175 No Limit Hold'em

- 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