Thursday, December 6th: Isle Poker Classic Schedule Headlined By Opening Flight Of $1,100 Main Event ($200,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with Event #4 ($200 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" of the Isle Poker Classic.  Even without a posted guarantee, the tournament attracted a very impressive field of (84) entries, and an official prize pool of $13,440.  There were numerous Isle Poker notables in the field, (12) of which reached the money in the tournament.  We can't call it a trend just yet, but for the third tournament in a row, action ended in a heads-up chop.  Allan Bieler (West Palm Beach, FL) took first place in the deal, winning his second-ever Isle Poker Classic trophy, and fourth Isle Poker major overall.  Anthony Bennett (West Palm Beach, FL) was awarded second place money in the deal, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Allan Bieler (West Palm Beach, FL) $3,479
2. Anthony Bennett (West Palm Beach, FL) $3,477
3. Patt Norris (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,630
4. Robert Gelin (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,102
5. Nicholas Visconti (Delray Beach, FL) $840
6. Marc Sacheli (Miami, FL) $672
7. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $558
8. James Powers (Norwich, CT) $470
9. David Hixson (Hollywood, FL) $433
10. Angelo Pinto (Lords Valley, PA) $403
11. Steven Flacco (Delray Beach, FL) $188
12. Dwight Pinkerton (Boca Raton, FL) $188

A few hours after the "Seniors 50+" event got underway, action for Event #5 of the Isle Poker Classic ($240 Pot Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo) began.  The "specialized" tournament saw registration close with a  field of (21) entries, and a $4,200 prize pool.  Three place were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, players agreed to a chop.  The three-way deal saw Matthew Bianchini (Naples, FL) awarded first place money ($1,676), with the official Event #5 results posted below:

1. Matthew Bianchini (Naples, FL) $1,676
2. Robert Wachtel (Boca Raton, FL) $1,380
3. Marvin Gleicher (Boca Raton, FL) $1,144

The 6:00pm time slot hosted a $130 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into Event #7 of the Isle Poker Classic ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $200,000 GTD).  The satellite's field closed with (48) entries, and a prize pool of $5,280, meaning five seats would be awarded (and one cash spot).  Official results from the satellite are posted below:

1. Juan Peralta (Isle Poker Classic Event #7 Seat)
2. Thomas Allard (Isle Poker Classic Event #7 Seat)
3. James Hamburger (Isle Poker Classic Event #7 Seat)
4. Leonardo Clavel (Isle Poker Classic Event #7 Seat)
5. Stefania Deluca (Isle Poker Classic Event #7 Seat)

Tournaments: Today's marks the beginning of the Isle Poker Classic Main Event, but before things get underway at 2:00pm, there are two tournaments to speak of.  The first, which gets underway at 10:00am, is a $250 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into Event #7 ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $200,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

An hour later, Event #6 of the Isle Poker Classic gets underway, and is a $250 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event (with an $8,000 guaranteed Prize pool).  More popular than it's pot limit counterpart that was played yesterday, Event #6 is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

The first opening flight of Event #7 (Isle Poker Classic $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $200,000 GTD) begins at 2:00pm, with three more to follow (over the next three days).  The Main Event is structured with 30,000 unit starting stacks, (40) minute levels (on Day 1, transitioning to 50 on Day 2), and registration that is open through Level 12.  While each of the starting days are scheduled to end at Level 12, registration stays open through 12:00pm on Day 2, closing when the first hand is dealt on Monday.

At 6:00pm, there is another $250 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into Event #7, which mirrors the structure from the 10:00am satellite that runs before it.

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.

10:00am - $250 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Isle Poker Classic Event #7 ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $200,000 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

11:00am - 2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #6) | $250 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($8,000 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 (25) minutes

2:00pm - 2018 Isle Poker Classic (Event #7) | $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 30,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (12) levels, including before the first hand is dealt on Day 2

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels 1-12 will last (40) minutes, Levels 12+ will last (50) minutes

6:00pm - $250 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into Isle Poker Classic Event #7 ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $200,000 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