ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon at 12:00pm, (43) players returned for Day 2 of the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD). Of those returning, (37) would reach the money, with Andrew Daire's early exit seemingly one of the first to exit. Daire returned with 16,000 chips, which was just over three big blinds when play resumed. Not only did Andrew manage to reach the money, but he was able to chip up enough to finish in 13th place ($875). Daire's storyline was the was the first of many during the day, but like the saying goes, people remember what happens first...and what happens last. What ended up happening last was definitely a headline, as the tournament played down to an outright winner, with David Albertson besting Joseph Ritzie during heads-up play. The win was Albertson's third here at the Isle Casino Pompano Park, and was worth $12,220. Full results from the tournaments final table are listed below:
- David Albertson (Margate, FL) $12,220
- Joseph Ritzie (Hamilton, OH) $8,580
- Howard Hobbs (Hollywood, FL) $5,520
- Brent Cahoon (Delray Beach, FL) $3,445
- Mihaly Lukacs (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,660
- Hector Pacheco (Davie, FL) $2,205
- Did Not Report (Aspen, CO) $1,850
- William Swicicki (Boca Raton, FL) $1,520
- Steven Flacco (Delray Beach, FL) $1,220
- William Nappier (Hollywood, FL) $1,030
As the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) was playing out, the second event of the day got underway at 3:00pm, and was a $130 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD). After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (159) entries, which helped eclipse the posted number. The official prize pool ended up at $15,900, which would be spread across (20) payspots, with first place scheduled to take home $4,271. Some notables to cash in the event (short of the final table) included: Michael Weinberg (11th place), Bruce Warren (13th place), Cathy Miller (15th place), Daniel Genachte (16th place), and Jackie Lee McGilvery (20th place).
The final table would play down to the point when four remained, with those players agreeing to a deal, which saw Jeffrey Morrison (Boca Raton, FL) taking home first place money. Also part of the deal was Tony Burns (Davie, FL), who was awarded third place money. Official details from the tournament's final table are listed below:
- Jeffrey Morrison (Boca Raton, FL) $2,798
- Milan Novakovich (Lauderhill, FL) $2,410
- Tony Burns (Davie, FL) $2,270
- Pablo Bolado (Spain) $2,193
- Jordan Shamah (Delray Beach, FL) $767
- Francisco Regaldo (Miami, FL) $636
- Trent Smith (Vero Beach, FL) $553
- Maxton Habitzreuter (Boca Raton, FL) $496
- Leonid Goldshtyne (Tamarac, FL) $427
- Donald Williams (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $374
Tournaments: This weekend is another multi-flight (large guarantee) event, and today's tournament schedule begins with a satellite into said tournament. The $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $360 NLH ($100,000 GTD) is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes in length. Registration is open through Level 8, with the satellite guaranteeing (3) seats into the event.
Tonight's headlining tournament is a $175 No Limit Hold'em ($25,000 GTD), with players getting the opportunity to satellite into that event as well. A $50 No Limit Hold'em satellite into that tournament begins at 2:00pm this afternoon, and is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes. Registration for the satellite is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.
At 6:00pm, the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($25,000 GTD) will get underway, continuing a string of larger guaranteed tournaments (which began earlier this weekend). The day's "big" event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout. Registration is open through Level 8, giving players the opportunity to join the action for almost three hours.
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.
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 - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $360 NLH ($100,000 GTD) (3 Seats GTD)
- Players start with 10,000 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
2:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $175 NLH ($25,000 GTD) (3 Seats GTD)
- Players start with 10,000 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
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 (10) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes
