Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Tuesday, September 11th: Erik Christensen Tops The $360 NLH ($100,000 GTD), As "Win, Place, Show" High Hands Headline Tuesday's Schedule

ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, (25) players returned for Day 2 of the $360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), ready to play down to a winner.  The action started off pretty quick, as Preecha Taepakdee eliminated Barton Taylor (25th place) on the second hand of the day, flopping bottom set against top pair.  After that, it took an hour to lose just four more players, with the final two tables reached after ninety-minutes of play.

As the field got closer to reached the final table, we saw numerous notables add a deep Isle Poker tournament run to their resumes.  Richard Wetter, Leticia Galinis, Anthony Mucci, Engelberth Valera, and Rodney Moret-Rojas, all earned cashes worth over $1,425.  Preecha Taepakdee would then be the first player eliminated from the "unofficial final table" (10th place - $2,010), and would be followed by Matthew Bretzfield (Kings Park, NY), who continued his solid tournament run (which has lasted for over a month now, winning $2,310 for his 9th place finish).  Even though she started Day 2 with the second smallest stack, Edina Pantinchin (Miami Beach, FL) was able to "short stack" her way to the final table, departing just moments after Bretzfield, and collecting $2,370 for her 8th place finish.  After Shannon Mau's (Miami, FL) elimination in 7th place ($3,155), the final table would lose David Inselberg (Boca Raton, FL), who came into Day 2 with the overall chip lead (6th place - $3,705).  The final five would be battling it out for some healthy payouts, but there would be no deal-making until heads-up play was reached, with Erik Christensen (Miami, FL) and Zachary Milchman (Boca Raton, FL) chopping up the top two prizes.  Erik held the chip lead at the time of the deal, and would be awarded first place money, along with the top spot in the official results (which are posted below):
  1. Erik Christensen (Miami, FL) $20,498
  2. Zachary Milchman (Boca Raton, FL) $18,367
  3. Tracy Scala (Village Of Golf, FL) $9,515
  4. Richard Leger (Lighthouse Point, FL) $5,790
  5. Eric Kolodny (Sunny Isles, FL) $4,470
  6. David Inselberg (Boca Raton, FL) $3,705
  7. Shannon Mau (Miami, FL) $3,155
  8. Edina Pantinchin (Miami Beach, FL) $2,730
  9. Matthew Bretzfield (Kings Park, NY) $2,310
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.

At 6:00pm, we see the same $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, carrying the same exact structure (with the exception of the eligibility for "free seats").

Promotions: Tuesday's promotion schedule starts with the ever-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, with 2/2 Limit Hold'em players earning $20 (for each eligible full house), 2/4 Limit Hold'em players earning $40 (for each eligible full house), and those playing 1/2 through 5/10 No Limit Hold'em, 3/6 Limit Hold'em,. and 8/16 O.E. earning $60 (for each eligible full house).

The standard high hand promotion begins at 10:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that time period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible for the high hand, which would be worth $100.  2/2 Limit Hold'em players are eligible to win $200, 2/4 Limit Hold'em players are eligible to win $300, while all other raked games are eligible for $400 high hands.

At 6:00pm (and running through midnight), we see the return of the "Win, Place, Show" promotion, which awards up to three high hands every hour:



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 - $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).

$360 NLH $100,000 GTD: Official Tournament Results (Full)

$360 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Level 26 (Blinds 30,000/50,000/50,000)
Total Entries: 280

Players Remaining: 1

PlaceNameHometownWinnings
1Erik ChristensenMiami, FL$20,498
2Zachary MilchmanBoca Raton, FL$18,367
3Tracy ScalaVillage of Golf, FL$9,515
4Richard LegerLighthouse Point, FL$5,790
5Eric KolodnySunny Isles, FL$4,470
6David InselbergBoca Raton, FL$3,705
7Shannon MauMiami, FL$3,155
8Edina PantinchinMiami Beach, FL$2,730
9Matthew BretzfieldKings Park, FL$2,310
10Preecha TaepakdeoSunrise, FL$2,010
11Richard WetterHope Sound, FL$2,010
12Leticia GalinisFort Lauderdale, FL$2,010
13Anthony MucciBoca Raton, FL$1,720
14Engelberth MorenoCoral Springs, FL$1,720
15DNRParts Unknown, USA$1,720
16Leonardo ClavelMiami, FL$1,425
17Charlie OdenzMargate, FL$1,425
18Rodney Moret-RojasBoca Raton, FL$1,425
19Tom GittyPompano Beach, FL$1,135
20Robert TransueNorth Lauderdale, FL$1,135
21Vito PoleraCoral Springs, FL$1,135
22Jeff RodriguezAtlanta, GA$860
23Amy WanParkland, FL$860
24Cesar FuentesDeerfield Beach, FL$860
25Barton TaylorMiramar, FL$860