ICYMI: February 2019 Tournament Calendar Released

Tomorrow begins a new month of tournaments, and there is no waiting, when it comes to "special events."  February kicks off with a $360 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) multi, which runs from February 1st through February 2nd.  The event has three starting flights on Friday (tomorrow), which begin at 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 7:00pm.  Players that bag chips will be returning for Day 2 on Saturday, assuring everyone that they can compete for some healthy payouts, and not have to worry about missing any of the big game on Sunday.

From there, we have all of the recurring tournaments that players have come to know and love, including the Omaha 8B, H.O.R.S.E., two different "Survivors," and the "Monster Stack."  You will also see the addition of the "Chip Buster" to the schedule, which is an event that sees players sitting down to starting stacks of 50,000 units!!!

Towards the end of the month, we have a second multi, which runs from February 14th through February 18th.  The $150 No Limit Hold'em event carries a $50,000 guaranteed prize pool, but should for sure crush the number.

Thursday, January 31st: Wrapping Up The Month Of January, And Beginning February With A Band ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament site began with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which has quickly become one of the most popular events on the schedule.  The field would reach (40) entries before registration's close, with an official prize pool of $4,000.  While four $1,000 winners were scheduled to get paid, a deal was agreed to on the money bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $800
2. Morris Heider (Boca Raton, FL) $800
3. Chris Young (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $800
4. Yesneil Pulido (Davie, FL) $800
5. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $800

The 6:00pm event was an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be surpassed early in the registration period, as the field eventually closed with (41) entries, and a prize pool of $2,735.  The tournament did end in a chop, with the official results posted below:

1. Teddy Mendesse (Boynton Beach, FL) $693
2. Gail Lutin (Boca Raton, FL) $693
3. Athanasios Datseris (Parkland, FL) $692
4. Cinda Goodale (Dania Beach, FL) $274
5. Stephen Marcin (Bel Aire, MD) $219
6. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $164

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 "Green Chip 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, January 30th: Full House Promo Opens The Room, While "Survivor" Headlines Recurring Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament scheduled began at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event.  The "staple" Tuesday afternoon event attracted a field of (25) entries, and saw registration close with an official prize pool of $2,800.  The tournament ended in a four-way deal, with the official results of the chop posted below:

1. Timothy Patrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $890
2. Stephen Reid (Winnipeg, Canada) $728
3. Walter Russ (Boynton Beach, FL) $707
4. Harry Eisenberg (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $475

The mixed game action continued in the evening, with the $100 H.O.R.S.E. event getting underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament saw registration close with (13) entries, and an official prize pool of $975.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but once the money bubble was reached, a three-way (even) deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are posted below:

1. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $325
2. Jennifer Lytle (Gulfport. FL) $325
3. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $325

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8. Every 1 in 10 entries will earn $1,000, which has been a very popular format with the players, as we've seen extra cash prizes the last few survivors run.

The "Survivor" is followed at 6:00pm, by an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) tournament. The event 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, and can decide between a single ($20) or a double ($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 ($1,500 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

Tuesday, January 29th: Full House Promo Starts The Day's Action, Followed By "Mixed Game" Tournament Slate

ICYMI: Monday's tournament action kicked off with the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), which crushed the guarantee for a second week in a row.  After ten levels of open registration, the tournament closed with a field of (62) entries, and an official prize pool of $7,130.  Eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action continuing through the money bubble, but pausing once five-handed play was reached.  A deal was agreed to at that point, with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $1,928
2. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $1,327
3. Stanley Aufseher (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,157
4. Marc Culberson (Weston, FL) $1,023
5. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $725
6. David Echavarria (Bay Harbor Island, FL) $392
7. Tru Nguyen (Oakland Park, FL) $321
8. Myrna Albert (Deerfield Beach, FL) $257

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD), which ran with a front-end (optional) add-on of $10.  The guarantee would be surpassed for the second time of the day, as the field closed with (26) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,910.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, and after two in-the money elimination, a heads up deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $795
2. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $580
3. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $325
4. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $210

Tournaments: The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event (at 6:00pm), we have the return of the $100 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.  The structure sees players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000 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 ($2,500 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 - $100 H.O.R.S.E.

- 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

Monday, January 28th: Monday's Schedule Once Again Highlighted By $5,000 GTD Afternoon Event

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action got off to a strong start, as the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD) event more than doubled the posted guarantee.  The field would eventually close with (62) entries, and an official prize pool of $4,350.  Eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Marc Roth (Plantation, FL) $1,172
2. Shamica Lamar (Wellington, FL) $955
3. David Felger (Lantana, FL) $733
4. Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL) $593
5. Matthew Halperin (Boynton Beach, FL) $305
6. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $239
7. Vincenzo Francavilla (Pompano Beach, FL) $196
8. Georgia Felger (Lantana, FL) $157

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The event's registration would close with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,037.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, but players agreed to a chop on the money bubble, with the official results posted below:

1. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $597
2. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $555
3. William Blanchard (Boca Raton, FL) $517
4. Jerome Salmon (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) $368

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule begins with one of the best valued afternoon tournaments in the South Florida area.  At 11:00am, the cards get in the air for the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.  The extended registration period allows players that are interested in joining the action, the opportunity to arrive up until approximately 3:00pm.

In the evening time slot (6:00pm), we have the $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, the remaining players have the opportunity to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) option.

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 ($5,000 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

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 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

Sunday, January 27th: Wrapping Up The Weekend With Staple Sunday Tournaments

ICYMI: Saturday's action began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  Even without a posted guarantee, the tournament was once again a success, as registration closed with a total of (37) entries.  The $3,589 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across five spots, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Diana Taylor (Naples, FL) bested James Clark (Brockton, MA) during heads-up play, taking home $1,472 for first place.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Diana Taylor (Naples, FL) $1,472
2. James Clark (Brockton, MA) $897
3. Richard Wetter (Hope Sound, FL) $538
4. Paul Berenson (Delray Beach, FL) $395
5. Charles MacLennan (Boca Raton, FL) $287

The "Seniors 50+" event was followed at 6:00pm, by a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the event would close with (39) entries, and an official prize pool of $5,000.  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, and after Vito Polera's elimination in fifth place, a four-way deal was agreed to.  Results of the chop are listed below:

1. Mitchell Smith (Palm Beach, FL) $1,257
2. Hubert Ganter (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,198
3. David Brainard (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,088
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $1,057
5. Vito Polera (Palm Beach, FL) $400

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.

The 5:00pm time slot hosts the $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, January 26th: All About The $1,000 "Bonus Hands," And A $5,000 GTD Evening Event

ICYMI: Official results from Friday's tournament action will be posted shortly after the poker room opens.

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" 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 ($5,000 GTD) tournament.  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).

There is also a "Bonus High Hand" period today (from 6:00pm-12:00am), offering players the opportunity to win up to $1,000 every half-hour.  In addition to the "standard" high hand period listed above, if the winning high hand for the half-hour is quads or better (using both hole cards), the prize will be $1,000.  Any other qualifying high hand will revert to the "standard" high hand rules.

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+"

- 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, January 25th: Solid Tournament Slate, And $500 High Hands, Headline Start To A Big Poker Weekend

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule started with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD), which surely lived up to its name.  Registration fo the event would close with (41) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,977.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, but after two final table eliminations, players agreed to alter the payouts.  Listed below, are the official details of the eight-way deal that ended the tournament:

1. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $622
2. Michael Myers (Orlando, FL) $581
3. Alan Levin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $569
4. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $544
5. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $515
6. Raul Solongelo (Union City, NJ) $464
7. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $455
8. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $227

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" event, which also attracted a nice sized field.  Registration closed with a total of (35) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,695.  There would be no deal-making at the final table, as the tournament played down to an outright winner, with Pablo Rodriguez (Argentina) besting Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) during heads-up play.  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Pablo Rodriguez (Argentina) $1,105
2. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $674
3. David Elliot (Bradenton, FL) $404
4. Todd Hill (Miami Gardens, FL) $296
5. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $216

Tournaments: 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-6:00pm, 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).

At 6:00pm, the promotion transitions over the one of the two "special" January promotion, which gives players the opportunity to win $500 (every 20 minutes).  During the period from 6:00pm-12:00am, high hands will be awarded every (20) minutes.  Winning high hands that are made using both hole cards, will be awarded the promotional $500 prize.  Winning high hands that are made using one card, will be awarded $250.  "General rules" (which are listed in the poker room) apply to the rest of this promotion.

From 12:00am-9:00am, 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

- 1 in 10 entries win $500

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, January 24th: "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD) Headlined Thursday's Tournament Schedule, With A Big Weekend Upcoming

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule began with the very popular $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), with 1 in 10 entries scheduled to win $1,000.  The event ended up seeing it's largest field since making it's way to the recurring schedule, as registration closed with a total of (48) entries.  The $4,800 prize pool was scheduled to be paid across five spots, with four $1,000 winners, and a fifth place prize of $800.  Action played out as scheduled, with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Christina Cadbury (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,000
2. Uri Amson (Baltimore, MD) $1,000
3. Antony Lategano (Patchogue, NY) $1,000
4. Adam Barnett (Woodmere, NY) $1,000
5. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $800

The evening tournament also saw a nice sized field, as the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) tournament attracted a total of (38) entries.  Just like it's afternoon counterpart, the event was scheduled to see it's $2,550 prize pool paid out across five spots.  Those numbers ended up getting altered, as players agreed to a six-way chop on the money bubble.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $510
2. Danielle Bastarache (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $509
3. Well Duroseau (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $508
4. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $333
5. Charles Zusag (Plantation, FL) $345
6. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $345

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 "Green Chip 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, January 23rd: Mendes Adds His Name To The "Recurring Double" List, As Full House Promo And Survivor Headline Schedule

ICYMI: The recurring tournament schedule returned on Tuesday, with two non-no limit hold'em events on the schedule.  The first of the day was the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD), which saw some pretty impressive numbers.  Registration for the tournament closed with (31) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,472.  Four spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the elimination of Timothy Partrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) in fourth place, the remaining players agreed to a deal.  Official results from the event are posted below:

1. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,122
2. Adrian Healey (W. Hartford, CT) $1,038
3. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $930
4. Timothy Patrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $382

The evening tournament was a $100 H.O.R.S.E., which ran without a posted guarantee, but still saw the field grow to (21) entries.  The $1,575 prize pool was scheduled to spread across three pay spots, and once again, we would see a deal agreed to, after one in-the-money elimination.  Lazaro Rodriguez and Michelle Erb agreed to a heads-up chop, we details of the tournament listed below:

1. Lazaro Rodriguez (Miami, FL) $630
2. Michelle Erb (Delray Beach, FL) $630
3. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $315

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8. Every 1 in 10 entries will earn $1,000, which has been a very popular format with the players, as we've seen extra cash prizes the last few survivors run.

The "Survivor" is followed at 6:00pm, by an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) tournament. The event 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, and can decide between a single ($20) or a double ($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 ($1,500 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

Tuesday, January 22nd: After The "Bankroll Builder" Wraps Up to Begin Week, Recurring Schedule Returns With Mixed Events

ICYMI: Mondays' action was focused on the "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2), but there was a recurring tournament that got started prior to the resumption of play.  The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) found itself in a good spot, as players who didn't bag for the "Builder" along with those that were busting, made their way into the event.  After ten levels of open registration, the event's field would close with (54) entries, and an official prize pool of $6,210.  A total of seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with players agreeing to a deal, after one in-the-money elimination (Paulette Poirier).  Official results from the tournament are posted below:

1. Allen Sukenic (Bloomfield, MI) $1,517
2. Jeffrey Berry (Sunrise, FL) $1,045
3. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,002
4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $987
5. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $739
6. John Scigliano (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $641
7. Paulette Poirier (Massena, NY) $279

Day 2 coverage of the "Bankroll Builder" was posted on the blog throughout the day (and can be seen by scrolling back through the blog), but for those that missed it, the official results from the final table chop are posted below:

1. Stuart Greenbaum (Hollywood, FL) $6,778
2. Jason Thalas (Miami Beach, FL) $6,771
3. Deborah Muha (Plantation, FL) $6,677
4. Miguel Munoz (Miami, FL) $6,105
5. Steve Moreno (Miami, FL) $5,972
6. Arnon Cline (Baltimore, MD) $5,370
7. Al Gomez (Miami, FL) $4,973
8. Scott Hecker (Hollywood, FL) $4,960
9. John Magnetta (Boca Raton, FL) $4,459
10. Rafael Ramos (Cape Coral, FL) $3,221

Just as the "Bankroll Builder" was wrapping up, players began arriving for the $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) evening event (6:00pm).  The tournament was another success, as the field closed with (36) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,690.  Five places were scheduled to get paid, and after three players busted in the money, a heads up deal was agreed to, between Roberto Desogos and Edgard Mendes.  Official results from the tournament are posted below:

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $907
2. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $868
3. Marc Mebergal (Lake Worth, FL) $404
4. Alberto Weber (Boca Raton, FL) $296
5. William Darrow (River Head, NY) $215

Tournaments: The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event (at 6:00pm), we have the return of the $100 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.  The structure sees players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000 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 ($2,500 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 - $100 H.O.R.S.E.

- 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

$140 NLH "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2): Stuart Greenbaum Tops Final Table Chop Of "Bankroll Builder"

"Bankroll Builder"
$140 No Limit Hold'em

$75,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/100,000)

Total Entries: 813

Players Remaining: 10

Before the cards got in the air for Level 28, the players brought up the idea of an ICM chop.  The stacks were broken down, and the numbers were then calculated.  Once the remaining players heard their numbers, a deal was agreed to, with Stuart Greenbaum (Hollywood, FL) awarded first place money.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Stuart Greenbaum (Hollywood, FL) $6,778
2. Jason Thalas (Miami Beach, FL) $6,771
3. Deborah Muha (Plantation, FL) $6,677
4. Miguel Munoz (Miami, FL) $6,105
5. Steve Moreno (Miami, FL) $5,972
6. Arnon Cline (Baltimore, MD) $5,370
7. Al Gomez (Miami, FL) $4,973
8. Scott Hecker (Hollywood, FL) $4,960
9. John Magnetta (Boca Raton, FL) $4,459
10. Rafael Ramos (Cape Coral, FL) $3,221

"Bankroll Builder" Winner - Stuart Greenbaum (Hollywood, FL)

$140 NLH "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2): Official "Bankroll Builder" Final Table Seating Assignments

"Bankroll Builder"
$140 No Limit Hold'em

$75,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/100,000)

Total Entries: 813

Players Remaining: 10

With the elimination of Chad Summers, the "Bankroll Builder" has reached it's final table.  Players were just given their new seating assignments, which are listed below (along with updated chip counts):

1. Jason Thalas - 2,600,000 (26bb)
2. Deborah Muha - 2,100,000 (21bb)
3. John Magnetta - 890,000 (8bb)
4. Miguel Munoz - 1,900,000 (19bb)
5. Stuart Greenbaum - 2,300,000 (23bb)
6. Rafael Ram0s - 280,000 (2bb)
7. Scott Hecker - 1,300,000 (13bb)
8. Steve Moreno - 2,00,000 (20bb)
9. Arnon Cline - 1,700,000 (17bb)
10. Al Gomez - 1,400,000 (14bb)

$140 NLH "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2): 11-12th Places ($1,340)

"Bankroll Builder"
$140 No Limit Hold'em

$75,000 GTD

Level 27 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 813

Players Remaining: 10

The following players have been eliminated from the $140 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($75,000 GTD), cashing for $1,340:

11. Richard Glabman (Davie, FL) 

12. Chad Summers (Philadelphia, PA)

$140 NLH "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2): 13th-15th Places ($1,070)

"Bankroll Builder"
$140 No Limit Hold'em

$75,000 GTD

Level 27 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 813

Players Remaining: 12

The following players have been eliminated from the $140 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($75,000 GTD), cashing for $1,070:

13. Paul Martine (Davie, FL)

14. Michael Tessier (Canada)

15. Kenneth Mairena (Miami, FL)

$140 NLH "Bankroll Builder" (Day 2): 16th-18th Places ($890)

"Bankroll Builder"
$140 No Limit Hold'em

$75,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 30,000/60,000/60,000)

Total Entries: 813

Players Remaining: 15

The following players have been eliminated from the $140 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($75,000 GTD), cashing for $890:

16. Kevin Torres (Puerto Rico)

17. Steve Limm (Boca Raton, FL)

18. Andre Rakusa (Coral Gables, FL)