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