Friday, May 31st: Final Day Of May Poker Action, As We Prepare For A New Month Of Promotions And Tournaments

ICYMI: Thursday's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD) got underway at 11:00am, and ended up attracting a total of (11) entries.  That meant that the $1,500 prize pool would be spread across two (pretty sizable) pay spots.  There would be no deal making in the event though, as action played down to an outright winner (with the official results listed below):

1. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $975
2. Fabio Perales (Sunrise, FL) $525

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), with a field that saw registration close with (22) entries.  Three spots were in line to reach the money, and after the elimination of Lee Harrison (in third place), the final two players agreed to a heads-up chop. Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Andrey Kolchkov (Pompano Beach, FL) $717
2. Gregory Roberts (Orlando, FL) $550
3. Lee Harrison (Parkland, FL) $317

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 is very popular with players, as it is a small investment...with a 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-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-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, May 30th: Month Of May Wrapping Up, With June's Tournament And Promotional Calendar To Be Released Today

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate started with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would grow to (27) entries by registrations close, with the remaining players scheduled to play for three $1,000 prize spots.  When four players remained, a deal was agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Dan Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $900
2. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $800
3. JC Madrid (Margate, FL) $700
4. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $600

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration closed with (21) entries in the field, and once the optional add-ons were included into the number, the prize pool closed at $1,555.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, and once the bubble burst, a deal with agreed to (with details listed below):

1. Alejandro Navarro (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $556
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $534
3. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $465

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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 "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Throughout the tournament, each player elimination is worth $25 (hence the green chip bounty).

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 an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

From 12:00am-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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" ($2,000 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

Wednesday, May 29th: Full House Promo (9:00AM), And Stacked Tournaments, Headline Wednesday's Schedule

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 GTD).  The event's registration closed with a field of (15) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000, which was spread across two pay spots ($1,300 for first, and $700 for second).  Once the field reached the money bubble (three players), a deal was agreed to, with Ceasar Garcia taking home first place money.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Ceasar Garcia (Miramar, FL) $799
2. Timothy Patrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $628
3. Marc Freund (Plantation, FL) $573

The evening tournament was the player-favorite $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted guarantee ended up getting crushed, as the field would close with (35) entries, and an official number of $3,395.  Once the money bubble burst, action would be paused, as players agreed to a chop that ended the tournament.  Official details of the deal are listed below:

1. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $854
2. Baduy Peraires (Sunrise, FL) $805
3. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $766
4. Michael Koteff (Jupiter, FL) $698
5. Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL) $272

Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  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 (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the 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, May 28th: Three-Way Deal Ends $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), Returning To Regularly Scheduled Programming

ICYMI: At 1:00pm yesterday afternoon, a total of (103) players returned for Day 2 of the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD).  From that number, (89) players would reach the money, battling it out for their share of the $131,355 prize pool.  The money bubble burst less than an hour into play, with player's focus then shifting to those healthy final table payouts.  At 8:00pm, after the elimination of Jairo Velazquez, the final ten players would take their seats at the final table.  A quick discussion about chopping was shut down, so action then continued on, playing down to the point where things were three-handed.  The final trio then agreed to a deal (daily even), with Theo Lawson (Miami Gardens, FL) awarded first place in the deal (even though he received the same amount as runner-up Thao Le (Davie, FL).  Final table results are listed below, with full tournament results to be posted later this morning:

1. Theo Lawson (Miami Gardens, FL) $17,212
2. Thao Le (Davie, FL) $17,212
3. Guy Hajun (Davie, FL) $17,211
4. Christopher Ardron (N. Lauderdale, FL) $7,995
5. Tracy Scala (Village Of Golf, FL) $6,095
6. Shurland George (Miramar, FL) $4,850
7. Chad Graber (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) $4,015
8. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $3,195
9. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $2,400
10. Douglas Decker (Port St. Lucie, FL) $1,985

Theo Lawson, Guy Hajun, and Thao Le (after agreeing to a three-way deal that ended the $175 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the tournament would close with (19) total entries, and a prize pool of $1,500.  Payouts were scheduled to be spread across three spots, and once the money bubble burst, players agreed to a deal (with the official results listed below):

1. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $525
2. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $507
3. Scott Underkoffler (Treasure Island, FL) $468

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The mixed-game players show up strong each week, so you can count on a sizable prize pool for this tournament, well above the posted guarantee.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the recurring tournament players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).                                                                                                                      

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 ($2,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 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

$175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD): Official Results, Event Ends In Three-Way Deal

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD
Total Entries: 973
Total Prize Pool: $131,355

Payouts:

Place	Name			Hometown		Winnings
1	Theophilus Lawson			Miami Gardens, FL		$17,212
2	Thao Le			Davie, FL		$17,212
3	Guy Hajun			Davie, FL		$17,211
4	Christopher Ardron			N Lauderdale, FL		$7,995
5	Tracy Scala			Village of Golf, FL		$6,095
6	Shurland George			Miramar, FL		$4,850
7	Chad Graber			Palm Beach Gardens, FL		$4,015
8	Robert Transue			North Lauderdale, FL		$3,195
9	Vincent Green			Boynton Beach, FL		$2,400
10	Douglas Decker			Port St. Lucie, FL		$1,985
11	Jairo Velasquez			Sunrise, FL		$1,985
12	Scott Levitt			Delray Beach, FL		$1,985
13	Reinaldo Trutschel			Miami, FL		$1,585
14	Jonathan Perez			Coconut Creek, FL		$1,585
15	James Sullivan			Plantation, FL		$1,585
16	Kevin McGillicuddy			Tamarac, FL		$1,315
17	Scott Bailey			Loxahatchee,FL		$1,315
18	DNR			New York, NY		$1,315
19	Wanlop Phonphornwithoo			Coral Springs, FL		$1,075
20	Antonio Campbell			Boynton Beach, FL		$1,075
21	Lisa Teebagy			Pompano Beach, FL		$1,075
22	Shachar Ginzburg			Coral Springs		$915
23	Jerrold Solov			Pompano Beach, FL		$915
24	Steven Thoman			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$915
25	James Tomblin			Wilton Manors, FL		$765
26	Kenneth Fider			Deerfield Beach, FL		$765
27	Rolando Garcia			Pembroke Pines, FL		$765
28	Vitto Polero			Palm Beach ,FL		$625
29	Blaine McRae			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$625
30	Lee Harrison			Parkland, FL		$625
31	Jordan Shamah			Delray Beach, FL		$625
32	Joshua Kunkel			Pembroke Pines, FL		$625
33	Michael Larkin			Palm Beach Gardens, FL		$625
34	Russell Friedman			Delray Beach, FL		$625
35	Robert Kessler			Parkland, FL		$625
36	Sean Shah			Delray Beach, FL		$625
37	Jonathan Ounjian			Deerfield Beach, FL		$550
38	Richard Reisman			Coral Gables, FL		$550
39	Stephen Bristow			Deltona, FL		$550
40	Craig Witz			Hollywood, FL		$550
41	Scott Wyler			Ocean Ridge, FL		$550
42	Evan Teitelbum			West Palm FL		$550
43	Robert Gingles			Boca Raton, FL		$550
44	David Recke			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$550
45	Michael Hedge			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$550
46	Eliiot Zaydman			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$485
47	Alfred Low			Boca Raton, FL		$485
48	Amir Baron			Pembroke Pines, FL		$485
49	Rudy Vazques			Maimi, FL		$485
50	Cody Ferguson			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$485
51	Claudio Barbosa			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$485
52	Roberto Desogos			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$485
53	Leroy Jones			West Palm FL		$485
54	Kenneth Kuhl			Margate, FL		$485
55	Jean Forges			Boynton Beach, FL		$435
56	Scott James			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$435
57	John Palace			Jupiter, FL		$435
58	Eric Kessler			Palm Beach, FL		$435
59	Frederic White			Coral Spring FL		$435
60	Michael davis			Jupiter, FL		$435
61	Hal Pawluk			Pembroke Pines, FL		$435
62	Steve Varela			Pembroke Pines, FL		$435
63	James McCaffrey			Sunrise, FL		$435
64	Sabas Ferer			Coral Spring FL		$395
65	Alvaro Grizales			Maimi, FL		$395
66	Antonhy Anastas			Boynton Beach, FL		$395
67	Jason Pres			Boca Raton, FL		$395
68	Michael Ralyea			Boca Raton, FL		$395
69	Allan Bieler			Sunrise, FL		$395
70	Hugh Hardy			Pompano Beach, FL		$395
71	Richard Kirsch			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$395
72	Patrick Capozziello			Delray Beach, FL		$395
73	Teddy Mendesse			Boynton Beach, FL		$360
74	Sharon Pickard			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$360
75	Courtland Twyman			Wellington, FL		$360
76	Andrew Davis			Delray Beach, FL		$360
77	Justo Gomez Aragon			Dania Beach, FL		$360
78	Susan Lichtenstein			Boynton Beach, FL		$360
79	Michael Weinberg			Delray Beach, FL		$360
80	Stephen Ibrahim			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$360
81	Nicholas Kamen			Scarsdale, NY		$360
82	Paulius Bikus			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$325
83	Ronald Sorci			Pompano Beach, FL		$325
84	Jaime Tran			Lawrenceville, GA		$325
85	Jose Silva			Plantation, FL		$325
86	Fabrice Mace			Boca Raton, FL		$325
87	Yobrahin Sanchez			Denver, CO		$325
88	Dylan Malcomson			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$325
89	Didier Bramy			Pompano Beach, FL		$325