Friday, June 14th: The Weekend Buzz Returns To The Poker Room, As The Chips Start Flying

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The tournament's player-friendly structure ended up attracting a total of (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to walk away with healthy payouts, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal (with the details listed below):

1. Sean Lyew-Daniels (Coral Springs, FL) $452
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $379
3. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $357
4. Bernie Boudle (Davie, FL) $312

The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field was comprised of (20) entires, with three players scheduled to reach the money.  No deal-making occurred last night, as action played down to an outright winner, with Gil Sultan besting David Coughlin during heads-up play.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Gil Sultan (Israel) $750
2. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $450
3. Paul Humphrey (Ocala, FL) $300

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 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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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