ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, a total of (48) players returned for Day 2 of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD). Everything was going to happen quickly, as the levels were (20) minutes on Day 2, until the final table was reached (at which point they would transition to 40 minutes). The final table action didn't last as long, as players agreed to a seven-way deal, with Jairo Velazquez (Boca Raton, FL) taking home first place money in the deal. Official results from the final table are listed below, will full results to be posted later this afternoon:
- Jairo Velazquez (Boca Raton, FL) $4,139
- Dave Recke (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,874
- Matthew Marmie (Margate, FL) $3,451
- Shravan Kulshrestha (Miami, FL) $3,341
- Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) $3,300
- Patricia Conrad (Delray Beach, FL) $2,565
- Jonathan Shapiro (Sunrise, FL) $2,475
- Edgar Ostos (North Lauderdale, FL) $985
- Gregorio Correa (Pembroke Pines, FL) $770
- John Magnetta (Boynton Beach, FL) $650
The 6:00pm time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool. Registration for the tournament would close with (19) entries, and an official prize pool that landed directly on the number. Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the in-the-money elimination of Rodolfo Cetrola (Miami, FL), a heads-up deal was agreed to (with official results listed below):
- Scott Underkoffler (Treasure Island, FL) $600
- Robert Lovett (Boynton Beach, FL) $600
- Rodolfo Cetrola (Miami, FL) $300
Tournaments: The afternoon time slot (11:00am) 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.
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 Early Bird Full House Promotion. The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize. Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50. 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.
It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes. The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.
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 - $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
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
