Thursday, June 30th: Putting A Bow On The Month Of June, With This Evening's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD)

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes a new event to the calendar, as we introduce the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 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
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, June 29th: Uwich and Miller Chop Tuesday's Tournament, As We Look Forward To A New Month Of Events!!!

ICYMI: Tuesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with the field growing to (40) entries by the time registration closed.  That number was not enough to reach the guarantee, so a small overlay helped cover the $5,000 prize pool (that was scheduled to be paid out across five spots).  Action played down through the money bubble, and down to a heads-up final table.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Samuel Uwich (Patterson, NJ) $1,485
2. David Miller (North Miami Beach, FL) $1,485
3. Stephen Bromfield (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $675
4. Kenneth Baron (Boynton Beach, FL) $495
5. Carl Rockoff (Tamarac, FL) $360

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, June 28th: Manuel Alvarez Takes Home First Place Money In "Final Table Finish" Heads-Up Deal

Tournament Winner Manuel Alvarez

ICYMI: Even though Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) was not part of this month's leaderboard race, it did not stop the players from showing up in strong fashion.  Registration for the event closed with a total of (103) entries, which helped the official prize pool surpass the posted guarantee ($21,424).  With the tournament format, the top nine places were scheduled to earn a piece of the prize pool, with action playing down to a heads-up final table.  The final two players agreed to a deal, which saw Manuel Alvarez take home first place prize money ($7,335).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Manuel Alvarez (Lake Worth, FL) $7,335
2. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $5,091
3. Robert Souaid (Gulfstream, FL) $2,142
4. Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) $1,500
5. Myung Choi (Wilton Manors, FL) $1,500
6. Michael Weinberg (Darling, FL) $1,071
7. Michael Johnson (Miami, FL) $1,071
8. Adam Mammon (Lauderhill, FL) $857
9. Luke Rosenberg (Parkland, FL) $857

Tournaments: The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament had a very successful first run, and is now a member of the "recurring" tournament family.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and has (20) minute levels throughout.  Registration is open through Level 8, and closes once the first hand of Level 9 is dealt (there is a short break between the two).  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Monday, June 27th: Jorge Rivera Tops Sunday's Three-Way Deal, Overtakes Top Spot On Leaderboard (And Earns $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat)!!!!!

ICYMI: There was no shortage of drama during this month's Player of the Month leaderboard race, as it came down to the final event.  Sunday's $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 GTD) was the final tournament for players to try and change their standing on the leaderboard, with registration for the tournament closing with (48) entries.  The $30,000 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across the top six spots, offering some healthy payouts and even healthier leaderboard points.  The action played down to a three-handed final table, with Jorge Rivera taking home first place money.  The 14.40 leaderboard points he earned helped vault him to the top spot on the leaderboard, meaning he wins a $10,000 WSOP Main Event seat!!! Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an official June leaderboard (final):

1. Jorge Rivera (Hollywood, FL) $9,000
2. James Tomblin (Ft. Lauderdale, fL) $6,900
3. Harold Klein (Boca Raton, FL) $6,900
4. Igor Evseev (Hallandale, FL) $3,000
5. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,400
6. Richard Leger (Lighthouse Point, FL) $1,800

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, June 26th: Cleven Wins Saturday's Tournament Outright, But It's Jorge Rivera Climbing With One Event Remaining!!!

ICYMI: With only two tournaments remaining in the month for those hoping to win the Player of the Month title (and a WSOP Main Event seat), big crowds were expected for the weekend.  Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) saw registration close with a total of (77) entries, and an official prize pool of $7,200.  A total of ten players were scheduled to reach the money, and with the leaderboard points so valuable at the moment, we saw action play down to an outright winer.  Peter Cleven bested Jorge Rivera during heads-up play, with official results from the tournament listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Peter Cleven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,448
2. Jorge Rivera (Hollywood, FL) $1,404
3. Scott Greenberg (Delray Beach, FL) $878
4. Luke Rosenberg (Parkland, FL) $594
5. Michael Barnnick (Boca Raton, FL) $450
6. Phillip West (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $360
7. Jaokim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $317
8. Sharon Pickard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $288
9. Merck Nunez (Coral Springs, FL) $245
10. Sergio Amato (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $216

Tournaments: With the success of Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), it was clear that there was a place on the weekly schedule for a larger buy-in event.  That being said, Sunday's in June now offer a $600 No Limit Hold'em event with a $30,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 20,000 chip starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows.

Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 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 (25) minutes

Saturday, June 25th: Jonathan Jimenez Strengthens His Standings, While James Tomblin Assumes The Runner-Up Spot (Only Two Tournaments Remain)!!!

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) is still "new" to the schedule, but it's clear that players are on board.  Last night's tournament was a great example, as registration for the event closed with a very impressive number of (100) entries.  The $7,020 prize pool cruised past the posted guarantee, and offered payouts to a total of (13) players.  Just like Thursday's tournament, action played down to a heads-up chop, with Seth Levine and Omar Sader walking away with $1,729 (Sader earned a single dollar less).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Seth Levine (Pinecrest, FL) $1,729
2. Omar Sader (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,728
3. Adam Mammon (Lauderhill, FL) $807
4. Marc Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $527
5. James Tomblin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $411
6. Myung Choi (Boynton Beach, FL) $328
7. Blake Kelly (Louiseville, KY) $279
8. Jonathan Jimenez (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $242
9. Seth Medoff (Pompano Beach, FL) $214
10. Robert Getschow (Pompano Beach, FL) $193
11. Fredrick Attias (Boca Raton, FL) $193
12. Renee Hunt (Nashville, TN) $193
13. Tyler Gray (Bradenton, FL) $176

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Friday, June 24th: After Heads-Up Deal, Jorge Rivera Finds Himself In The Second Place Slot On The Player Of The Month Leaderboard

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) continues to grow in popularity with players, as the weekly numbers have seen a steady increase.  Last night's event attracted a total of (86) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $17,460 (more than enough to surpass the posted guarantee).  A total of (11) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a heads-upfinal table.  The final pair agreed to an even chop, with Jorge Rivera taking home a single dollar more than David Albertson.  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Jorge Rivera (Hollywood, FL) $4,518
2. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $4,517
3. Samuel Sternfield (Coral Springs, FL) $2,117
4. Marvin Young (Miami, FL) $1,432
5. Mutaz Channaoui (Boca Raton, FL) $1,091
6. Scott Wyler (Ocean Ridge, FL) $873
7. Robert Kessler (Parkland, FL) $725
8. Peter Cleven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $611
9. Erik Bartels (Boca Raton, FL) $563
10. John Young (Pompano Beach, FL) $524
11. Tim Shane (Boca Raton, FL) $489

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, June 23rd: It's All About The $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat, With Four Tournament Remaining For Players To Earn Points!!!

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes a new event to the calendar, as we introduce the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 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
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, June 22nd: With Four Events Remaining To Earn Leaderboard Points, Jonathan Jimenez Still Holds Firm Atop The Rankings

ICYMI: Tuesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players hoping to increase their standing on the Player of the Month leaderboard.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (48) entries, and an official prize pool of $5,000.  Of those entries, six players were scheduled to reach the money, with a six-way chop agreed upon, shortly after the money bubble burst.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Jorge Cruz (Coconut Creek, FL) $997
2. Stephen Bromfield (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $953
3. John Young (Pompano Beach, FL) $723
4. Robert Kessler (Parkland, FL) $707
5. Arnold Erenstoft (Coconut Creek, FL) $560
6. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $560

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, June 21st: Ian Cohen Now Right In The Thick Of Leaderboard Race, After Topping Monday's "Final Table Finish"

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) has long been a critical tournament for players in the Player of the Month leaderboard race, especially if the tournament plays down to it's later stages (when the leaderboard points are not effected as drastically by a multi-way chop).  Last night's installment attracted a total of (128) entries, which equated to an impressive prize pool of $26,624.  The action played through the money bubble, and down to a heads-up final table.  After the elimination of John Dollinger in third place, Ian Cohen and John Ristich agreed to a heads-up deal, with Cohen taking home first place money (and the ever-important 39.67 leaderboard points).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $8,252
2. Jacob Ristich (Hollywood, FL) $7,190
3. John Dollinger (Coral Springs, FL) $2,662
4. Matthew Porter (Boca Raton, FL) $1,864
5. Adam Mammon (Lauderhill, FL) $1,864
6. Herbert Souza (Boca Raton, FL) $1,331
7. Vedapal Manohar (Avenel, NJ) $1,065
8. Angelo Castaldi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,065

Tournaments: The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament had a very successful first run, and is now a member of the "recurring" tournament family.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and has (20) minute levels throughout.  Registration is open through Level 8, and closes once the first hand of Level 9 is dealt (there is a short break between the two).  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Monday, June 20th: Rakoff Earns Lion's Share of Sunday's Prize Pool, While Last Longer Get Chopped Up By Final Trio!!!

ICYMI: Father's Day at the Isle Casino Pompano Park was scheduled to be a special one, with the $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 GTD) offering even more that the guaranteed prize pool.  Players also had the option to end a "Last Longer" prior to their buy-in, which saw them vying for a $10,000 No Limit Hold'em WSOP Main Event seat.  The tournament itself attracted a total of (63) entries, which helped eclipse the posted guarantee, with the official prize pool closing at $33,894.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a four-handed final table (at which point a deal with agreed upon).  Mark Rakoff earned a lion's share of the chop, taking home first place money and 17.79 leaderboard points.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Mark Rakoff (West Palm Beach, FL) $9,573
2. David Nowling (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $6,823
3. David McMahon (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $5,329
4. Ryan Bones (Pompano Beach, FL) $5,187
5. Myung Choi (Gainesville, FL) $2,373
6. Eran Ben Ezra (Aventura, FL) $1,864
7. Michael Johnson (Miami, FL) $1,525
8. Alejandro Bristol (Davie, FL) $1,220

The Last Longer attracted a total of (38) players, battling it out for a total of $14,440.  The final three players agreed to a deal, with the cash payouts listed below:

1. David Nowling ($5,000)
2. Ryan Bones ($5,000)
3. Myung Choi ($4,440)

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, June 19th: Father's Day Gift Could Be A $10,000 No Limit Hold'em WSOP Main Event Seat, With This Afternoon's Additional "Last Longer"

ICYMI: Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) had a great showing, with the field attracted enough players to almost double the posted guarantee!!! Registration for the event closed with a total of (102) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $9,700.  The top (13) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Adam Mammon (Lauderhill, FL) $2,612
2. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,657
3. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $1,622
4. Adam Wolfe (Fridley, MN) $728
5. Karin Powsner (Pompano Beach, FL) $567
6. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $453
7. Scott Wyler (Ocean Ridge, FL) $386
8. Michael Sherbondy (Pompano Beach, FL) $335
9. Ali Ozesen (Delray Beach, FL) $296
10. Jose Pulido (Miami Beach, FL) $267
11. William Coyne (Lake Worth, FL) $267
12. Vedepal Manohar (Avenel, NJ) $267
13. Andrew Strano (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $243

Tournaments: With the success of Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), it was clear that there was a place on the weekly schedule for a larger buy-in event.  That being said, Sunday's in June now offer a $600 No Limit Hold'em event with a $30,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 20,000 chip starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows.

What is a "last longer" in a poker tournament (following definition provided from a recent web search): Last longer is a side wager between tournament players, on who will be last to get knocked out.  Whoever last the longer wins the wager, and any prizes agreed upon.

It's a pretty common occurrence among familiar faces in the tournament poker world.  The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room is "raising the ante" so to say, as they introduce a "last longer" option for the $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 GTD) on Sunday (June 18th).  Players in the event will have a choice to enter into a Last Longer with other tournament attendees, separate from the $600 tournament buy-in.

Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 GTD) OPTIONAL WSOP MAIN EVENT SEAT "LAST LONGER"

• 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 (25) minutes

ICYMI: Father's Day "Last Longer" Sees Players Entered Competing For $10,000 WSOP Main Event Seat!!!

What is a "last longer" in a poker tournament (following definition provided from a recent web search): Last longer is a side wager between tournament players, on who will be last to get knocked out.  Whoever last the longer wins the wager, and any prizes agreed upon.

It's a pretty common occurrence among familiar faces in the tournament poker world.  The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room is "raising the ante" so to say, as they introduce a "last longer" option for the $600 No Limit Hold'em ($30,000 GTD) on Sunday (June 18th).  Players in the event will have a choice to enter into a Last Longer with other tournament attendees, separate from the $600 tournament buy-in.

Saturday, June 18th: Pedro Palacio Tops Friday's Tournament Action, Putting His Name Into Contention For Player Of The Month

ICYMI: While the larger buy-in tournaments has appeal to a certain player that may not normallyy enter recurring events, it's the price point like last night's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD), that seem to welcome the widest variety of players (as if feels accessible to everyone).  Yesterday's tournament got underway at 6:00pm, and at registration's close, the tournament clock would show (68) entries.  Once the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, players learned that they were competing for their share of $4,780.  The final nine were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  A chop was then agreed upon, which saw Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) take home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of th eMonth leaderboard:

1. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $1,215
2. Anthony Benitez (Delray Beach, FL) 41,092
3. Marc Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $908
4. Myung Choi (Boynton Beach, FL) $418
5. Scott DiBenedetto (Boca Raton, FL) $323
6. Darren Desantis (Wellington, FL) $251
7. James Tomblin (Wilton Manors, FL) $215
8. John Young (Deerfield Beach, FL) $191
9. Daniel Notice (Parkland, FL) $167

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Friday, June 17th: Jonathan Jimenez Distances Himself From The Competition, Has Sights On $10,000 No Limit Hold'em WSOP Main Event Seat

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) was notable for a few different reasons, but may be remembered as the event that secured Jonathan Jimenez a $10,000 No Limit Hold'em WSOP Main Event seat.  Last night's tournament saw registration close with a total of (93) entries, which helped the prize pool surpass the posted guarantee.  A total of (12) players were scheduled to earn a piece of the $18,980 prize pool, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Jonathan Jimenez bested Anthony Thunder during heads-up play, earning over $6,022 (and the ever-important leaderboard points that came along).  The win put Jimenez firmly in first place on the leaderboard, as we reach the homestretch.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Jonathan Jimenez (Ft. Luaderdale, FL) $6,022
2. Anthony Thunder (Ireland) $3,606
3. Jorge Rivera (Hollywood, FL) $2,278
4. Mark Rakoff (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,471
5. Philip Whitaker (Miami, FL) $902
6. Angelo Castaldi (Sunrise, FL) $759
7. Igor Evseev (Hallandale Beach, FL) $664
8. Michael Brinson (Boynton Beach, FL) $602
9. Christian Giraldo (Clearwater, FL) $550
10. Lomb Bradley (Minneapolis, MN) 4512
11. Dustin Kelly (Stuart, FL) $475

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)