Monday, September 24, 2018

Monday, September 24th: New Week, Same Great Tournament And Promotion Action

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the ever-popular $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasted a $3,000 guarantee.  The official prize pool would end up falling directly on the posted number, after the field closed with (30) entries.  A total of seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with the posted payouts eventually altered, when players made a deal at the final table.  The official results from the "Monster Stack" are listed below:
  1. Robert Barkan (Key West, FL) $708
  2. Joseph Mancuso (Pompano Beach, FL) $568
  3. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $516
  4. Marquis Grant (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $411
  5. Stacy Thomas (Jupiter, FL) $357
  6. William Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $249
  7. Raymond Pedalino (River Edge, NJ) $191
The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD), which has become one of the more popular events with players.  After ten levels of open registration, the tournament's field would close with (43) entries, and a prize fund of $3,925 (which doesn't include the $25 bounties).  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, but before the bubble was reached, a deal was agreed to.  Six players ended up walking away with a piece of the prize pool, with the top five each earning $737.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $737
  2. Daniel Steele (North Palm Beach, FL) $737
  3. Mark Rossman (Brunswick, NJ) $737
  4. Patricia Conrad (Lake Worth, FL) $737
  5. James Holheimer (Somerset, NJ) $737
  6. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $240
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-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 ($2,500 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Sunday, September 23, 2018

Sunday, September 23rd: More Tournament Guarantees, And "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty" event, which attracted just enough players to start the event.  The tournament clock would show just three entries at registration's close, with Joseph Quaider (Brooklyn, NY) the only man standing.  He'd collect the $200 in bounties for eliminating his two opponents, and was also awarded the full prize pool for first place.  Quaider earned $315 for the first place, and added another result to his Hendon Mob resume.

The evening tournament was a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried with it, a very healthy $10,000 guarantee.  The official prize pool would fall directly on the number at the end of registration, after the tournament clock showed a field of (63) entries. Of those entries, (8) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) would best Join Tice (Pompano Beach, FL) to win the event, and collect $3,600 in the process.  Official details from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) $3,600
  2. John Tice (Pompano Beach, FL) $2,115
  3. Alfred Zucaro (Boca Raton, FL) $1,325
  4. Larry Stoddard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $900
  5. Joshua Skaggs (Nixa, MO) $700
  6. Louis Leo (Boca Raton, FL) $550
  7. Bruce Warren (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $450
  8. James McCaffrey (Sunrise, FL) $360
Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule sees the return of the $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event, which has always been a player favorite, is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks (and levels that last 20 minutes).  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows (closing once the first hand is dealt in Level 9).

The evening time slot hosts a "Sunday staple," with the action for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) getting underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Because of the turbo levels, registration is open through the first (10) levels (and the break that follows).

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00pm, 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 12:00pm through 7:00pm, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 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 (15) minutes 

Saturday, September 22, 2018

Saturday, September 22nd: $10,000 GTD Evening Tournament (6:00PM) Headlines The Day's Schedule, Along With "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: Friday morning's tournament action got started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The registration period stayed open through eight levels, and once the optional add-ons were collected (after registration closed), the official prize pool would be released.  Players still remaining then learned that five spots would receive a piece of the $3,000 pool, with first place scheduled to take home $1,230.  While many of the daytime tournaments end up in a chop, yesterday's action played down to an outright winner, with Scott Greenberg (Delray Beach, FL) besting Daniel Diamond (Plantation, FL) to take down the tournament.  Official results from the event are listed below:
  1. Scott Greenberg (Delray Beach, FL) $1,230
  2. Daniel Diamond (Plantation, FL) $750
  3. Alan Buky (Ocala, FL) $450
  4. Fabio Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $330
  5. William Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $240
The evening tournament was also an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, but the guarantee was even larger, as players had their eyes on the $5,000 number.  Registration closed with (62) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $5,000.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, and once again, we saw the event play down to an outright winner.  This time is would be Waldemar Wasiliewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) denying Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) yet another Isle Casino Poker tournament win.  Waldemar walked away with $1,799 for the win, with Cohen receiving $1,058 for his runner-up finish.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Waldermar Wailiewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,799
  2. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,058
  3. James Newcomb (Parkland, FL) $663
  4. Dennis Aron (Margate, FL) $450
  5. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $350
  6. Charles Zusag (Plantation, FL) $275
  7. Seymour Weiner (Boca Raton, FL) $225
  8. Martin Furer (Plantation, FL) $180
Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty."  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (25) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  In addition to having one of the more "player friendly" structures, the tournament also offers $100 bounties for each player elimination.

The day's headlining event begins at 6:00pm, and is a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, with a very healthy $10,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 16,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  These five-figure guaranteed events always attract really nice crowds, and tonight's installment should be no different.  Players have until the beginning of Level 9 to join the action, which is a period of almost three hours to enter to event.

Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty"

- 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 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

Friday, September 21, 2018

Friday, September 21st: Two Tournaments With A Combined $8,000 In Guarantees, And "Super High Hands" Headline The Start To The Weekend

ICYMI: The Thursday morning tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which ended up attracting a field of (9) entries.  Once registration closed, the optional add-ons were added to the prize pool, which officially closed at $593.  Official details from the event are listed below:
  1. Michael Ladda (Delray Beach, FL) $385
  2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale, FL) $208
Tournaments: Friday's tournament schedule has a combined $8,000 in guaranteed prize pools, beginning at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

The evening event (6:00pm) looks very similar to the afternoon tournament, but carries an even larger guarantee.  The $80 No Limit Hold'em event has a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, and has the same structure as it's 11:00am counterpart.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the Bravo Poker Live app.

11:00am - $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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Thursday, September 20th: "Super High Hands" Return, With The Opportunity To Win Up To $3,000 (6:00PM-1:00AM)

ICYMI: Yesterday evening's tournament was a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without a posted guarantee.  After registration closed with (16) entries, and the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, it would officially close at $1,268.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the event, and once the money bubble burst, the final pair of players agreed to a deal.  Roberto Desogos (Pompano Beach, FL) took home first place money, which John Nucci walked away with the remaining share of the prize pool.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Roberto Desogos (Pompano Beach, FL) $725
  2. John Nucci (Annapolis, MD) $543
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The 6:00pm time slot hosts the second running of the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty," a tournament that players have circled since the month's schedule was released.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and is a crucial point in the event, because it will determine how much the bounties are worth.  Each entry from the tournament will set aside $40 towards the "bounty pool," and once registration is over, the total pool will be divided by the players remaining.  That will then be the amount players earn for every "post registration" elimination.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the blog.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty"

- 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

Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Wednesday, September 19th: Doors Open With The "New" Early Bird Full House Promotion, And Continues With Great Poker Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The prize pool would grow to $955, after the field closed with a total of (15) entries.  Two spots were scheduled to be paid, with action playing down to an outright winner, as Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) bested Adel Arbuckle (Atlanta, GA) to grab the win.  Official numbers from the afternoon event are listed below:
  1. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $621
  2. Adem Arbuckle (Atlanta, GA) $334
The evening tournament (6:00pm) was also an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with the numbers almost doubling in size.  The field ended up closing with (26) entries, which helped the prize pool climb to $1,642, with four spots scheduled to get paid.  Once the money bubble burst, the final four players agreed to a deal, with Abbdolhamid Baby (North Miami, FL) taking home first place money.  The official details from the deal are listed below:
  1. Adddolhamid Caby (North Miami, FL) $476
  2. Marcio Peixoto (Ocoee, FL) $437
  3. John Costello (Boca Raton, FL) $342
  4. Jonathan Joffey (Davie, FL) $387
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-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

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool). 

Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Tuesday, September 18th: Recapping Monday's Tournament Action, As Win/Place/Show High Hand Promotion Headlines Today's Entries

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The field would be made up of (27) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, it officially closed at $1,739.  Once registration closed, and the numbers were posted on the tournament clock, the remaining players learned that four spots were scheduled to get paid.  The tournament would never reach that point though, as players agreed to a six-way deal.  Joseph Sardelli (New York, NY) topped the chop, earning himself $318 for first place.  The official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Joseph Sardelli (New York, NY) $318
  2. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $304
  3. Stacy Thomas (Jupiter, FL) $303
  4. Daniel Diamond (Plantation, FL) $295
  5. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $284
  6. Stanton Drazen (Boynton Beach, FL) $235
The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which ended up attracting a total of (19) entries.  The $1,527 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across two pay spots, but the action never reached that point, as a three-way deal was made on the money-bubble.  Official results from the nighttime event are posted below:
  1. Daniel Shortley (Lake Worth, FL) $611
  2. Richard Bluestein (Boca Raton, FL) $611
  3. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $305
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better (during the afternoon tournament), will receive entry into the tournament just listed. 

At 6:00pm, we see the same $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, carrying the exact structure as the afternoon event (with the exception of eligibility for "free seats").

Promotions: Tuesday's promotions start with the every-popular Full House Early Bird, with the first (25) full houses awarded up to $60.  The amount won depends on which game is being played, as 2/2 Limit Hold'em players earn $20 (for each full house while eligible), 2/4 Limit Hold'em players earning $40 (for each full house while eligible), and $60 for those playing: 1/2 No Limit Hold'em, 2/5 No Limit Hold'em, 5/10 No Limit Hold'em, 3/6 Limit Hold'em, and 8/16 O.E.

The standard high hands begin at 10:00am (because off the full house promotion), 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.  

At 6:00pm (through midnight), the promotion transitions to something the room has never seen before...the "Win, Place, Show" high hand promotion.  There will be THREE high hands awarded every hour, with the money awarded based on the strength of the qualifying hands.  So yes...players have the opportunity to grab one...two... three of the high hands that are up for grab.  Payouts are listed below:



11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Monday, September 17, 2018

Monday, September 17th: A New Week Begins With "New Early Bird Full House Promo," And More Tournament Action

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with the return of the $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD).  After eight levels of open registration, the event would end up with a field of (23) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,000.  Four notables names would chop things up, with Stanton Drazen (Delray Beach, FL) taking home first place honors (and first place money).  Official results from the event are listed below:
  1. Stanton Drazen (Delray Beach, FL) $1,300
  2. Diane Linke (Delray Beach, FL) $700
  3. Stacey Thomas (Jupiter, FL) $500
  4. Cathy Miller (Jupiter, FL) $500
At 6:00pm, the cards started flying for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which boasted a healthy $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would grow to (54) entries by the time registration closed, with a prize pool of $4,158 getting paid out to seven spots (that number did not include the bounty pool).  There would be no chopping for the event though, as action played down to an outright winner, with Brandon Kemp (Boynton Beach, FL) the last man standing.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Brandon Kemp (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,539
  2. Scott Underkoffler (Treasure Island, FL) $915
  3. Luis Pena-Rivera (Hialeah, FL) $561
  4. Phil Piccolo (Lighthouse Point, FL) $395
  5. Jamie Maas (Delray Beach, FL) $312
  6. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $249
  7. Chantal Lecours (Ottawa, Canada) $187
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At registration's close, players will have the opportunity to purchase an "add-on," receiving 10,000 units for $20.  This tournament is also eligible for the "free seats" to this Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Any player that makes quads or better, will receive entry in the tournament just listed.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) is filled by a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of Level 8, players will have the option to purchase an "add-on," which will award 10,000 units for $20.  

Promotions: The day begins with the "New Early Bird" Full House Promotion, which started August 27th, and runs every Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday.  Opposed to the full house promotion that includes all games, this particular promotion is for the limit hold'em players.  Starting at 9:00am, the first (25) full houses (in a limit game), will be awarded $40 each. 

From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-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

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em

- 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Sunday, September 16, 2018

Sunday, September 16th: Another Great Sunday At The Isle Poker Room, With $8,000 In Combined Tournament Guarantees, And "Super High Hands"

ICYMI: Yesterday's evening event was a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which ran without a posted guarantee.  The field would grow to (18) entries, with the official prize pool closing at $2,160.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid in the event, but players ended up agreeing to a chop, with action on the money bubble.  Brian Levine (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) took home first place money ($703), with the rest of the official results listed below:
  1. Brian Levine (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $703
  2. James McCaffrey (Sunrise, FL) $598
  3. Jeffrey Katz (Delray Beach, FL) $552
  4. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $307
Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule sees the return of the $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event, which has always been a player favorite, is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks (and levels that last 20 minutes).  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows (closing once the first hand is dealt in Level 9).

The evening time slot hosts a "Sunday staple," with the action for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) getting underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Because of the turbo levels, registration is open through the first (10) levels (and the break that follows).


Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00pm, 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 12:00pm through 7:00pm, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $125 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($5,000 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 (15) minutes

Saturday, September 15, 2018

Saturday, September 15th: The Weekend Rolls On With More "Super High Hands," And The Opportunity To Win Up To $3,000 Every (30) Minutes

ICYMI: Friday's 11:00am event was an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would grow to (29) entries by the time registration closed, and after the add-ons were included into the prize pool, it would officially close at $3,000.  Official results from the event are listed below:
  1. Jessie Roberts (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $974
  2. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $651
  3. Jaidev Marajh (Coconut Creek, FL) $542
  4. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $487
  5. Juan Madrid (Coconut Creek, FL) $346
The evening's event was also an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, but it carried a larger guarantee of $5,000.  The field would more than double it's afternoon counterpart, as it closed with (71) entries.  With the optional add-ons included, the prize pool would close at $5,000.  The official final table (nine players) would reach the money, with the top six players agreeing to a deal that ended the event.  Waldermar Wasilewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) took home first place money in the deal, which was worth $1,054.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Waldemar Wasilewski (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,054
  2. JC Madrid (Margate, FL) $886
  3. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $700
  4. Mohamad Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $700
  5. Dennis Aron (Pompano Beach, FL) $560
  6. William Romano (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
  7. Anthony Vulpis (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $225
  8. Chase Carlin (Boynton Beach, FL) $200
  9. Joshua Skaggs (Nixon, MO) $175
Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty."  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (25) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  In addition to having one of the more "player friendly" structures, the tournament also offers $100 bounties for each player elimination.

The evening time slot if filled by a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Players have the opportunity to join the action up until the beginning Level 9, which is a time period just under three hours.


Promotions: The high hand period runs from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $250 No Limit Hold'em "Black Chip Bounty"

- 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

Friday, September 14, 2018

Friday, September 14th: Over $8,000 In Tournament Guarantees, And "Super High Hands" Headline Schedule

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $200 Limit Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) event.  The event's registration closed with a total of (10) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,550.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the tournament, with Gabe Ramos and Lazaro Rodriguez agreeing to an even chop when the money was reached.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Gabriel Ramos (Chapel Hill, NC) $775
  2. Lazaro Rodriguez (Kendall, FL) $775
Tournaments: Friday's tournament schedule has a combined $8,000 in guaranteed prize pools, beginning at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

The evening event (6:00pm) looks very similar to the afternoon tournament, but carries an even larger guarantee.  The $80 No Limit Hold'em event has a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, and has the same structure as it's 11:00am counterpart.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8. At the end of the registration period, players have the option to "add-on" to their stacks, getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money goes to the prize pool.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted in the poker room, and on social media (Twitter and Facebook).

11:00am - $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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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
- At the end of registration (Level 8), players have the option to "add-on," getting 10,000 units for $20 (100% of add-on money will go towards prize pool).

Thursday, September 13, 2018

Thursday, September 13th: Omaha Action, Super High Hands, And The Introduction Of The "Post Registration Bounty"

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule kicked off (at 11:00am) with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,500 guarantee.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would officially close with (26) entries, and prize pool of $2,500 (after optional add-ons were included in the number).  The action would end with a six-way deal, which saw Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) top the deal.  Official results from the chop are listed below:
  1. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $620
  2. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $486
  3. Brian Haines (Southwest Ranches, FL) $415
  4. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $372
  5. David Wicinski (Lighthouse Point, FL) $363
  6. Mark Freund (Plantation, FL) $244
The evening event (6:00pm) was a $100 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which ran without a posted guarantee.  The field would officially close with (14) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,142.  Only two players were scheduled to reach the money, but the action would never reach that point, as a four-way deal was agreed to before the money bubble.  Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) would take home first place money in the deal, with the full results listed below:
  1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $424
  2. Luis Abedrabbo (Boca Raton, FL) $368
  3. Joseph Kearns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $182
  4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $168
Tournaments: The day's tournament schedule begins with one of the most popular recurring events, which happens to be of the non-no limit hold'em variety.  The $200 Limit Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) event gets underway at 11:00am, and is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (30) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, with this same structure being introduced last week, and players raving about the deep play offered.

The 6:00pm time slot hosts the inaugural running of the $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty," a tournament that players have circled since the month's schedule was released.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and is a crucial point in the event, because it will determine how much the bounties are worth.  Each entry from the tournament will set aside $40 towards the "bounty pool," and once registration is over, the total pool will be divided by the players remaining.  That will then be the amount players earn for every "post registration" elimination.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

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).

In addition to the "standard" high hands, from 6:00pm through 1:00am, players are eligible for the "Super High Hands." Players that make a qualifying royal flush, will be awarded up to $3,000, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $3,000).  Players that make a qualifying straight flush, will be awarded up to $1,200, depending on what game they are playing (No Limit Hold'em and Pot Limit Omaha are awarded the $1,200).  Full rules and payouts are posted on the blog.

11:00am - $200 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo 

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Post Registration Bounty"

- 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