Sunday, March 3, 2019

$140 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1D): Official End Of Flight 1D Chip Counts

$140 No Limit Hold'em
$50,000 GTD
Level 15 (Blinds 3,000/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1D Entries: 101
Flight 1D Players Remaining: 11

ChristianSantos490,000
WanlopPhonphornwithoon252,000
GregoryShain245,000
PaulSmerdon215,000
EvanKahan182,000
AaronFriedman157,000
MilanMizerovsky145,000
WilliamSwicicki94,000
JohnBilas88,000
EdgarMendes82,000
AlainAlvarado Orozco71,000

Saturday, March 2, 2019

$140 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1C): Official End Of Flight 1C Chip Counts

$140 No Limit Hold'em
$50,000 GTD
Level 15 (Blinds 2,000/4,000/4,000)
Total Entries: 71
Players Remaining: 8

AlexDoshen371,000
RichardZisser252,000
MikeCorbett249,000
HarryEisenberg180,000
RoyKey176,000
JerryWillis94,000
AlexanderPerez63,000
EdwardVojvodich36,000

$140 NLH $50,000 GTD: Official Chip Counts (Flight 1A & Flight 1B)

$140 No Limit Hold'em
$50,000 GTD
Level 14 (Blinds 2,000/3,000/3,000)
Total Entries: 92
Players Remaining: 10


Saturday, March 2nd: Moret-Rojas and Transue Bag Chips Leads From Opening Pair Of Flights, As $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Continues On Today

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule was headlined by the the opening pair of flights for the $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  Flight 1A, which started at 11:00am, ended up attracted a total of (43) entries.  After finishing the scheduled sixteen levels of play, (4) players would remain at the bagging process, with Rodney Moret-Rojas leading the way.  The official counts from that opening flight are listed below:

Rodney Moret-Rojas - 287,000
Jason Simenez - 142,000
Richard Leger - 140,000
David Richard - 139,000
Brandon Freinage - 127,000
Andrew Daire - 45,000

Just as Flight 1A was wrapping up, Flight 1B was getting underway, with it's first hand dealt shortly after 6:00pm.  The final numbers would eclipse those of the afternoon flight, as registration closed with (49) total entries.  Action did not make it to the scheduled end of play though, as the 10% mark was reached with 14:00 minutes remaining in Level 14 (which means Day 2 action will currently resume at that point, unless one of the four following flights happens to finish earlier).  Robert "Papa Bear" Transue bagged the flight's largest stack, along with the overall leading number.  Official Flight 1B chip counts are posted below:

Robert Transue - 314,000
Daniele Condorelli - 265,000
John Magnetta - 176,000
Richard Leger - 157,000
Blaine McRae - 68,000

After one complete day of the $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), there have been a total of (92) entries, of which (11) players have bagged chips for Day 2.  It should be noted that only (10) stacks will return for Day 2, as Richard Leger bagged chips from both flights (and can only take his largest stack forward).  The currently prize pool sits at $10,396, with the next four flights needing to average (99) entries each, to reach the tournament's posted guarantee.

Tournaments: Today continues the  $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event, with the busiest flights expected over the next (24) fours.  There are four flights remaining (two today, and two tomorrow), with Day 2 scheduled for Monday at 12:00pm.  Flight 1C (11:00am) and Flight 1D (6:00pm) both carry the same structure: with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  End of flight chip counts will be posted after the conclusion of each starting flight, with detailed "live blogged coverage" on Day 2.
                 

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1C

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1D

- 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 (30) minutes

$140 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1B): Official End Of Flight 1B Chip Counts

$140 No Limit Hold'em
$50,000 GTD
Level 14 (Blinds 2,000/3,000/3,000)
Total Flight 1G Entries: 49
Flight 1G Players Remaining: 5

RobertTransue314,000
DanieleCondorelli265,000
JohnMagnetta176,000
RichardLeger157,000
BlaineMcRae68,000

Friday, March 1, 2019

$140 NLH $50,000 GTD (Flight 1A): Official End Of Flight 1A Chip Counts

$140 No Limit Hold'em
$50,000 GTD
Level 16 (Blinds 3,000/5,000/5,000)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 43
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 6

RodneyMoret287,000
JasonSimenez142,000
RichardLeger140,000
DavidRichard139,000
BrandonFreinage127,000
AndrewDaire45,000

Friday, March 1st: There Is No Wait For Big Action In March, As $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Kicks Off This Afternoon!!!

ICYMI: The final day of February saw a tournament schedule that kicked off with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (19) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,843.  Three players were scheduled to reach the money, but when action was on the money bubble (four players remaining), a deal was agreed to. Alan Levin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) took home the lion's share of the deal ($771), with the official results from the event listed below:
  1. Alan Levin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $771
  2. John Krueger (Canandaigua, NY) $441
  3. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $351
  4. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $280
The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip bounty" event, which boasted a $1,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's field closed with (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $864 (and bounty pool of $300).  Two pay spots were posted on the tournament clock one registration closed, with Ed Shea and Blaine McRae making a heads-up deal, once the money was reached.  Details of their chop are listed below:
  1. Ed Shea (Slingerland, NY) $562
  2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $302
Tournaments: The first two months of 2019 saw their tournament schedules kick off with a multi-flight tournament right off the bat, and March is no different.  Today begins a $140 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a very healthy $50,000 guaranteed prize pool.  There are six flights over the next three days, with Day 2 scheduled for Monday at 12:00pm.  Flight 1A (11:00am) and Flight 1B (6:00pm) both carry the same structure: with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  End of flight chip counts will be posted after the conclusion of each starting flight, with detailed "live blogged coverage" on Day 2.
                 
Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- 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 (30) minutes

Thursday, February 28, 2019

Thursday, February 28th: Another Month Of Poker Wraps Up, With A Big One Coming Up In March

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate kicked off with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which has quickly become one of the most popular recurring tournaments.  Yesterday's installment saw registration close with (28) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,800.  That number meant that three players were scheduled reach the money, with two $1,000 spots to be awarded, and a third place spot scheduled to walk away with $800.  Those payouts were eventually altered, as the event ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:
  1. Joseph Petrolino (Boca Raton, FL) $732
  2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $655
  3. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $567
  4. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $565
  5. Ilya Klotsman (Boca Raton, FL) $281
Following the "Survivor" (at 6:00pm), was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guarantee of $1,500.  The tournament's field close with a total of (28) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included to the prize pool, it officially closed at $1,920.  The event ended in a heads-up chop (basically even) between Gail Lutin and Marquis Grant, with the official results listed below:
  1. Gail Lutin (Pompano Beach, FL) $692
  2. Marquis Grant (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $691
  3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $326
  4. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $211
Tournaments: Two "staple" tournaments of the recurring schedule highlight Thursday's schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($1,000 GTD) event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 20,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.


Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

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

- Players start with 25,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($1,000 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

Wednesday, February 27, 2019

Wednesday, February 27th: "Hump Day" Means Full House Promo, And "Survivor" Action To Begin Tournament Slate

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which had a guaranteed prize pool of $2,500.  That number would be eclipsed by registration's close, as the field grew to (29) entries.  The official prize pool of $3,248 was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, and while that number stayed the same, the actual payout were altered (via four-way chop).  Results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Daniel Yanofski (Dania Beach, FL) $991
  2. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $933
  3. Harry Eisenberg (Wayland, MA) $769
  4. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $555
Following the Omaha 8B tournament (at 6:00pm), we had the re-introduction of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster." The event's field closed with (21) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,037.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, but players agreed to a deal on the money bubble, with the official results of the tournament listed below:
  1. Kevin Batt (Miami, FL) $660
  2. Jack Sedaka (Coconut Creek, FL) $566
  3. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $451
  4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL ) $360
Tournaments: The second day back to the recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.     


Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor"

- Players start with 16,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes

Tuesday, February 26, 2019

Tuesday, February 26th: Doors Open With The Popular Full House Promo, Followed By A Stacked Recurring Tournament Schedule (Omaha And "Chip Buster")

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that had a posted guarantee of $3,000.  Registration for the tournament would close with (34) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,298.  As many of the afternoon tournaments do, yesterday's event ended in a deal, with the official results listed below:
  1. George Lukawski (Parkland, FL) $818
  2. Tru Nguyen (Memphis, TN) $682
  3. David Echavarria (Bay Harbor Island, FL) $642
  4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $593
  5. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $293
  6. Alderin Gomez (Hollywood Beach, FL) $270
The evening tournament on the schedule was a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field closed with (24) entries and after including the front-end add-ons (which are $10), the prize pool officially closed at $1,780.  The spots were scheduled to get paid, but once the field reached the money bubble (four players), an even chop was agreed to (with the results listed below):
  1. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $445
  2. Sabas Ferrer (Pembroke Pines, FL) $445
  3. Charles Zusage (Plantation, FL) $445
  4. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $445
Tournaments: The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event, we have the re-introduction of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster."  The tournament is structured with an eye-opening 50,000 unit starting stack, along with levels of (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster"

- 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

Monday, February 25, 2019

Monday, February 25th: Final Week Of February Starts With $4,500 In Combined Recurring Guarantees

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD) event.  After eight levels of play, registration would close with (36) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,480 (after optional add-ons were included into the number).  The tournament ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:
  1. Bernie Boulde (Davie, FL) $725
  2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $563
  3. Paul Berenson (Delray Beach, FL) $429
  4. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $395
  5. Ronald Arena (Boynton Beach, FL) $368
The 5:00pm time slot hosted a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament attracted a total of (15) entries, which was exactly the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  Only two spots were scheduled to get paid, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way chop, with the official details listed below:
  1. Milord Vital. (Miramar, FL) $525
  2. Mitchell Schuman (Delray Beach, FL) $325
  3. Gary Atterbery (Henderson, KY) $325
  4. Gerald Panariello (West Palm Beach, FL) $325
Tournaments: Monday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows.  

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guarantee.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Prior to the player's first hand, they have the option to get an add-on for $10.   


Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 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

Sunday, February 24, 2019

Sunday, February 24th: "Easy Like A Sunday Morning," But The Isle Poker Room Has Great Action All Day As Well

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which has found a nice home in that weekend time slot.  Yesterday's installment saw registration wrap up with (29) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $2,813.  The event ended in a four-way chop, with the official results posted below:
  1. Norman Boothe (Oakland Park, FL) $924
  2. Larry Rheinschmidt (Pompano Beach, FL) $788
  3. Alan Dobrow (Melville, NY) $611
  4. Alain Jolicoeur (Hallandale Beach, FL) $490
The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event, which also ended up eclipsing the posted guarantee.  Registration for the tournament closed with (26) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,990.  Just like it's afternoon counterpart, the tournament ended in a four-way deal as well, with official results listed below:
  1. David Hixson (Hollywood, FL) $1,061
  2. Sonya Hastings (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $748
  3. Shachar Ginzburg (Coral Springs, FL) $710
  4. Jimmy Tomblin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $471
Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

The 5:00pm time slot hosts the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD).  While the "Single Re-Entry" format was in the Sunday evening time slot for a while, this tournament has returned to the unlimited re-entry format.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 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

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 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

Saturday, February 23, 2019

Saturday, February 23rd: Seniors Headline The Afternoon Action, Along With A $2,500 Guaranteed Nightly

ICYMI: Friday's tournament action began with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which continues to be a great success.  Yesterday's installment saw registration close with a total of (43) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,150.  Five total spots were scheduled to get paid (four $500 winners, and a $150 winner), and while the number of people stayed the same, the actual payouts were altered (in a chop that was agreed to):
  1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
  2. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $413
  3. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $413
  4. Stephania Deluca (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $413
  5. Myrna Albert (Deerfield Beach, FL) $411
The evening tournament was also a very successful one, with the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) tournament attracting a total of (64) entries.  After including the optional add-ons at the end of registration, the prize pool officially closed at $4,500.  Eight places were scheduled to get paid, and after three in-the-money eliminations, a deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:
  1. Paul Smerdon (Pompano Beach, FL) $777
  2. Mark Stumpo (Plantation, FL) $777
  3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $777
  4. Misty Abein (Parkland, FL) $777
  5. Jose Arvelo (Pompano Beach, FL) $777
  6. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $250
  7. Kamal Mohammed (Pompano Beach, FL) $203
  8. Ralph Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $162
Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 
Following the afternoon event (at 6:00pm), is a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) tournament.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+"

- 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

Friday, February 22, 2019

Friday, February 22nd: Another Action-Packed Weekend Of Poker At Pompano Park

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule hosted two recurring "classics," beginning with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack."  The event ended up attracting (15) entries, and saw registration close with an official prize pool of $1,455.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but players ended up agreeing to a deal (short of the money), with the official results listed below:
  1. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $478
  2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $387
  3. Debbie Muhaa (Plantation, FL) $297
  4. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $293
The "Monster Stack" was followed (at 6:00pm) by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty," which has been another long time staple of the recurring schedule.  Registration for the tournament closed with (19) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,368.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money in the event, and once the money bubble burst, the final trio agreed to a deal (with the details posted below):
  1. Stefan Korolczuk (Tamarac, FL) $534
  2. Dylan Asher (Pompano Beach, FL) $445
  3. Myles German (Boca Raton, FL) $389
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 be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.


The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

From 12:00am-9:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes
- 1 in 10 entries win $500

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (20) minutes