Friday, March 8th: Guardino And Vulpis Top Thursday Chops, As A Busy Poker Weekend Begins

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack."  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with a total of (16) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,552.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but players eventually agreed to a four-way deal, with Michael Guardino (Coconut Creek, FL) taking home first place money.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Michael Guardino (Coconut Creek, FL) $535
2. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $411
3. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $307
4. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $299

The "Monster Stack" was followed (at 6:00pm) by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" event, with the field size doubling.  Registration closed with (32) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,304, which was scheduled to be paid out across four spots.  After the elimination of Kenneth Mathias (in fourth place), players agreed to a three-way deal, with Anthony Vulpis topping the chop.  Edgard Mendes, who took second place in the deal, ended up grabbing the ever-elusive "Isle Poker Double" (cashing in both the afternoon and evening tournaments).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Anthony Vulpis (Pompano Beach, FL) $735
2. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $658
3. Richard Maiorino (Delray Beach, FL) $658
4. Kenneth Mathias (Groveland, FL) $253

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 time slot sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The "chip buster" name refers to the tournament's starting stacks, which are 50,000 units.  The event has (20) minute levels, and a registration period 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 - $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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Thursday, March 7th: Two Tournament Staples, And The "Twilight Full House" Promo

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which had a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool. At the halfway point of open registration, it looked like the tournament would have an overlay (for the first time), but a strong late rush saw the field close with (38) entries.  The $3,800 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across four spots (three $1,000 winners, and one $800 winner), but players ended up agreeing to a six-way deal, with the results posted below:

1. Robert Mantin (Aventura, FL) $700
2. Aaron Berman (Wellington, FL) $700
3. JC Madrid (Margate, FL) $600
4. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $600
5. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $600
6. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed (at 6:00pm) by a $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $1,500 guarantee.  That posted number was eclipsed early, as the field reached (35) entries, with an official prize pool of $2,365.  Five players were scheduled to get paid, with the deal-making occurring once play was heads-up, as Shachar Ginzburg (Coral Springs, FL) took home first place honors.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Shachar Ginzburg (Coral Springs, FL) $830
2. Hubert Weibhaupt (Stolberg, Germany) $731
3. Lisa Do (Parkland, FL) $355
4. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $260
5. August Kraft (Pompano Beach, FL) $189

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."  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" 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).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The first (25) full houses made (after 6:00pm), that are tens full or better, will be awarded up to $100 (dependent on which game is being played).  A full list of payouts for each game are posted in the poker room (with the promo's official flyer to be posted here on the blog shortly).

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

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

- 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"

- 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, March 6th: $3,000 GTD "Survivor" Headlines Tournament Schedule, With "Full House" Shines On The Promo Side

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule started with the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which saw a little raise in posted guarantee (from the usual $2,500, to $3,000).  The posted number was eclipsed shortly before the registration period closed, as the field ended up with (31) total entries.  The $3,472 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, but players ended up agreeing to a five-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $890
2. Eugene Calden (Boynton Beach, FL) $867
3. Mark Belzer (Delray Beach, FL) $817
4. Daniel Dorf (Coral Springs, FL) $598
5. David Elliot (Boynton Beach, FL) $300

The evening event was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD), which is scattered across different spots on March's recurring calendar.  The tournament saw a very strong showing, with a total of (33) entries in the field, once the registration period ended.  The $3,201 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, but we ended up seeing our second five-way deal of the day.  Official results for the tournament are listed below:

1. Marc Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $737
2. Matthew Vitale (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $736
3. Jack Sedaka (Coconut Creek, FL) $736
4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $736
5. Pietro Tomabene (Boca Raton, FL) $256

Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  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" ($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 - $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

ICYMI: Official Results ($140 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD)

$140 No Limit Hold'em

$50,000 GTD

Total Entries: 517

Total Prize Pool: $53,251

Place	Name			Hometown		Winnings
1	Paul Angelo			Pompano Beach, FL		$6,940
2	Chrystian Santos			Boca Raton, FL		$5,138
3	Blaine Mcrae			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$4,736
4	Stephen Kowlessar			Miramar, FL		$4,736
5	Michael Weinberg			Delray Beach, FL		$4,512
6	Michael Corbett			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$3,981
7	Juan Reyes			Margate, FL		$3,593
8	Owayne Clarke			Sunrise, FL		$1,435
9	John Germano			Providence, RI		$1,115
10	Michael Bonsignore			Hollywood, FL		$930
11	Daniele Condorelli			Italy		$930
12	Milan Mizerovsky			Greenville, SC		$930
13	Jason Jimenez			Miami, FL		$790
14	Marc Freund			Plantation, FL		$790
15	Wanlop Phonphornwithoo			Coral Springs, FL		$790
16	Francisco Regalado			Miami, FL		$645
17	Richard Leger			Lighthouse Point, FL		$645
18	Cathy Miller			Jupiter, FL		$645
19	Aaron Friedman			Boca Raton, FL		$540
20	Patrick Biancone			Delray Beach, FL		$540
21	Robert Transue			North Lauderdale, FL		$540
22	Alex Doohen			Hollywood, FL		$440
23	Richard Zisser			Boca Raton, FL		$440
24	Raminder Singh			Delray Beach, FL		$440
25	Andrew Turzak			Boynton Beach, FL		$385
26	Saul Andrade			La Boliva, Venezuela		$385
27	Roy Key			Hillsborough Beach, FL		$385
28	Evan Kahan			Boca Raton, FL		$310
29	Steven Lake			Clewiston, FL		$310
30	Rodney Moret			Boca Raton, FL		$310
31	Oneil McCalla			Miramar, FL		$310
32	Alain Alvarado			Miami, FL		$310
33	Harry Eisenberg			Wayland, MA		$310
34	Bruce Smith			West Palm Beach, FL		$310
35	Michael Zelen			New York, NY		$310
36	John Bilas			Wilton Manors, FL		$310
37	John Magnetta			Boynton Beach, FL		$285
38	Jerry Willis			Margate, FL		$285
39	Gregory Shain			Briarcliff Manor, NY		$285
40	Zaki Lichaa			Pompano Beach, FL		$285
41	Edward Vojvodich			Pompano Beach, FL		$285
42	Edgar Mendes			Deerfield Beach, FL		$285
43	James Tomblin			Wilton Manors, FL		$285
44	Scott Levitt			Delray Beach, FL		$285
45	Richard Glabman			Davie, FL		$285
46	Paul Smerdon			Pompano Beach, FL		$260
47	Eric Nuss			Niagara Falls, Canada		$260

Tuesday, March 5th: Recapping The $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), As The Full House Promo And Recurring Schedule Return

ICYMI: There were three events on yesterday's schedule, but one stood out amongst the group, as players returned for Day 2 of the $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  A total of (55) players took their seats at 12:00pm, all focused on reaching the money, with eight Day 2 players walking away empty handed (47 players made the money).  Every tournament has a storyline, with yesterday's being the "rise from the bottom."  As the field dwindled down, we began to see the top stacks coming into the day depart, as the shorter stacks saw success.  The event eventually concluded in a seven-way deal, with Paul Angelo taking home first place money ($6,940).  Chrystian Santos, who came into the day as the chip leader, was able to buck the trend big stacks leaving early (as he took second place in the chop).  Final table results from the $140 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) are posted below, with full results to follow (later this afternoon):

1. Paul Angelo (Pompano Beach, FL) $6,940
2. Chrystian Santos (Boca Raton, FL) $5,138
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $4,736
4. Stephen Kowlessar (Miramar, FL) $4,736
5. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $4,512
6. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,981
7. Juan Reyes (Margate, FL) $3,593
8. Owayne Clarke (Sunrise, FL) $1,435
9. John Germano (Providence, RI) $1,115
10. Michael Bonsignore (Hollywood, FL) $930

Before Day 2 got underway, action started for the 11:00am event, which was a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament.  Registration closed with (13) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $1,495.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players ended up agreed to a deal prior to the bubble, with the details of the chop listed below:

1. John Parrone Jr. (Rochester, NY) $566
2. Avril Mizerovsky (Greensville, SC) $376
3. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $342
4. Herald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $211

The evening time slot hosted it's staple $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  As has been the trend, the posted guarantee was eclipsed prior to the add-on period, officially closing at $2,015.  Four spots were scheduled to reach the money, with players agreeing to a chop on the money bubble.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Brandt Wilkerson (Buford, GA) $474
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $425
3. Lawrence Israel (Delray Beach, FL) $392
4. Frank Giordano (Pompano Beach, FL) $367
5. Edgard Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $357

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD) event.  For those that know the recurring schedule well, an increase in the size of guarantee will be noticed.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

The evening time slot sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasts a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The "chip buster" name refers to the tournament's starting stacks, which are 50,000 units.  The event has (20) minute levels, and a registration period 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 ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes