Friday, April 19th: $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Continues After Strong Start, Along With $500 High Hands!!!

ICYMI: Thursday marked the beginning of the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), with the tournament getting off to a very strong start.  Flight 1A play started at 11:00am, and after eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (97) entries.  At the end of Level 14 (which is the point that the bagging process begins), a total of (14) players remained, led by Ty Akbalsi (who bagged 306,000).  Official counts from the opening flight of the event are listed below:

Ty Akbalsi - 306,000

Raymond Ford - 198,000

Rafael Calfro - 170,000

Terri Siele - 162,000

Justin Levy - 142,000

Alexander Goodrich - 118,000

Allan Bieler - 114,000

Zaki Lichaa - 103,000

Patrick Capozzillo - 101,000

Dennis Zollo - 99,000

Rolando Garcia - 92,000

Michael Valdez - 70,000

Daniel Gonzalo - 43,000

Vitaly Chalka - 29,000

The field grew even larger for the evening flight (Flight 1B), as registration closed with a total of (104) entries.  Action for the night wrapped up with (13) players, and Manuel Amaro leading the way.  Official Flight 1B chip counts are posted below:

Manuel Amaro - 327,000

Engelberth Varela - 255,000

Paul Price - 209,000

Cornelius Rodgers - 164,000

Andrew Jones - 161,000

Steven Bennett - 161,000

Stefan Haqq - 145,000

Harry Silver - 111,000

Jonathan Marcu - 107,000

Joshua Feyers - 81,000

Nizar Dajani - 74,000

Eric Mutschler - 40,000

Mitchell Smith - 40,000

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule mirrors that of yesterday, with two flights for the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), and a satellite for the event.  The tournament's flights are structured with 18,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Players that successfully bag chips for Day 2, will return on Monday (April 22nd) at 12:00pm.

The $50 No Limit Hold'em satellite (which carries at 5 seat guarantee), is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) 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).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1C

- Players start with 18,000 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

3:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) 5 Seats GTD

- Players start with 10,000 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

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1D

- Players start with 18,000 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

Thursday, April 18th: It's The Day Players Have Had Circled, As The $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Kicks Off!!!

ICYMI: Results from yesterday's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), and $50 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), will be posted shortly after the poker room opens.

Tournaments: It's been just over two weeks since the Battles At The Beach wrapped up, and the Isle Poker Room has hosted a multi-flight event.  This afternoon begins the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), which is the headlining tournament of April (outside of the series, which overlapped the beginning of the month).  

Today's schedule hosts the first pair of flights for the tournament (11:00am and 6:00pm), along with a satellite at 3:00pm.  The tournament's flights are structured with 18,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Players that successfully bag chips for Day 2, will return on Monday (April 22nd) at 12:00pm.

The satellite (which carries at 5 seat guarantee), is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) 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).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- Players start with 18,000 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

3:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) 5 Seats GTD

- Players start with 10,000 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

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- Players start with 18,000 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

Wednesday, April 17th: The Month's Headlining Multi ($175 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) Approaches, As Action Begins Tomorrow

ICYMI: Wednesday's action began at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which carried a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament ended up attracting a total of (20) entries, of which three were scheduled to get paid.  Those payouts were eventually altered, as players agreed to a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Jamie Dobay (West Palm Beach, FL) $628
2. Mirna Albert (Boca Raton, FL) $570
3. Cesar Garcia (Miramar, FL) $478
4. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $450
5. Marc Robinson (Miami, FL) $374

Following the Omaha event (at 6:00pm), was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which had a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be eclipsed early in registration, as (33) entries made up the $3,201 prize pool.  There would be no deals last night, as action played down to an outright winner.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Alexander Kripitz (Boca Raton, FL) $1,313
2. Ed Rappa (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $800
3. Seymour Weiner (Boca Raton, FL) $480
4. Anthony Vulpis (Pompano Beach, FL) $352
5. Paul Humphrey (Ocala, 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.

With the month's stand-alone multi just (24) hours away ($175 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD), the evening time slot sees the insertion of a satellite for the event.  The $50 No Limit Hold'em satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8.  There is a (10) seat guarantee posted on the satellite, which adds even more value for the players.

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 - $50 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) 10 Seats GTD

- Players start with 10,000 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

Tuesday, April 16th: Doors Open With The Full House Promo, And Continues With The Staple Tournament Slate (Omaha & Chip Buster)

ICYMI: Monday's recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event.  The field would close with (23) entries (at the end of registration), and an official prize pool of $2,500.  Originally, three spots were set to get paid, but players ended up agreeing to a deal on the money bubble.  Official results from the afternoon event are listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $686
2. Francois Gagne (Miami, FL) $662
3. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $627
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $525

Like many Monday's before it, last night's recurring event was the $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD).  Registration for the tournament closed with (19) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  There would be another Monday tournament chop, as players altered the payouts, allowing four people to walk away with money.  Results form the event are listed below:

1. Richard Jones (Montreal, CA) $465
2. Sabas Ferrer (Pembroke Pines, FL) $435
3. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $363
4. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $237

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The mixed-game players show up strong each week, so you can count on a sizable prize pool for this tournament, well above the posted guarantee.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the recurring tournament players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).                                                                                                                      

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "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" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Monday, April 15th: A New Week, Means Monday's Solid Recurring Schedule, And The Twilight Full House Promo

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action kicked off (at 11:00am) with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $2,000 guarantee.  Registration for the event closed with (28) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included into the number, the prize pool officially closed at $2,020.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, but the tournament's action ended in a five-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $457
2. Paul Efron (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $431
3. Chein Chiu (Coconut Creek, FL) $419
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $415
5. Arthur Smith (Bayshore, NY) $298

The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which carried a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be eclipsed, as the field closed with (13) entries, equating to an official prize pool of $1,675.  Two players were scheduled to reach the money in the event, but players agreed to a four-way deal short of that point, with the official results listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $598
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $412
3. Jeffrey Poole (Germany) $390
4. Richard Jones (Montreal, CA) $275

Tournaments: This week of recurring tournaments begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries at $2,500 guarantee. Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 16,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

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).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 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

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, April 14th: Wrapping Up Another Successful Week Of Poker, With Two "Staple" Tournaments On The Schedule

ICYMI: One of the headlining events of the month took place yesterday afternoon, as players had the 11:00am event circled on their calendars ($200 No Limit Hold'em $10,000 GTD).  The tournament had ten levels of open registration, and when that period closed, there would be a total of (59) entries in the field.  Of those entries, (8) players were scheduled to reach the money, with players eventually agreeing to a four-way deal.  Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) took home the first place prize ($2,563), with the official results of the tournament listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $2,563
2. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $2,087
3. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,792
4. John Desoto (Hialeah, FL) $1,498
5. Scott Errold (Las Vegas, NV) $700
6. Joseph Umphrey (Groves, TX) $550
7. Morris Heider (Boca Raton, FL) $450
8. Victor Dillon (Plantation, FL) $360

The evening tournament was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasted a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be in the rear-view mirror early in registration, and the tournament closed with (34) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,298.  While four-spots were scheduled to get paid, the tournament ended in a five-way chop, with the details listed below:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $794
2. Jose Cabrera (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $777
3. Ian Sayfie (Coral Springs, FL) $667
4. Chien Chiu (Lighthouse Point, FL) $531
5. Erin Cooley (Lake Worth, FL) $529

Tournaments: The first of Sunday's two tournaments begins at 11:00am, and is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to take an add, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

The evening time slot (5:00pm) sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), which was a Sunday staple for a very long time.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 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 - $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

- Optional single ($20) or double ($40) add-on at the end of registration

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (15) minute

Saturday, April 13th: Big Day In The Poker Room, With $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD), And $500 High Hands!!!

ICYMI: What a difference a day makes...as both of Thursday's tournaments fell just short of the posted guarantee, but that wasn't the case for yesterday's events.  The 11:00am tournament, which was a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," cruised past it's $1,000 guarantee.  The field would end up with (25) entries at registration's close, and an official prize pool of $1,250.  The payouts were scheduled to see two players walk away with $500 prizes, and one with $250.  Once the money bubble burst, the final three players altered the numbers, and agreed to a chop (with the results listed below):

1. Anthony Broderick (Parkland, FL) $450
2. Jeffrey Salemme (Pompano Beach, FL) $450
3. Glen Canelstein (Pompano Beach, FL) $350

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the tournament clock showed (46) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,390 (after optional add-ons were included).  The tournament ended in a six-way deal, with the details of the chop listed below:

1. Anthony Zambrowski (Chandler, AZ) $788
2. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $654
3. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $603
4. Melissa Mancini (Oakland Park, FL) $546
5. Peter Bostrom (Oakland Park, FL) $491
6. Bruno Goulart (Sarasota, FL) $308

Tournaments: When the April Tournament Schedule was released, players immediately circled this afternoon's event, which is a $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD).  Just a week into April, there would be a shift in structure, as the level length were increased (to make the tournament more player-friendly).  Players in today's event will sit down to starting stacks of 15,000 units, with levels that last (30) minutes (transitioning to 40 minutes at the final table), and registration that is open through Level 10.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).    
  

Promotions: 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 a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am - $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (30) minutes, transitioning to (40) minutes at the final table

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

Friday, April 12th: $500 High Hands (Every 20 Minutes) Headline The Beginning Of The Weekend

ICYMI: Thursday's recurring tournament schedule began (at 11:00am) with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The event saw registration close with (11) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but once action reached the money bubble, a three-way deal was agreed to.  Details of the chop are listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Buffalo, NY) $648
2. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $452
3. Joseph Peladino (Boca Raton, FL) $400

The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" event, which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  There were a total of (19) entries in the field (once registration closed), equating to a $1,748 prize pool (bounties not included).  Action ended in a three-way deal (for the second time), with the official results listed below:

1. Charles Bury (Boca Raton, FL) $583
2. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $583
3. Christopher Lim (Winter Garden, FL) $582

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 is very popular with players, as it is a small investment...with a 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).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

Thursday, April 11th: Recapping Wednesday's Action, As We Get Closer To A Big Weekend Of Poker

ICYMI: Wednesday's recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event would fall a few entries short of the number needed, as registration closed with a total of (23) entries.  That meant that the $3,000 prize pool, would be spread across three $1,000 pay spots.  Action played down to the money bubble, with the four remaining players agreeing to a deal.  The breakdown of the numbers are listed below:

1. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $850
2. Lawrence Bonetti (Margate, FL) $850
3. Robert Gelin (Boynton Beach, FL) $700
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool. The event's registration closed with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500, which was scheduled to be paid across three spots.  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, the action ended in a chop, but six players were involved last night.  Details of the deal are listed below:

1. Luis Pena-Rivera (Homestead, FL) $435
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $320
3. Ralph Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $260
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $250
5. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $235

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, 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 "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 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 15,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.  The "progressive bounty" aspect of the tournament, will see all bounties earned over the course of the evening, awarded to the player that scores an elimination.  For example, if Player A has collected four bounties, and is eliminated by Player B in Level 13, Player B will be awarded Player A's four bounties.

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 promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 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

Wednesday, April 10th: Early Bird Full House And $3,000 GTD Survivor, Headline Wednesday's Schedule

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, that had a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would close with (19) entries at registration's close, with two players scheduled to walk away with respective shares of the $2,500 prize pool.  Those payouts ended up being altered, as players agreed to a three-way deal (on the money bubble).  The details of the chop are listed below:

1. Adam Stone (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
2. Jong Cherryholmes (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
3. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $500

The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD) was in the 6:00pm time slot, and drew a sizable field.  Registration closed with (35) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $3,395, which was scheduled to be spread across five pay spots.  Action played down to an outright winner, with Brian Dunn besting Vicki Holmes during heads-up play, taking home $1,392 for the win.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,392
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $849
3. Adam Hamby (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $509
4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $373
5. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $272

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

Tuesday, April 9th: Full House Promo Opens The Day's Action, With Omaha Hi/Lo And "Chip Buster" Headlining Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,500.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players agreed to a deal on the bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $717
2. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $643
3. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $618
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $522

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be eclipsed by the time registration closed, with (25) total entries in the field, equating to a prize pool of $1,855.  Three players were once again scheduled to reach the money, with action ended in a chop on the bubble (just like the afternoon event).  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $595
2. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $580
3. Greg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $476
4. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $204

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The mixed-game players show up strong each week, so you can count on a sizable prize pool for this tournament, well above the posted guarantee.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the recurring tournament players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows). 

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "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" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Monday, April 8th: The Twilight Full House Promo Returns, With $3,000 Schedule To Be Awarded (Beginning At 6:00PM)

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's field would close with (26) entries, at the end of registration, which equated to a prize pool of $2,010.  The afternoon's play ended in a four-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Robert Kline (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $665
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $599
3. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $525
4. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $221

There would be no chops in the evening (5:00pm) tournament, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) played down to an outright winner.  The field was made up of (18) entries, with an official prize pool of $1,550 (not including bounties).  Official results from the event are posted below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $775
2. Peter Bostrom (Oakland Park, FL) $465
3. John Kvocka (Boynton Beach, FL) $310

Tournaments: This week of recurring tournaments begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries at $2,500 guarantee. Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 16,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

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).

There is an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 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

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