Sunday, May 5, 2019

$150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD (Day 2): Official Day 2 Seating Assignments (By Chip Counts)

$150 No Limit Hold'em 
$50,000 GTD

Level 12 (Blinds 1,000/2,000/2,000)
Total Entries: 544
Players Remaining: 67



FirstLastChipsTableSeat
Justin Levy 432,000910
Juan Barbosa403,500110
AndresJara403,00047
Stephen Kowlessar401,500138
JonathanMarco273,50053
DominicMorosini241,00099
OmarYates225,00022
Edward Vojvodich222,0001410
Michael Larkin213,00058
Eric Pettitt 195,00046
Bill Napien195,00051
LouisChiofulo186,000142
Frank Andrews185,50023
Carlos Handwerker 182,50052
Phillip Stuttman180,00029
Roberto Alvarado 177,50054
Rebecca Dellagloria 173,500310
JeffSilverstein 171,00014
MatthewParke170,50044
BarrySisselman167,50012
Patrick Capozziell159,00055
LarrySt. Jean153,000141
Antonio Albanese136,00042
Troy Marchese134,500410
MylesGerman128,50048
Michael Weinberg128,50018
Scott Tenebaum 124,00092
Olivia Katrych 124,00032
David Poces 123,500210
Philip Consolo122,00028
MauriceLighther120,000139
FernandoPages119,50033
Jason Puzacke 113,000145
JoshBeckley112,500144
Dolline Vance 109,50031
Cesar Fuentes 107,00043
Anthony Bonnett105,50045
Roman Ojeda 104,00094
Brian Dunn103,00038
Carlos Ardila91,50015
Michael Garavuso85,500148
RobertPeoples84,50035
Jesse Hatfield 83,00027
David Oshry79,00097
Jordan Shamah 75,00037
Stephen Proux72,000136
Philip Tuttle 71,00095
Carlos Vazquez69,000133
JohnBlevins65,50025
Nikolla Sinishtay61,00096
DimitryAgbachov59,50026
Alexander Perez 57,50016
Elise Schisler57,00091
GregSpinder55,000135
ShawnVrenna53,00098
Michael Mayo51,50019
Michael Denker 50,000137
Melanie Hochman 42,500510
Andrew Daire 41,00011
Kenneth Arnaez40,000149
Brian Alchati40,00021
Danielle Condorelli 39,00049
JohnBilas38,00041
Ty Akbasli 36,50056
ChristopherBuggs23,00036
ChrisArlidiocone17,00057

Sunday, May 5th: All Eyes Are On Day 2 Of The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), Action Beginning At 1:00PM

ICYMI: With Saturday's schedule offering up the final opportunity for players to enter the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), it was no surprise that we saw the largest field sizes of the event.  Flight 1E got underway at 11:00am, and after eight levels of open registration, ended up with a field of (137) entries.  Of that number (which happened to be the largest of the six flights to have been played), a total of (21) players reached the bagging process.  Official counts from Flight 1E are listed below:

Edward Vodvodich - 222,000
Frank Andrews - 185,500
Phillip Stuttman - 180,000
Jeff Silverstein - 171,000
Antonio Albanese - 136,000
Michael Weinberg - 128,500
Olivia Katrych - 124,000
Jason Puzacke - 113,000
Dolline Vance - 109,500
Cesar Fuentes - 107,000
Roman Ojeda - 104,000
Brian Dunn - 103,000
Jesse Hatfield - 83,000
Jordan Shamah - 75,000
Stephen Proux - 72,000
Philip Tuttle - 71,000
Elise Schisler - 57,000
Michael Denker - 50,000
Melanie Hochman - 42,500
Kenneth Arnaez - 40,000
Christopher Buggs - 23,000

Flight 1F started at 6:00pm, just as the afternoon players were getting ready to bag up their chips for Day 2.  At registration's close, the tournament clock would show (109) entries, giving the tournament a combined total of (544) entries (and a prize pool of $62,560).  Of those entries, a total of (12) players bagged chips, with official Flight 1F counts listed below:

Stephen Kowlessar - 401,500
Michael Larkin - 213,000
Louis Chiofulo - 186,000
Barry Sisselman - 167,500
Larry St. Jean - 153,000
Maurice Lightner - 120,000
Fernando Pages - 119,500
Joshua Beckley - 112,500
Michael Garavuso - 85,500
Carlos Vazquez - 69,000
Greg Spinder - 55,000
Brian Alchati - 40,000

There will be a total of (67) players returning at 1:00pm this afternoon, (50) of which will be reaching the money.  First place is scheduled to take home $12,875, with official payouts to be posted shortly (along with Day 2 seating assignments).

Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries 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).

As mentioned above, Day 2 of the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) resumes at 1:00pm.

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

1:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Day 2

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

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, May 4, 2019

Saturday, May 4th: After Another Great Showing For The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), Final Pair Of Flights Headline Schedule

ICYMI: After getting off to a strong start on Thursday, the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) continued the trend yesterday, with an evening flight that eclipsed the century mark.  All be told, there were a total of (167) entries over the second day of action, of which (18) players bagged up chips for Sunday's Day 2.  

Flight 1C wrapped up registration with a total of (63) entries, with (7) players reaching the flight's bagging process, led by Justin Levy (432,000).  Official Flight 1C chip counts are listed below:

Justin Levy - 432,000
Roberto Alvarado - 177,500
Patrick Capozzielli - 159,000
David Poces - 123,500
Olivia Katrych - 43,000
Andrew Daire - 41,000
Danielle Condorelli - 39,000

The evening flight (Flight 1D) saw a total of (104) entries, which was the largest showing of the event, with (11) players bagging chips for Day 2.  Andres Jara led the group (403,000), with the official counts from the flight listed below:

Andres Jara - 403,000
Jonathan Marcu - 273,500
Dominic Morosini - 241,000
Omar Yates - 225,000
Matthew Parke - 170,500
Myles German - 128,500
John Blevins - 65,500
Shawn Vrenna - 53,000
Michael Mayo - 51,500
John Bilas - 38,000
Chris Arlidiocone - 17,000

With two flights remaining to have been played, the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) has a total of (298) entries, and a prize pool of $34,270.  A total of (137) entries are needed to reach the guarantee, with that number likely reached in today's afternoon flight alone.

Tournaments: Floor flights of the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) are now in the books, with two more remaining (on today's schedule).  Just like the past two days, there are two flights on tap (Flight 1E at 11:00am, and Flight 1F at 6:00pm), along with a satellite at 3:00pm.  Each of the flights are structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Day 1 will play through the conclusion of Level 14, or when the 10% mark is reached (whichever comes first).  It should be noted, that when the tournament reaches it's final table, the levels will transition to (40) minutes.

The $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (into the $150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD) begins at 3:00pm, and carries a three seat guarantee.  The satellite 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1E

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) 3 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1F

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

Friday, May 3, 2019

Friday, May 3rd: May's First Multi ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD) Heads Into The Weekend, With Big Numbers Expected

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule hosted the first pair of opening flights for the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD), with things getting off to a very strong start.  Over the course of the day, there were a total of (131) entries, equating to a total prize pool of $15,065.  While that number is slightly below the pace needed to reach the $50,000 guarantee, the next four flights are going to be much larger in size.  

Flight 1A had a total of (66) entries, with (9) players bagging chips for Day 2, led by Eric Pettitt (195,000).  Official chip counts from the opening flight are listed below:

Eric Pettitt - 195,000
Carlos Handwerker - 182,500
Rebecca Dellagloria - 173,500
Scott Tenenbaum - 124,000
Phillip Consolo - 122,000
Anthony Bennett - 105,500
Nikola Sinishtaj - 61,000
Alexander Perez - 57,500
Ty Akbalsi - 36,500

Flight 1B then follow with (65) total entries, of which (7) players reached the bagging process, led by Juan Barbosa (403,500).  Official chip counts from the tournament's second flight are listed below:

Juan Barbosa - 403,500
Bill Napien - 195,000
Tom Marchese - 134,500
Carlos Ardila - 91,500
Robert Peoples - 84,500
David Oshry - 79,000
Dimitry Agrachov - 59,500

Tournaments: After a great start yesterday, the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) headlines today's tournament schedule.  There are two more flights (11:00am and 6:00pm), along with another satellite.  Each of the flights are structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Day 1 will play through the conclusion of Level 14, or when the 10% mark is reached (whichever comes first).  It should be noted, that when the tournament reaches it's final table, the levels will transition to (40) minutes.

The $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (into the $150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD) begins at 3:00pm, and carries a three seat guarantee.  The satellite 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1C

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) 3 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1D

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

Thursday, May 2, 2019

Thursday, May 2nd: Big Day In The Poker Room, Including The Start Of The $150 NLH ($50,000 GTD), And $250 "Turbo" High Hands

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which guaranteed a $3,000 prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the event's field would close with (28) entries, with three players scheduled to walk away with $1,000 prizes.  Those payouts were altered on the money bubble, as players agreed to a four-way deal, with the official results posted below:
  1. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $1,000
  2. Frank Lamaarra (Philadelphia, PA) $1,000
  3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
  4. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
At 6:00pm, there was a $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into this weekend's $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  A total of (10) seats were guaranteed into the multi (which begins today), with (39) entries making up the field.  Listed below, are the ten players to win a seat in last night's satellite:
  1. Alan Werner ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  2. Julia Bindelglass ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  3. Paul Price ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  4. Elise Schisler ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  5. Cathy Miller ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  6. Norman Boothe ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  7. Marc Cohen ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  8. Jerrold Solov ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  9. Andrew Daire ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
  10. Felipe Martinez ($150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD Seat Winner)
Tournaments: As mentioned above, today we see the beginning of the month's first multi, a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  There are a total of six flights (over the next three days), with Day 2 scheduled for 1:00pm on Sunday.  Each of the flights are structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Day 1 will play through the conclusion of Level 14, or when the 10% mark is reached (whichever comes first).  It should be noted, that when the tournament reaches it's final table, the levels will transition to (40) minutes.  Today's first flight begins at 11:00am (Flight 1A), and is followed at 6:00pm by Flight 1B.

There is also a $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (into the $150 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD) on today's schedule, beginning at 3:00pm. The satellite guarantees (3) seats into the $50,000 guaranteed event, and 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).

You can add another addition to the day's promotions, one that has garnered the interest of players from the moment it was announced.  From 6:00pm-10:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  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).  If the qualifying high hand is made using one card, the player will be awarded a $125 prize.

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

11:00am - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1A

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 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

6:00pm - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1B

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