Saturday, May 18th: "Chip Buster" Likely To Eclipse The $75,000 Guarantee Today, With All Eyes On Cracking The Century Mark!!!

ICYMI: Yesterday was the second day of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD), with the hot start continuing.  The third flight of the event (Flight 1C) ended up attracting a total of (110) entries, with (21) players reaching that bagging process (at the end of Level 16).  Official chip counts from the flight are listed below:

Francois Gagne - 774,000
Gil Guadalpi - 450,000
Sebastian Martinez - 436,000
Ronald Arena - 411,000
Joe Jarboe - 300,000
Tim Aldrich - 296,000
Henri Nolette - 286,000
Frank Traino - 271,000
Michael Weinberg - 268,000
Joseph Diaz - 230,000
James Tamlin - 220,000
Alvaro Grisales - 201,000
Corey Bryman - 198,000
Jonathan Sanchez - 197,000
Gerald Blum - 185,000
Steven Randal - 164,000
Michael Ladda - 149,000
Nicholas Visconti - 117,000
Charles Odenz - 107,000
Philip Consolo - 106,000
David Richard - 101,000

Flight 1C got underway at 6:00pm, and after eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (121) entries.  Of those entries, (16) players would reach the bagging process (at the end of Level 16), with the official chip counts listed below:

Michael Corbett - 607,000
Stephen Thomas - 603,000
Louis Chiofulo - 555,000
Antonio De Araujo - 485,000
Danielle Bastarache - 484,000
Ray Nalbandian - 439,000
Peter Petakos - 366,000
Ryan Laiche - 351,000
Matthew Ewert - 343,000
Robert Transue - 321,000
Wendy Alexandris - 317,000
Aleksandr Tishchenko - 313,000
John Desoto - 204,000
James McCaffrey - 168,000
Hoa Lang - 162,000
Cesar Solares - 136,000

Just two days into the tournament, and we already have (480) entries, and an official prize pool of $46,560.  At this rate, the event will crush the posted guarantee ($75,000) today, and may eclipse the six-figure mark tomorrow!!

Tournaments: We've now reached the halfway point of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD), and it's clear this tournament is a favorite of the players.  The event has eight starting flights, of which four play out over the next two days, with players then returning for Day 2 on Monday (May 20th).  Each of the opening flights is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks (hence the "Chip Buster" name), has levels of (30) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 16.  Action is scheduled to wrap up at the conclusion of Level 16, or if the 10% mark is reached...whichever comes first.  Each of the next four days will see a flight begin at 11:00am (today that is Flight 1C), a flight begin at 6:00pm (Flight 1D), and a $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite at 3:00pm.

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.

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-2:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1E

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1F

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

Friday, May 17th: "Chip Buster" Off To An Incredible Start, Going To Be A Special Event

ICYMI: Yesterday was the start of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD), with things getting off to a raging hot start.  The opening flight of the event (Flight 1A) ended up attracting a total of (109) entries, with (21) players reaching that bagging process (at the end of Level 16).  Official chip counts from the flight are listed below:

Herbert Nairn - 764,000
Eric Kolodny - 484,000
Frank Scala - 443,000
Daniel Gonzalo - 359,000
Guillermo Hamilton - 316,000
Jose Reyes - 281,000
Lukacs Mihaly - 267,000
Kenneth Bruno - 252,000
Chris Zollo - 251,000
JC Madrid - 226,000
Nancy Thomas - 225,000
Allen Stern - 216,000
Stuart Cheshire - 204,000
Andre Rakusa - 177,000
Jason Puzacke - 172,000
George Tardugno - 165,000
Chris Arcidiacano - 152,000
David Oshry - 137,000
Jose Ardila - 113,000
James Hamburger - 111,000
Michael Ingber - 104,000

Flight 1B got underway at 6:00pm, and after eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (140) entries.  Of those entries, (22) players would reach the bagging process (at the end of Level 16), with the official chip counts listed below:

Michael Stewartson - 754,000
Herman Alter - 738,000
Scott Sommer - 634,000
Tim Shane - 377,000
Leonid Goldshteyn - 371,000
Jairo Carillo - 356,000
Sandy Sanchez - 328,000
Richard Shtrax - 282,000
Jeffrey Silverstein - 262,000
Raymond Rickard - 257,000
Paul Smerdon - 243,000
Karsten Bauer - 218,000
Willie Wiggins - 197,000
Luminita Petric - 181,000
Alex Thomas - 180,000
Scott Levitt - 175,000
Stephen Harris - 118,000
Matt IeConche - 114,000
Ed Rappa - 111,000
Ifkhar Meman - 98,000
Bruce Rawan - 81,000
Erik Reed - 49,000

Just one day into the tournament, and we already have (249) entries, and an official prize pool of $24,153.  At this rate, the event will crush the posted guarantee ($75,000), and may eclipse the six-figure mark.  

Tournaments: It's only been (24) hours since the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) started, but it's already clear that the tournament is going to be a hit.  The event has eight starting flights, of which six play out over the next three days, with players then returning for Day 2 on Monday (May 20th).  Each of the opening flights is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks (hence the "Chip Buster" name), has levels of (30) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 16.  Action is scheduled to wrap up at the conclusion of Level 16, or if the 10% mark is reached...whichever comes first.  Each of the next four days will see a flight begin at 11:00am (today that is Flight 1C), a flight begin at 6:00pm (Flight 1D), and a $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite at 3:00pm.

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 "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1C

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1D

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

Thursday, May 16th: All Of The Talk Now Becomes Action, As The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Begins!!!

ICYMI: The results from yesterday's recurring schedule ($130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" $3,000 GTD), will be posted shortly after the poker room opens.

Tournaments: After days of satellites, and weeks of talk leading up, the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) is finally here.  The event has eight starting flights, which play out over the next four days, with players then returning for Day 2 on Monday (May 20th).  Each of the opening flights is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks (hence the "Chip Buster" name), has levels of (30) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Action is scheduled to wrap up at the conclusion of Level 16, or if the 10% mark is reached...whichever comes first.  Each of the next four days will see a flight begin at 11:00am (today that is Flight 1A), a flight begin at 6:00pm (Flight 1B), and a $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite at 3:00pm.

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 "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1A

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) Flight 1B

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

Wednesday, May 15th: Focus Shifting To The Week's Headlining Event ($130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" $75,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started, as it has for almost a year now, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 GTD) event.  The field ended up closing with (12) entries, and an official prize pool that landed directly on the posted number.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, and once the bubble burst, a heads-up deal was agreed to (even).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. George Fountoulakis (Stuart, FL) $1,000
2. Stanley Aufseeser (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,000

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which had a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (22) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,134.  Action eventually ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. David Campiglia (Weston, FL) $680
2. Joseph Hudson (Winter Park, FL) $490
3. Stephen Bromfield (Boca Raton, FL) $351
4. Louis Calabrese (Pompano Beach, FL) $328
5. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $285

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.

There are then two satellites on the schedule, both into this weekend's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD).  Both of the satellites carry a $40 buy-in, with the 3:00pm installment guaranteeing (3) seats, and the 6:00pm satellite guaranteeing (10) seats.

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD

6:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) 10 Seats GTD

Tuesday, May 14th: "Tournament Tuesday" Means Mixed Game Action, With "Full House" Headlining Promos

ICYMI: Monday's action kicked off at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD) event.  Registration for the tournament was open for eight levels, and once the window closed, the tournament clock would show (19) entries in the field.  Of those entries, three players were scheduled to reach the money, but action stopped with four players remaining (as a deal was agreed to).  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $820
2. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $661
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $638
4. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $381

The evening tournament was a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The event's registration closed with (21) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $1,575.  Play ended in a five-way chop, with the official results listed below:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $375
2. Stephen Strull (Miami, FL) $300
3. Michael Horton (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $300
4. Mike Allen (Pompano Beach, FL) $300
5. Louis Calabrese (Pompano Beach, FL) $300

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 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 ($2,000 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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD

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, May 13th: New Week Means Focus Turns To $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD), Which Begins On Thursday

ICYMI: Yesterday's recurring tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be surpassed, with the inclusion of optional add-ons at the registration break, with the official prize pool closing a $2,085.  David Coughlin, who cashed in both tournaments on Saturday, took home first place in a four-way deal that ended the event (with the official results listed below):

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $939
2. Erez Fishman (Boca Raton, FL) $382
3. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $382
4. Melissa Mancini (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $382

The evening tournament, which begat at 5:00pm, was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD).  Registration for the event would close with (15) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $1,625 (not including bounties).  Two spots were schedule to get paid, but players agreed to a four-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Derrick Rose (Cincinnati, OH) $701
2. David Campiglia (Weston, FL) $308
3. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $308
4. Dan Kolchkov (Pompano Beach, FL) $308

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

3:00pm - $40 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($75,000 GTD) 3 Seats GTD

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, May 12th: Happy Mother's Day From The Isle Poker Room, As We Wrap Up Another Great Poker Weekend

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors" ($2,000 GTD) event.  The posted number would be eclipsed, as the field closed with (24) total entries, of which three players were scheduled to reach the money.  Discussions of a chop started on the money bubble, and would be agreed to at that point.  Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL) would earn first place money in the deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL) $735
2. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $598
3. Mark Freund (Plantation, FL) $527
4. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $468

The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD), which continues to grow in popularity with the players.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (31) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,007.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, and after the bubble burst, the remaining players agreed to a deal.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Antonio Breno De Araujo (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,038
2. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $818
3. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $632
4. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $519

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).

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, May 11th: After A Successful Introduction, "Turbo High Hands" ($250 Every 15 Minutes) Return From 9:00AM-2:00PM

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which boasted a $1,000 guarantee prize pool.  The posted number would eventually be surpassed, as registration closed with (22) entries in the field.  That meant that three players were scheduled to walk away with money (two $500 spots, and a third place of $100).  Once the money bubble burst, players altered those numbers, as a three-way deal was agreed to (with official results listed below):

1. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $415
2. Alan Maxwell (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $348
3. Stefania Deluca (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $337

The evening time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's registration would close with (35) entries, of which five players were schedule to earn a piece of the $3,000 prize pool.  There would be no deal-making, as action played down to an outright winner, with the official results posted below:

1. Angelos Georgiadis (Sunrise, FL) $1,230
2. Paul Efron (Coconut Creek, FL) $750
3. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $450
4. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $330
5. Jacque Doucette (Lake Worth, FL) $240

Tournaments: Saturday's recurring tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament has a very player-friendly structure, with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and (25) minute levels.  Registration for the tournament is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows. 

The 6:00pm event is open to players of all ages, and 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).

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

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-2:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" ($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 (25) 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

Friday, May 10th: It's A Father/Son Moment Before Mother's Day, Weekend Action Ready To Begin

ICYMI: Mother's Day may be right around the corner, but yesterday's afternoon tournament was all about a father/son moment.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD) attracted a total of (13) entries, two of which were TJ and Brandon Shulman.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the event, and once the money bubble burst, it would be father and son left.  Brandon wanted to chop the tournament, but the tournament veteran (TJ) knew how valuable this heads-up lesson could be, and told his son they were playing things out.  The elder Shulman ended up winning the event (but gave his son the money afterwards), with official results of the tournament listed below:

1. TJ Shulman (Duluth, GA) $900
2. Brandon Shulman (Boynton Beach, FL) $600

The evening event was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty," which had a posted guarantee of $2,000.  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, the "bounty" tournament attracted a total of (13) entries, with two spots scheduled to earn a piece of the $1,625 prize pool (bounties not included).  When the money was reached, there would be a deal struck, with the official results listed below:

1. William Cook (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $846
2. Anthony Vulpis (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $779

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).

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, May 9th: "Green Chip Bounty" Returns To Evening Time Slot, "Twilight Full House" Begins At 6:00PM

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule started a 11:00am, as it has for a long time now, with the the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The field would close with (26) entries, of which three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 prizes.  Action played down to the money bubble, with a deal then struck between the four remaining players.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Lawrence Israel (Delray Beach, FL) $909
2. Yesneil Pulido (Davie, FL) $902
3. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $830
4. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $359

The evening time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (19) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  The tournament would play down to an outright winner, with the official results listed below:

1. Michael Shaw Jr. (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $750
2. Sal Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $450
3. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $300

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 "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Throughout the tournament, each player elimination is worth $25 (hence the green chip bounty).

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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip 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, May 8th: Getting Over The Hump (Day), With Some Great Poker Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 GTD).  Yesterday's field was surprisingly smaller than usual, as the tournament clock showed (13) entries at the end of registration.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the event, with action playing down until the money bubble burst, at which point the remaining players agreed to a heads-up deal:

1. Rahamim Ezra (Hallandale Beach, FL) $1,100
2. Ricardo Quintero (Miramar, FL) $900

The evening tournament was a different story, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD) ended up crushing the guarantee.  Registration for the tournament would close with (33) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,201.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $902
2. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $853
3. Gustave Decarlo (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $838
4. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $352
5. Woody Bonarto (Sunrise, 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

Tuesday, May 7th: Monday Sees Two Tournament Chops, As Tuesday Is Highlighted By Full House Promo

ICYMI: Monday's tournament action kicked off at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 GTD), a staple event in that time slot.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would host (15) total entries, meaning two spots were scheduled to earn a piece of the $2,500 prize pool.  When the final table had seven players remaining, an even deal was agreed to, with the official results posted below:

1. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $358
2. Patrick Capozziello (Delray Beach, FL) $357
3. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $357
4. Oscar Guerra (Pompano Beach, FL) $357
5. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $357
6. Clifford Campbell (Coconut Creek, FL) $357
7. Morris Heider (Boca Raton, FL) $357

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be eclipsed, as the field would reach (22) entries, equating to an official prize pool of $1,630.  Once again, we would see the tournament end in a chop, as five players agreed to a deal (three were scheduled to get paid):

1. Jan Sayfie (Pompano Beach, FL) $464
2. Ernesto Sgroi (New York, NY) $450
3. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $271
4. David Groselle (Hollywood, FL) $225
5. Joseph Diprima (Boca Raton, FL) $220

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