Sunday, June 9th: Day Starts With $250 Turbo High Hands, As The "Bankroll Builder" Hosts It's Final Pair Of Flights

ICYMI: Due to an unforeseen circumstance (water-main break on property), yesterday's afternoon flight (Flight 1E) had to be cancelled...but that didn't stop the action from continuing when the property re-opened.  Flight 1F got underway at 6:00pm (as scheduled), and ended up attracting a total of (61) entries, which was the largest field to have been played.  Action ended up pausing with 15:24 minutes remaining in Level 16, as the 10% mark was reached, with (7) players bagging chips for Monday's Day 2.  Official chip counts from Flight 1F are listed below:

Gregorio Correa - 393,000
Craig Witz - 216,000
Bradley Grossman - 89,500
Luke Doolittle - 88,000
Fabio Santos - 64,000
Daphne Waldron - 39,000
Roberto Alvarado - 33,000

After five flights, the "Bankroll Builder" now has a total of (226) entries, of which (26) players are heading to tomorrow's Day 2.  The $18,080 prize pool is still short of the posted guarantee, with a total of (149) entries needed to reach the number.  Today's final pair of flights need to average (75) entries to help eclipse the $30,000.

Tournaments: The $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) wraps up today (well the opening stage), as the schedule hosts the final pair of opening flights.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Play is scheduled to conclude at the finish of Level 18, or if the field reaches the 10% mark, whichever happens first.  Those players that still remain at the end of play, will then bag up their chips, and return on Monday for Day 2 (June 10th at 12:00pm).  The only change in play on Day 2 will occur at the final table, as the level length will transition to (40) minutes.  

Flight 1F gets underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1G at 6:00pm, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in the middle.  At 3:00pm, the satellite will get underway, offering a guarantee of (3) seats into the "Bankroll Builder."  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The "standard" high hands will run from 2:00pm-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.

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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1G

- 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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1H

- 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

Saturday, June 8th: "Saturday Is For Flighting," As The "Bankroll Builder" Reaches Midway Point, Turbo High Hands Return

ICYMI: Friday hosted the second pair of starting flights for the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD).  Flight 1C began at 11:00am, and after eight levels of open registration, would see a total of (32) entries in the field.  The tournament clock was paused with :57 seconds remaining in Level 17, as the 10% mark was reached, meaning the bagging process would start.  Four players were able to bag chips for Day 2, with the official counts from the flight listed below:

Markus Petteway - 154,500
Kimberly Jones - 145,000
George Lukawski - 104,000
Danny Blackburn - 82,000

Flight 1D began just a short while after Flight 1C played bagged up, and ended up being the largest of the four flights to have been played.  Registration for the fourth flight closed with (47) entries, of which five players bagged chips for Day 2.  Play reached the 10% mark once again (with 6:32 remaining in Level 16), with the official chip counts for the five players listed below:

Dave Recke - 270,500
Luis Guarda - 156,500
Lee Harrison - 114,000
David Coughlin - 87,000
Harry Silver - 78,500

At the midway point of the "Bankroll Builder," there are officially a total of (165) entries, of which (19) bagged chips for Day 2.  The current prize pool sits at $13,200, with (210) entries needed over the next four flights (53 per flight).

Tournaments: The $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) continues this afternoon, with today's schedule hosting the third pair of starting flights.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Play is scheduled to conclude at the finish of Level 18, or if the field reaches the 10% mark, whichever happens first.  Those players that still remain at the end of play, will then bag up their chips, and return on Monday for Day 2 (June 10th at 12:00pm).  The only change in play on Day 2 will occur at the final table, as the level length will transition to (40) minutes.  

Flight 1E gets underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1F at 6:00pm, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in the middle.  At 3:00pm, the satellite will get underway, offering a guarantee of (3) seats into the "Bankroll Builder."  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 2:00pm-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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1E

- 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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1F

- 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

Friday, June 7th: John Magnetta Bags Opening Day Chip Lead, As The "Bankroll Builder" Continues On

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule hosted the opening pair of flights for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD), which will run through Monday evening.  Flight 1A got underway at 11:00am, and after eight levels of open registration, the field would close with a total of (42) entries.  Action would pause with 17:00 minutes remaining in Level 14, as the 10% mark (5 players) was reached, and the Day 2 bags would be brought out.  Official Flight 1A chip counts are listed below:

Matthew Marmie - 182,000
Robert Zuckerman - 150,000
Jairo Velasquez - 144,000
Ian Cohen - 94,000
Rolando Garcia - 60,000

Just a few moments after Flight 1A wrapped up, things got started for the second flight of the tournament, with Flight 1B beginning at 6:00pm.  Flight 1B's field would close with (44) entries, as action ended even earlier than it's afternoon installment, with bags being brought out with 1:40 minutes remaining in Level 11.  The remaining (5) players then bagged up their chips, with the official counts listed below:

John Magnetta - 357,500
Brian Dunn - 170,500
Jim McCaffrey - 50,000
Jairo Carrillo - 45,000
Gregg Weiss - 37,500

Official numbers from the first day of action saw a total of (86) entries, which equates to a running prize pool of $6,880.

Tournaments: The $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) continues this afternoon, with today's schedule hosting the second pair of starting flights.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Play is scheduled to conclude at the finish of Level 18, or if the field reaches the 10% mark, whichever happens first.  Those players that still remain at the end of play, will then bag up their chips, and return on Monday for Day 2 (June 10th at 12:00pm).  The only change in play on Day 2 will occur at the final table, as the level length will transition to (40) minutes.  

Flight 1C gets underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1D at 6:00pm, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in the middle.  At 3:00pm, the satellite will get underway, offering a guarantee of (3) seats into the "Bankroll Builder."  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: 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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1C

- 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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1D

- 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

Thursday, June 6th: "Bankroll Builder" Has Arrived, Action Begins At 11:00AM With Flight 1A

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule hosted a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD) event, along with two satellites for the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD).  The official results from those events have not yet been made official, but when they are submitted, we will have them posted on the blog.

Tournaments: After a week full of satellites leading up, the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) is finally here!!!  Today's schedule hosts the first pair of starting flights, with six more to play out over the next three days (total of eight flights).  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Play is scheduled to conclude at the finish of Level 18, or if the field reaches the 10% mark, whichever happens first.  Those players that still remain at the end of play, will then bag up their chips, and return on Monday for Day 2 (June 10th at 12:00pm).  The only change in play on Day 2 will occur at the final table, as the level length will transition to (40) minutes.  

Flight 1A gets underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1B at 6:00pm, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in the middle.  At 3:00pm, the satellite will get underway, offering a guarantee of (3) seats into the "Bankroll Builder."  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, 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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- 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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- 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, June 5th: With The "Bankroll Builder" Just (24) Hours Away, It's Time For "Satellite Day"

ICYMI: With the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event moving to Monday, Tuesday's tournament schedule started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event (with a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool).  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) total entries, and an official prize pool of $1,685.  Three spots were scheduled to make money in the tournament, and after the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to (with the details listed below):

1. Marc Brown (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $633
2. Fedner Oralie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $552
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500

The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), an event that continues to gain popularity each time it runs.  Last night's installment almost doubled the guarantee, as (37) entries made up the field, with the prize pool officially closing at $3,589.  When the payouts were posted, players learned that five spots would walk away with a share of the prize pool.  After two in-the-money eliminations, a three-way deal was agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Anthony Talavera (Sunrise, FL) $1,147
2. Richard Maiorino (Delray Beach, FL) $910
3. Seymour Weiner (Boca Raton, FL) $850
4. John Magnetta (Boynton Beach, FL) $395
5. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $287

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.

At 3:00pm, there is a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with 10,000 units, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8 (and has a three seat guarantee).

At 6:00pm, there is another $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with 10,000 units, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8 (and has a ten seat guarantee).

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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, June 4th: Promotions Take A Front Seat, As Tuesday Hosts Early Bird Full House Promo, And $250 Turbo High Hands (6:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: Monday's tournament slate saw a little "twist" to start, as the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event, found itself in the 11:00am slot (after running on Tuesday's for more than a year).  The change in day may have thrown off the mixed-game regulars, as the field closed with (18) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,500.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to (with the official numbers listed below):

1. Gerald Blum (Boca Raton, FL) $936
2. Mark Belzer (Delray Beach, FL) $911
3. Brian Baris (Tamarac, FL) $651

The 6:00pm time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guaranteed prize pool of $1,500.  Registration for the tournament would close with (19) total entries in the field, and an official prize pool that landed right on the number ($1,500).  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the in-the-money elimination of Ed Rappa, a heads-up deal would be agreed to (with the official results listed below):

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $700
2. David Konopelski (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
3. Ed Rappa (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $300

Tournaments: The afternoon time slot (11:00am) 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.

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 Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, 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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $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

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, June 3rd: First Full Week Of June Begins, With A Big Shift In Recurring Schedule, As Omaha 8B Players Have Monday's To Look Forward To

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament slate started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (16) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but a deal was agreed to prior to the money bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Morris Heider (Boca Raton, FL) $520
2. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $500
3. Joseph Sanzeri (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
4. Basil Mathura (Weston, FL) $480

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which also had a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would close with (16) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,600 (bounties not included).  There would be no dealmaking, as action played down to an outright winner, with Matthew Axelrod besting his tough opponent (Melanie Hochman), taking down the evening tournament in back-to-back fashion.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Matthew Axelrod (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,040
2. Melanie Hochman (Boynton Beach, FL) $560

Tournaments: Monday's tournament schedule starts with a little twist, as the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event finds itself in the afternoon time slot (after running Tuesday afternoon for more than a year).  The buy-in has decreased, while the guarantee increases, making it a great little formula for the players.  The structure sees a small change as well, as the starting stacks shift to 12,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes in length. 

At 3:00pm, there is a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into this week's $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with 10,000 units, (15) minute levels, 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 are also two "new" promotional additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 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

3:00pm - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $100 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 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 - $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, June 2nd: Turbo High Hands Once Again Start The Day, As Players Catch Wind Of The "New" Promotional Additions

ICYMI: Saturday's schedule kicked off with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which carried with it, a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  It looked like there may be an overlay, but a small rush towards registration's end, saw the field closed with (16) total entries (and a prize pool of $1,552).  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but when the money bubble was reached, three players agreed to the following deal:

1. Mike Hedge (Lighthouse Point, FL) $631
2. Sam Rosepsky (Delray Beach, FL) $521
3. Rocco Poiro (West Palm Beach, FL) $400

The 6:00pm tournament was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster ($3,000 GTD), an event that has become a player favorite.  The field ended up closing with (34) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,298.  Five spots were scheduled to get paid, but as the clock struck midnight, a seven-way chip was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Matthew Axelrod (Boynton Beach, FL) $626
2. Michael Sischo (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $577
3. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $474
4. Ryan Jaworski (Plantation, FL) $437
5. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $413
6. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beachm, FL) $397
7. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $374

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.

There are also two "new" promotional additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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.

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, June 1st: New Month Means "New Bonuses" To High Hands, And Of Course...Turbo High Hands To Start The Day

ICYMI: Friday's tournament action began (as it has for months now) with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  The event's field would close with (27) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,350 (which mean that two $500 pay spots were to be paid out, along with a $350 third place).  Before the money bubble was even reached, players decided to agree on a deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $390
2. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $308
3. Farley Piper (Inglewood, FL) $234
4. Brandon Bryant (Lauderhill, FL) $231
5. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $187

The evening time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the optional add-ons were collected, and the prize pool would officially close at $3,000.  Five players were scheduled to get paid, but a deal was struck once again, with the details listed below:

1. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $803
2. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $645
3. Chase Carlin (Pompano Beach, FL) $536
4. Mitchell Friedman (Parkland, FL) $498
5. Danielle Bastarache (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $338
6. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $180

Tournaments: The month of June's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors" event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Players that want to enter the tournament, must be 50 years of age (or older).

The "Seniors" event is followed (at 6:00pm) by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which has a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The player-friendly structure has starting stacks of 50,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

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

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

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

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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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 31st: Final Day Of May Poker Action, As We Prepare For A New Month Of Promotions And Tournaments

ICYMI: Thursday's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD) got underway at 11:00am, and ended up attracting a total of (11) entries.  That meant that the $1,500 prize pool would be spread across two (pretty sizable) pay spots.  There would be no deal making in the event though, as action played down to an outright winner (with the official results listed below):

1. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $975
2. Fabio Perales (Sunrise, FL) $525

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), with a field that saw registration close with (22) entries.  Three spots were in line to reach the money, and after the elimination of Lee Harrison (in third place), the final two players agreed to a heads-up chop. Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Andrey Kolchkov (Pompano Beach, FL) $717
2. Gregory Roberts (Orlando, FL) $550
3. Lee Harrison (Parkland, FL) $317

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 30th: Month Of May Wrapping Up, With June's Tournament And Promotional Calendar To Be Released Today

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate started with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would grow to (27) entries by registrations close, with the remaining players scheduled to play for three $1,000 prize spots.  When four players remained, a deal was agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Dan Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $900
2. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $800
3. JC Madrid (Margate, FL) $700
4. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $600

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration closed with (21) entries in the field, and once the optional add-ons were included into the number, the prize pool closed at $1,555.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, and once the bubble burst, a deal with agreed to (with details listed below):

1. Alejandro Navarro (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $556
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $534
3. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $465

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