Wednesday, July 3rd: With A Holiday Weekend Around The Corner, Promotions Get A Facelift

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament scheduled started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The registration period for the tournament would close with (30) total entries, and an official prize pool of $1,650.  Action ended in a chop, with Ben Yogel (Delray Beach, FL) taking home first place money in the deal.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Ben Yogel (Delray Beach, FL) $695
2. Andre Allon (Boca Raton, FL) $693
3. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $693
4. George Tardugno (Westin, FL) $283
5. Brian McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $206

The evening tournament was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), which ended up crushing the posted guarantee.  Registration closed with (30) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,910, which was scheduled to be paid out across four spots.  There would be no deal-making in the event, as action played out to an outright winner.  Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) bested Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) to win, with official results listed below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,309
2. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $786
3. Christian Bayer (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $495
4. Nicholas Visconti (Delray Beach, FL) $320

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 (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will award (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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 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 "standard" high hands (beginning today) are changing in a big way today, as they will be awarding up to $300 every (20) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $300 being awarded to high hands that are made using two cards.  Those made using one card, will be awarded $150.  For those players in tournaments, two-card high hands are worth $100, with one-card high hands walking away with $50.

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: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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, July 2nd: Doors Open With "Full House Promo," And Full Slate Of Tournament Action

ICYMI: Monday's tournament scheduled kicked off at 11:00am, with the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That would eventually be the number that players were competing for, as the field closed with (16) total entries.  Of those entries, two players were scheduled to reach the money, but action was paused with three players remaining.  A deal was then agreed to, with the official details listed below:

1. Robert Leff (Opa Locka, FL) $900
2. Benjamin Yogel (Delray Beach, FL) $800
3. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $300

The evening tournament was the $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) event, known for it's "front-end" add-on (known as a "chip up").  Registration for the event would close with (13) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid in the tournament, and once play reached that point, a heads-up chop was agreed to (with results listed below):

1. Scott Wyler (Ocean Ridge, FL) $750
2. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $750

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.

At 3:00pm, there will be an $60 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite, which will award (3) guaranteed seats into a $250 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Event #1 ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em) Satellite.

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.

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

3:00pm: $60 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $250 FSPC Event #1 Satellite ($1,100 No Limit Hold'em)

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, July 1st: A New Month Begins, Filled With Exciting Announcements And Events!!!

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament proceedings began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The registration period for the event would close with (18) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000, which was scheduled to be spread across to pay spots.  Prior to the money bubble, the remaining four players agreed to a deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $600
2. Martin McPake (San Pedro, Belize) $600
3. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
4. Todd Olson (Jacksonville, FL) $400

The evening time slot (6:00pm) was filled by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), a staple event to close the weekend.  Once registration closed, the tournament clock would show (22) entries, and a prize fund of $1,584 (not including bounties).  Three places were scheduled to get paid, but for the second time in a day, a recurring event would end in a four-way chop.  Official details of the deal are listed below:

1. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $498
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $430
3. Baldemar Mejia (Delray Beach, FL) $352
4. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $304

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 (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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 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: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (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, June 30th: Putting A Bow On The Month Of June, But Not Before Giving Away $250 High Hands (Every 15 Minutes)

ICYMI: Saturday's recurring tournament schedule began with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which has found a nice home in that 11:00am weekend time slot.  Registration for the tournament saw the field close with (37) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,700.  The payouts were scheduled to see three players walk away with $1,000 prizes, and a fourth place player to earn $700.  A deal was made well before the money, with the details of the six-way chop listed below:

1. Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) $850
2. Andres Ramirez (Tamarac, FL) $850
3. Roy Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $500
4. Sal Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
5. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
6. Mark Bonacquisti (Sunrise, FL) $500

At 6:00pm, players began arriving for the $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 (34) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,430 (after optional add-ons were included).  Action would once again end in a chop, with the official results from the event listed below:

1. David White (Boca Raton, FL) $996
2. Elliot Goldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $454
3. Marjorie Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $399
4. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $387
5. Alain Alvarado (Miami, FL) $194

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).

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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.

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-12:00pm, 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 - $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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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 29th: "Turbo High Hands" Get Things Started, Followed By An Action Packed Saturday Of Poker

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  Registration would end up closing with (25) total entries, and an official prize pool of $1,250 (which was scheduled to see two $500 winners, and a $250 winner).  A deal was made prior to the "money" being reached, with the details listed below:

1. Gerald Blum (Boca Raton, FL) $442
2. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $370
3. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $301
4. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $137

The evening time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guaranteed prize pool of $3,000.  That number ended up getting eclipsed long before the optional add-ons were included, with the official prize pool closing at $3,980.  Seven players were scheduled to reach the money, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a five-way deal was agreed to (with the official results listed below):

1. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $919
2. Robert Peoples (Coral Springs, FL) $733
3. Bill Massey (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $685
4. Andres Ramirez (Tamarac, FL) $649
5. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $576
6. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $239
7. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $179

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 (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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: 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.

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: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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

Friday, June 28th: With The Weekend's Arrival, A Tournament Slate With $4,000 (In Combined) Guarantees, Headlines the Day

ICYMI: Thursday morning started in very interesting fashion, as the 11:00am event did not draw enough players to get started (each tournament must have 4 entries in the first 30 minutes, in order to get underway).  Because of that, the event was canceled, and players would have to look towards the evening event for action.

The 6:00pm tournament got underway without a hitch, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event saw registration close with (23) entries.  That meant three players were scheduled to grab a piece of the $1,656 prize pool (bounties not included), with first place to walk away with $828.  Players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal (on the money bubble), with the official results listed below:

1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $598
2. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $407
3. Antonio Jarrett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $385
4. Ryan George (Boynton Beach, FL) $266

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.

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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

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

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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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, June 27th: Weekend Is Within Reach, But First...An Action Packed Thursday Of Poker

ICYMI: The results from yesterday's slate of tournaments ($130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" and $80 No Limit Hold'em), have yet to been released, but they will be posted on the blog shortly after the poker room opens.

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.

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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: 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.

It should be noted, that as of yesterday (June 18th), the "Big Stack Bonus" and "Back To Back Bonus" have been discontinued.

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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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, June 26th: Helping Players Get "Over The Hump" With "Full House Promo," And Full Tournament Slate

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After more than a week with impressive tournament numbers, yesterday's afternoon event attracted more of an "intimate" field (13 total entries).  Just two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players ended up agreeing to a three-way chop (on the money bubble), with the official results listed below:

1. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $658
2. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $554
3. Lee Schneider (Aurel, MD) $288

The strong numbers returned for the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), which got underway at 6:00pm.  Registration for the event would close with (31) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $3,007 (more than $1,000 over the posted guarantee).  Of those entries, four players were scheduled to reach the money, with the event eventually ending in a three-way chop (after one in-the-money elimination).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $936
2. Trey Brauch (Ft. Myers, FL) $923
3. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $817
4. Joseph Kearns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $331

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 (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will award (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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 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 as of yesterday (June 18th), the "Big Stack Bonus" and "Back To Back Bonus" have been discontinued.

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: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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, June 25th: It's A Day Full Of Promotions, Headlined By The "Early Bird Full House," And Evening "Turbo High Hands"

ICYMI: Monday's recurring tournament scheduled started with the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event, for only the third time in recent history.  A total of (25) entries would be needed to reach the posted guarantee, and that was exactly the amount that the field ended up closing with.  Of that number, four players were scheduled to reach the money, but played was halted with seven players remaining (as discussions of a deal began).  A chop was eventually agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Brian Levine (Pompano Beach, FL) $667
2. Cesar Garcia (Miramar, FL) $476
3. Roberto Herrera (Coral Springs, FL) $436
4. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $279
5. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $253
6. Alan Beyda (Coral Springs, FL) $204
7. Michael Guardino (Coconut Creek, FL) $185

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the tournament closed with (20) entries, and after including the "front-end" add-ons into the number, the prize pool reached $1,500.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, and after the elimination of Oscar Matos (Pompano Beach, FL) in third place, a heads-up deal was agreed to (official results listed below):

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $614
2. James Newcomb (Parkland, FL) $586
3. Oscar Matos (Pompano Beach, 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.

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will award (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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.

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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (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, June 24th: In Addition To A Successful Recurring Tournament Run, "Satellite Week" For The FSPC Is Upon Us

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Last week's trend was recurring tournament success, and things continued with the afternoon event, as the prize pool reached $2,140 (after a field of 32 total entries).  From that total, four players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to the point things were three-handed.  A chop was then agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $710
2. Jan Sayfe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $645
3. David Felger (Lantana, FL) $550
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $235

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($1,500 GTD), which has had a home on Sunday for a while now.  After ten full levels of open registration, the field closed with (18) total entries, an a prize pool of $1,550 (not including bounties).  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after one in-the-money elimination, a heads-up deal was agreed to (with results listed below):

1. David Konopoelski (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $700
2. Robert Peoples (Boca Raton, FL) $540
3. Tony Casas (Miami, FL) $310

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 (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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 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: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (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, June 23rd: Now Only A Week Away From The Florida State Poker Championships, The Preparation Begins (With Daily Satellites Introduced)

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which had a $3,000 guarantee.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (24) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,000.  Three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 payouts, but when action reached the money bubble, a four-way deal was agreed to:

1. Daniel Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $911
2. Lou Ruyou (Boca Raton, FL) $812
3. Juan Madrid (Margate, FL) $798
4. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $479

The evening tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would eventually close with (38) entries, which almost doubled the posted number, as the prize pool closed at $2,790.  Unlike many of the recurring tournament, there would be no chop last night, as action played down to an outright winner.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. William Yu (Miami, FL) $1,143
2. Donna Bennett (Orlando, FL) $698
3. Bruno Carvalho (Wellington, FL) $419
4. David Konopelski (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $307
5. Eric Garcia (Boca Raton, FL) $223

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

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-12:00pm, 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 - $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 22nd: "Turbo High Hands" Begin The Day, As Tournament Numbers Continue To Climb

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule got it's start, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which guarantees $1,000 will be paid out (two $500 winners).  The event had such a great showing (36 entries), that four players were scheduled to walk away with a piece of the prize pool (three $500 spots, and a $300 spot for fourth place).  There would be no chopping of the $1,800 prize pool, as action played down to the money, and through the fourth place elimination.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Fabio Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
2. Todd Kasten (Forth Worth, FL) $500
3. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
4. Gerald Blum (Boca Raton, FL) $300

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guaranteed prize pool of $3,000.  The trend of the week continued (strong recurring tournament numbers), as registration closed with (61) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $4,195.  Eight players were scheduled to reach the money, and after two post-money bubble bust outs, a six-way chop was agreed to (with the official results listed below):

1. Billy Michel (Miami, FL) $776
2. Stephen Thomas (Parkland, FL) $660
3. Frank Giordano (Pompano Beach, FL) $635
4. Carl Vidal (Coconut Creek, FL) $625
5. Christopher Buggs (Margate, FL) $590
6. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $569
7. Mohamed Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $189
8. Eugene Alkes (Delray Beach, FL) $151

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: 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.

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

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