Tuesday, October 8, 2019

2019 Isle Open (Event #1 | $400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD): Official Results

2019 Isle Open (Event #1)
$400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Total Entries: 434
Total Prize Pool: $145,230

Official Results:

PlaceNameHometownWinnings
1Antoine BahiBoca Raton, FL$22,232
2Raminder SinghDelray Beach, FL$18,231
3Daniel BushPlantation, FL$18,231
4Yaroslav NakonechnyySunny Isles Beach, FL$18,231
5Ryan GianquittiBoca Raton, FL$6,965
6Hagai SteinDavie, FL$5,765
7Alexander GambinoAventura, FL$4,845
8Carlo RodriguezWeston, Fl$3,980
9Neil BlumenfieldFt. Lauderdale, FL$3,155
10Jerrold SolovPompano Beach, FL$2,660
11Larry SullivanDavie, FL$2,660
12Olivia KatrychPompano Beach, FL$2,660
13Mackenzie RamsayCape Coral, FL$2,260
14Haim NagarHollywood, FL$2,260
15Michael NewmanFt. Lauderdale, FL$2,260
16Ryan ShermanMiami Beach, FL$1,890
17Jaime WiegrefeMiami Beach, FL$1,890
18David MorenoHollywood FL$1,890
19Lance GarciaLos Angeles, CA$1,545
20Evgeny KharchenkoAventura, FL$1,545
21Gabriel PardoPlantation, FL$1,545
22Devond MarshallMiami Beach, FL$1,265
23Stewart YancikDelray Beach, FL$1,265
24Mike KatsnelsonBoynton Beach, FL$1,265
25Marcin PlewinskiCoconut Creek, FL$1,095
26Yossi Ben KessousFort Lauderdale, FL$1,095
27Hugh HardyTamarac FL$1,095
28Joseph DuchmanMiami Beach, FL$930
29Evan DollingerCoral Springs, FL$930
30Thomas GariAventura, FL$930
31Neal CorcoranStuart, FL$930
32Mihaly LukacsFort Lauderdale, FL$930
33Brian AppellHollywood FL$930
34Jordan ShamahDelray Beach, FL$930
35Scott LevittDelray Beach, FL$930
36Rick KalgsteinSunrise, FL$930
37Ido AshkenaziHollywood FL$770
38Muamet PolozaniHollywood FL$770
39Andres MoralesBoca Raton, FL$770
40Stefania DelucaFort Lauderdale, FL$770

Tuesday, October 8th: Michael Boykin Wins The Isle Open's Mixed-Event, While We Prepare For Event #3 (With Two Satellites)

ICYMI: The headlining tournament on Monday's schedule, was Event #2 of the Isle Open ($250 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo $8,000 GTD).  This tournament attracts all of the mixed-game fans, with yesterday's installment seeing the total entries go up to (41).  That would help eclipse the event's guarantee, as payouts would be spread across six spots.  There were numerous recognizable names at the final table, and when the trophy was awarded, Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) would be the recipient.  Official results from Event #2 are listed below:
  1. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,358
  2. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,980
  3. Harold Klein (Boca Raton, FL) $1,205
  4. Cesar Garcia (Miramar, FL) $861
  5. Leonard St. German (Southwest Ranches, FL) $689
  6. Gernie Moorhead (West Palm Beach, FL) $517
Tournaments: The next tournament on the Isle Open Schedule is Event #3 ($130 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) begins on Thursday, with today's schedule preparation for the event.  There are two satellites on today's schedule, both $35 No Limit Hold'em tournament into Event #3.  There is one at 11:00am, and one at 6:00pm: both structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Each of the satellites have a three seat guarantee.

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

11:00am: 2019 Isle Open | $35 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite into Event #3 ($130 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 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: 2019 Isle Open | $35 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite into Event #3 ($130 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 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

Monday, October 7, 2019

Monday, October 7th: 2019 Isle Open Rolls On, With The Ever Popular Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) Event At 11:00AM

ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, Day 2 of Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) began, with registration still open through the first pair of levels (Level 15 and Level 16).  By the time registration closed, the tournament would officially have (434) entries, and a prize pool of $145,230.  A total of (40) players reached the money, with action playing through the final table, and down to four-handed play.  The tournament ended in an ICM chop, with Antoine Bahi (Boca Raton, FL) taking home first place money in the deal ($22,232).  Well-known "amateur" Raminder Singh took home second place money, followed by Daniel Bush, and Yaroslav Nakonechnyy.  Official final table results are listed below, with full event results to be posted shortly:
  1. Antoine Bahi (Boca Raton, FL) $22,232
  2. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $18,231
  3. Daniel Bush (Plantation, FL) $18,231
  4. Yaroslav Nakonechnyy (Sunny Isles Beach, FL) $18,231
  5. Ryan Gianquitti (Boca Raton, FL) $6,965
  6. Hagai Stein (Davie, FL) $5,765
  7. AJ Gambino (Aventura, FL) $4,845
  8. Carlo Rodriguez (Weston, FL) $3,980
  9. Neil Blumenfield (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,155
  10. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $2,660
Tournaments: Today's Isle Open schedule kicks off with an event for the non-no limit hold'em lovers (Event #2), as the ever popular $250 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($8,000 GTD) kicks off as 11:00am.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8.  This is one tournament that always crushes the guarantee, with this afternoon's installment expected to be no different.

Following the mixed event, there is a satellite at 6:00pm, feeding players into next week's $510 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $2,500 No Limit Hold'em "High Roller" (October 15th).  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.


Promotions:  The "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

11:00am: 2019 Isle Open | Event #2 $250 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($8,000 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | $120 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite into $510 No Limit Hold'em (Rake-Free) Event #4 Satellite ($2,500 No Limit Hold'em)

- 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

Sunday, October 6, 2019

2019 Isle Open | Event #4 (Day 2): Official Day 2 Seating Assignments (Chip Counts)

2019 Isle Open | Event #1
$400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD)
Total Entries: 382
Players Remaining: 94




Sunday, October 6th: The Time Has Come, To Award The First Trophy Of The 2019 Isle Open...Event #1 Registration Still Open!!!

ICYMI: Saturday hosted the final pair of starting flights for Event #1 of the Isle Open ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  It was the last chance for players to try and bag a chip lead bonus (top three stacks headed to Day 2 earned a seat into the Isle Open Main Event.  We knew things would be busy, so it was no surprise that the Flight 1G action wrapped up with (85) entries in the field.  A total of (19) players bagged chips from the flight, with the official chip counts listed below:

Francis Margaglione - 522,500
Mihaly Lukacs - 510,000
Gil Nagar - 492,000
Michael Newman - 417,500
Bo Umphrey - 310,500
Tony Ruberto - 270,000
Matthew Yorra - 200,000
Roy Cohen - 186,500
Chad Vetstein - 178,000
Michale Tait - 160,000
Eric Polirer - 156,000
Mark Dube - 150,000
Stewart Yanick - 129,000
Roy Siegel - 127,000
Zack Milchman - 113,000
Stefania DeLuca - 105,000
Michael Weinberg - 85,000
Aftab Shakoor - 66,500
Cary Hecker - 58,500

The final flight of the tournament (Flight 1H) got underway at 6:00pm, and ended up attracting a total of (60) entries.  At the conclusion of Level 14, the bags were brought out, with (15) players bagging chips for today's Day 2.  The official Flight 1H chip counts are listed below:

Joseph Tuchman - 434,000
Jerrold Solov - 347,000
Jose Delcid - 346,000
Evgeny Kharchenkov - 335,000
David Moreno - 323,000
Brandon Miller - 283,000
Muamet Polozani - 201,000
Guy Hayun - 199,000
Chris Basset - 181,000
Nagui Yassa - 162,000
Noam Ben-Arie - 158,000
Gabirel Pardo - 138,000
Rob Kessler - 88,000
Eduardo Christ - 87,000
Bob Peoples - 77,000

Event #1 of the Isle Open ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) wrapped up it's eight starting flights with a total of (382) entries, and an official prize pool of $131,790.  There are (94) players returning for Day 2 (at 12:00pm), with registration open through the first two levels of the day (closes after Level 16).  

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule starts with Day 2 of Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD), which gets underway at 12:00pm.  As mentioned above, registration is still open for the first two levels of the day, closing after Level 16.  The only notable transition to the structure, will see levels move to (40) minutes for the entirety of Day 2.  

After Day 2, there is a $510 No Limit Hold'em (rake-free) satellite into Event #4 ($2,500 No Limit Hold'em), which gets underway at 3:00pm.  There is a one-seat guarantee for the satellite.

At 6:00pm, there is a $90 No Limit Hold'em (step-satellite) Main Event Mega, with the funneled tournament running on 10/16 (with three seats guarantee).

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

12:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Day 2

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

3:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | $510 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (Rake-Free) into Event #4 ($2,500 No Limit Hold'em)

6:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | $90 No Limit Hold'em (Step-Satellite) into Main Event Mega Satellite

Saturday, October 5, 2019

Saturday, October 5th: Final Opportunity to "Bag The Bonus," As Event #1 Opening Flights Wrap Up

ICYMI: With the weekend beginning yesterday, big numbers were expected for the third pair of Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) flights.  Flight 1E got underway at 11:00am, and by the time it ended, it would be the largest flight to have been played (in regards to entries).  The action wrapped up with (67) entries, of which (23) players bagged chips for Sunday's Day 2.  Official Flight 1E chip counts are listed below:

Devond Marshall - 351,000
Hugh Hardy - 309,500
Mohammed Tarkmani - 250,000
Daniel Blum - 201,000
AJ Gambino - 181,500
Allyn Pier - 178,000
Hal Klein - 174,500
Irwin Block - 170,000
Andrew Blake - 147,000
Marcin Plewinski - 128,500
Alan Saltzman - 128,500
Marsha Wolak - 125,500
Kevin Kamminga - 122,000
Santana Noronha - 120,000
Kobi Ribak - 118,500
David Feigenbaum - 118,000
Raminder Singh - 102,500
Alik Sitnyakovsky - 102,000
Rob Tannenbaum - 88,500
Walter Bravo - 71,000
Joseph Hernon - 62,000
Solange Lucas - 60,500
Nicolas Kurbah - 56,000

Just like the trend has been for the evening flights, Flight 1F was a little bit smaller than it's afternoon counterpart, reaching the bagging process with (36) entries showing on the clock.  Of those entries, a total of (7) players bagged chips for Day 2, with the official Flight 1F chip counts listed below:

Neal Corcoran - 372,000
Sheldon Gross - 349,000
Madrenzie Ramsay - 325,000
Larry Sullivan - 250,000
Willie Wiggins - 213,000
Evan Dollinger - 194,000
Elliot Goldman - 97,000

After six flights, Event #1 of the Isle Open has a combined (237) entries, (60) of which have bagged chips for tomorrow's Day 2.  Only (53) entries are needed to reach the $100,000 guarantee, as the current prize pool sits at $81,765.

Tournaments: Event #1 is a $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) tournament, with two more flights.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels (on Day 1), and registration that is open through Level 16.  Day 1 is scheduled to conclude after Level 14, meaning that there is open registration for two levels on Day 2 (Sunday).  The other structural change on Day 2 comes is in regards to the level length, which shifts to (40) minutes.  Flight 1G is scheduled for 11:00am, Flight 1H for 6:00pm, with a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in between (at 3:00pm).

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-6:00pm).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

At 6:00pm, the high hands get a little "October boost," as they transition to $500 every (30) minutes.  Players that make the high hand with one card during that period, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1G

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2019 Isle Open Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 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: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1H

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

Friday, October 4, 2019

Friday, October 4th: 2019 Isle Open Reaches It's First Weekend, With Strong Numbers Expected...$500 High Hands Return This Evening (6:00PM-12:00AM)

ICYMI: Event #1 of the 2019 Isle Open ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD) continued yesterday, with it's second pair of opening flights.  Things started off strong in Flight 1C, as the afternoon flight ended up attracting a total of (57) entries.  That number matched the total from Wednesday's flights (combined), and gave us a glimpse into what this weekend is likely going to look like.  From those entries, a total of (14) players bagged chips, with the official Flight 1C chip counts listed below:

Allan Bieler - 394,500
Jaime Wiegrefe - 376,000
Neil Blumenfield - 356,000
Lane Garcia - 280,500
Ryan Gianquitti - 272,000
Jordan Shamah - 223,500
Scott Levitt - 145,500
Scott Zakheim - 138,000
Paulius Bikus - 126,000
Phillip Consolo - 115,000
Brian Appell - 114,500
Carey Pickus - 110,000
Ronaldo Quinones - 87,000
Duane Leverdowski - 76,000

The evening flight (Flight 1D) saw the numbers dip down from it's afternoon counterpart, reaching the bagging process with a total of (20) entries.  (4) players remained when the bags were brought out, with the official Flight 1D chip counts listed below:

Andres Morales - 421,000
Sean Shah - 220,000
Jonathan Shapiro - 217,000
Alan Katsnelson - 142,000

Tournaments: Event #1 is a $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) tournament, with four more flights, over the next two days.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels (on Day 1), and registration that is open through Level 16.  Day 1 is scheduled to conclude after Level 14, meaning that there is open registration for two levels on Day 2 (Sunday).  The other structural change on Day 2 comes is in regards to the level length, which shifts to (40) minutes.  Flight 1E is scheduled for 11:00am, Flight 1F for 6:00pm, with a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in between (at 3:00pm).

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-6:00pm).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

At 6:00pm, the high hands get a little "October boost," as they transition to $500 every (30) minutes.  Players that make the high hand with one card during that period, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1E

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2019 Isle Open Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 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: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1F

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

Thursday, October 3, 2019

Thursday, October 3rd: Event #1 Of The Isle Open Rolls On, With Numbers Expected To Grow

ICYMI: The 2019 Isle Open started yesterday, with Event #1 of the series, which is a $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD).  Flight 1A of the event wrapped up with (33) total entries, of which (9) players bagged chips for Sunday's Day 2.  It's important to note, that registration is open throughout the entire flight, and continues to stay open for two levels on Day 2.  Official Flight 1A chip counts are posted below:

Hagai Stein - 505,000
Yue-Jian Wang - 221,000
Harjinder Chawla - 216,000
Yarosla Nakonechnyy - 209,000
Sagi Zommer - 171,000
Hoa Tran - 108,000
Olivia Katrych - 104,000
Brandon Noe - 86,000
Jeff Silverstein - 32,000

Just as Flight 1A was finishing up, players began for Flight 1B, which got underway at 6:00pm.  After just over seven hours of play (these opening flights play through Level 14), just three players remained (from a total of 24 entries), ready to pack up their stacks for Sunday's Day 2.  Official Flight 1B chip counts are listed below:

Carlo Rodriguez - 630,000
Yossi Ben Kessous - 318,000
Ryan Sherman - 252,000

While the numbers for the tournament sound light, we are actually on a perfect pace to eclipse the $100,000 guarantee, with the opening pair of flights attracting a total of (57) entries.  The current prize pool sits at $19,665, with the remaining six flight needed just (39) entries each (to reach $100,000).  Even if that number isn't attained by Saturday, players can still join the action on Sunday (which we expect a lot to do).

Tournaments: The 2019 Isle Open has finally arrived, with the opening event getting the cards in the air at 11:00am.  Event #1 is a $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) tournament, with six flights over the next three days.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels (on Day 1), and registration that is open through Level 16.  Day 1 is scheduled to conclude after Level 14, meaning that there is open registration for two levels on Day 2 (Sunday).  The other structural change on Day 2 comes is in regards to the level length, which shifts to (40) minutes.  Flight 1C is scheduled for 11:00am, Flight 1D for 6:00pm, with a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in between (at 3:00pm).

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

11:00am: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1C

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2019 Isle Open Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD)

6:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1D

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2
- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

Wednesday, October 2, 2019

Wednesday, October 2nd: The 2019 Isle Open Has Arrived, Along With $500 High Hands In The Evening (6:00PM-12:00AM)

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule hosted two satellites for Event #1 of the 2019 Isle Open ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD).  The $90 No Limit Hold'em satellite (at 11:00am) ended up attracting a total of (17) entries, meaning three seats would be awarded (along with a fourth place cash prize).  Results from the satellite are listed below:
  1. Kenneth Berman (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  2. Michael Boykin (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  3. Francois Gagne (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  4. Alan Werner ($160)
The satellite at 6:00pm drew a little larger field, as registration for the tournament closed with (21) entries.  For those in the evening satellite, four seats would be awarded, along with a fifth place cash prize.  Official results from the satellite are listed below:
  1. Gregory Roberts (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  2. Roberto Desogos (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  3. Anthony Casas (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  4. Joseph Marchese (Isle Open Event #1 Seat)
  5. Bruce Cline ($80)
Tournaments: The 2019 Isle Open has finally arrived, with the opening event getting the cards in the air at 11:00am.  Event #1 is a $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) tournament, with eight flights over the next four days.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels (on Day 1), and registration that is open through Level 16.  Day 1 is scheduled to conclude after Level 14, meaning that there is open registration for two levels on Day 2 (Sunday).  The other structural change on Day 2 comes is in regards to the level length, which shifts to (40) minutes.  Flight 1A is scheduled for 11:00am, Flight 1B for 6:00pm, with a $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite sandwiched in between (at 3:00pm).

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-6:00pm).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

At 6:00pm, the high hands get a little "October boost," as they transition to $500 every (30) minutes.  Players that make the high hand with one card during that period, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2

- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)

3:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into 2019 Isle Open Event #1 ($400 No Limit Hold'em $100,000 GTD)

2019 Isle Open | Event #1 $400 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- Players start with 50,000 in tournament chips
- Late and re-entries for the first (16) levels
- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
- Levels will last (30) minutes on Day 1, (40) minutes on Day 2

- Day 2 on Sunday (September 6th)