Friday, July 14th: Tournament Veterans From Florida And New Jersey Chop Thursday's Event, With The Ever-Popular $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) Returning

ICYMI: It looks like we have another fan favorite on the recurring schedule, as Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) continues to attract impressive numbers (and familiar faces).  Last night's installment  attracted a total of (106) entries, which equated to a very healthy prize pool of $22,160.  Action would play through the money bubble, and down to a heads-up final table (at which point a chop was agreed to).  Two tournament veterans added another result to their resume, with the official finish listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $5,650
2. Lyle Diamond (Brick, NJ) $5,098
3. Ivan Ruban (Moscow, Russia) $2,460
4. Steven Freifeld (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,607
5. Nicholas Velentzas (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,241
6. Scott Wyler (Ocean Ridge, FL) $1,019
7. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $864
8. Dustin Kelly (Stuart, FL) $753
9. Pieter Hogoboom (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $665
10. Michael Laufer (Boca Raton, FL) $587
11. Frederick Attias (Boca Raton, FL) $587
12. Brandon Schwartz (North Miami, FL) $587
13. Daniel Cruz (Boca Raton, FL) $521
14. Randy Belfiore (Delray Beach, FL) $521

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, July 14th: Tournament Schedule Headlined By $200 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), Doors Open With Early Bird High Hands

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes a new event to the calendar, as we introduce the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD)

• Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (20) minutes
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, July 13th: Salvatore Accardi Tops Tuesday's Three-Way Chop, As We Take A Day Off From Tournament Poker

ICYMI: It's been said before, and it will be said once again...players have made it clear that there is definitely a place for an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) event on the recurring schedule.  It was originally re-introduced on Friday evening, and found a new home on Tuesday night's as well.  Last night's tournament saw registration close with a total of (64) entries, and an official prize pool of $4,400 (after the optional add-ons were included).  A total of (8) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL), who is well known for the max-late registration trend, walked away with first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,098
2. Michael Fiebiger (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,093
3. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $907
4. Melissa Hunt (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $396
5. Adam Mammon (Lauderhill, FL) $308
6. Michael Sugg (Boca Raton, FL) $242
7. Daniel Alber Bueno Almada (Sunrise, FL) $298
8. Andrew Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $158

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, July 12th: "Final Table Finish" Ends In Four-Way Deal, With Tuesday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) Looking To Continue It's Success

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) could quite possibly be one of the best recurring tournament options in the entire state of Florida (let alone our South Florida market).  With the prize pool being paid out to the top nine spots...regardless of how many entries the tournament gets, means the entered will have an opportunity to secure payouts that are much healthier than all other tournaments (even those that have a similar price point).  Last night's tournament saw a field that grew to (125) entries, helping the official prize pool cruise past the posted guarantee (closing at $26,000).  Action played through the money bubble, and down to a four-handed final table.  Seth Medoff (Pompano Beach, FL) earned himself a lion's share of the money, walking away with $7,560 for first place.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Seth Medoff (Pompano Beach, FL) $7,560
2. Carlos Garcia (Miami, FL) $4,106
3. Alexander Obed (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,917
4. Joseph Duchman (Miami Beach, FL) $3,917
5. David McMahon (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,820
6. Anatoly Zharnitsky (Sarasota, FL) $1,300
7. Sergio Amato (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,300
8. Noronha Santana (Davie, FL) $1,040
9. Luciano Tardi (Delray Beach, FL) $1,040

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, July 11th: David Steinberg Tops Sunday's Three-Way Chop, "Final Table Finish" Always Circled On Tournament PLayer's Calendars

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em tournament may not boast a five-figure guarantee this month, but players are still seeing the value in an intimate field, and large payouts.  Yesterday's installment saw registration close with (35) entries, and an official prize pool of $12,005.  That number was scheduled to be paid out across the top five spots, with the evening's action playing down to a three-handed final table.  At that point, the remaining players agreed to a chop, which saw David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) take home first place money (along with the Player of the Month leaderboard points that correlated).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,469
2. Jonathan Lasko (Hollywood, FL) $3,166
3. Ryan Estrada (Sunrise, FL) $3,089
4. Dylan Malcomson (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,321
5. Samuel Sternfield (Coral Springs, FL) $960

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)s "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, July 10th: Wasserman And Hixson Chop Top Two Spots, With $400 No Limit Hold'em Event Highlighting Sunday's Action

ICYMI: Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) got off to a slow-ish start, but there ended up being a steady stream of entries during the two-hour open registration period.  The window closed with an official total of (64) entries, and a prize pool of $5,900.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a heads-up final table.  Joshua Wasserman and David Hixson agreed to a deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Joshua Wasserman (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,761
2. David Hixson (Hollywood, FL) $1,610
3. Kenneth Foster (Pooler, GA) $782
4. Irwin Block (Pompano Beach, FL) $531
5. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $413
6. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $325
7. Raymond Tucker (Jupiter, FL) $266
8. Antonio Campbell (Boynton Beach, FL) $212

Tournaments: With the success of Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), it was clear that there was a place on the weekly schedule for a larger buy-in event.  That being said, Sunday's in July now offer a $400 No Limit Hold'em event with an improved structure.  The event is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows.

Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em

• Players start with 30,000 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

Saturday, July 9th: Andrew Kern Win's Friday's $4,000 GTD Outright, Now Atop Player Of The Month Leaderboard

ICYMI: The $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) has a price point that seems to be very popular with players, and offers an impressive return on investment (for those going deep in the tournament).  Last night's installment saw registration close with (73) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool, the official number closed at $5,255.  A total of ten players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Andrew Kern outlasted the field, taking home $1,786 for first place, along with 24.81 leaderboard points (which puts him atop the Player of the Month leaderboard).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated leaderboard:

1. Andrew Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,786
2. Erik Horbeek (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,025
3. Pieter Hogoboom (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $641
4. Jason Puzacke (Fort Pierce, FL) $434
5. Martin Borras (Sunny Isles, FL) $328
6. Jose Pulido (Miami Beach, FL) $263
7. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $231
8. Andrew Blake (Boynton Beach, FL) $210
9. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $179
10. Melanie Hochman (Boynton Beach, FL) $158

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Friday, July 8th: Ingrid Ortiz And Marc Roth Chop Thursday's Tournament, With Things Now Getting Crowded Atop The Leaderboard

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players hoping to notch another tournament cash, along with improving their standing on the tournament leaderboard.  Registration for the event closed with a total of (68) entries, which was short of the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  The $15,000 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across the top nine spots, with action playing down to a heads-up final table.  Ingrid Ortiz and Marc Roth then agreed to an even chop, with the official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Ingrid Ortiz (Davie, FL) $4,124
2. Marc Roth (Plantation, FL) $4,124
3. Adam Mammon (Lauderdhill, FL) $1,838
4. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,313
5. Brett Chase (Boca Raton, FL) $1,013
6. Angelo Castaldi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $788
7. Nicholas Velentzas (Pompano Beach, FL) $675
8. Brandon Woody (Coconut Creek, FL) $600
9. Dave Henry (Coral Springs, FL) $525

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, July 7th: Early Bird High Hands ($599 Top Of The Hour) And $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) Headline Thursday's Action

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes a new event to the calendar, as we introduce the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD)

• Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (20) minutes
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, July 6th: William Wehunt Tops Tuesday's Tournament Action, With A Day Off To Focus On Cash Game Promotions

ICYMI: Tuesday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) continues to be a popular event with the players, with another installment cruising past the posted guarantee.  Registration for the tournament closed with (63) entries, and an official prize pool of $4,345.  A total of eight players were scheduled to see a return on investment, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a four-handed final table.  The remaining players agreed to a chop, with William Wehunt (Denton, TX) taking home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. William Wehunt (Denton, TX) $946
2. Vinicius Felipe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $912
3. John Magnetta (Boca Raton, FL) $844
4. Darlene Sutfin (Boynton Beach, FL) $748
5. Meir Golan (Pompano Beach, FL) $304
6. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $239
7. Carl Rockoff (Tamarac, FL) $196
8. Pathana Bougnasiri (Boca Raton, FL) $156

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, July 5th: Ivan Ruban Introduces Himself To The Tournament Crowd, Assuming Top Spot On The Leaderboard

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) happened to fall at the end of a big holiday weekend, so it's no surprise to see that the attendance was not what it usually is.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (78) entries, meaning there would be a small overlay (covered by the poker room).  As per the "Final Table Finish" format, the top nine spots were scheduled to earn a piece of the prize pool, with official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. David McMahon (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $5,058
2. Ivan Ruban (Russia) $4,712
3. James Bomar (Wellington, FL) $3,830
4. Seth Medoff (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,400
5. Scott Levitt (Delray Beach, FL) $1,400
6. Adam Wolfe (Fridley, MN) $1,000
7. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,000
8. Roni Zelichonok (Miami, FL) $800
9. Edward Medoff (Margate, FL) $800

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, July 4th: Closing Out The Holiday Weekend With Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD)

ICYMI: With the change in Sunday's tournament (it went from a $600 No Limit Hold'em $30,000 GTD to a $400 No Limit Hold'em), a shift in attendance was expected.  The tournament's field grew to (29) entries by the time registration closed, with the prize pool ($9,947) scheduled to be spread across the top four spots.  Action played through the money bubble, and down to an outright winner, with Frank Lamarra taking home first place honors (and $4,476).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Frank Lamarra (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $4,476
2. Vedepal Manohar (Avenel, NJ) $2,686
3. Ivan Ruban (Russia) $1,691
4. Warren Simons (San Jose, CA) $1,094

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 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

Sunday, July 3rd: Richard Steel Tops Three-Way Deal Of Friday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), Sunday Introduces Improved Structure!!!

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action got off to a strong start, and by the time registration closed for the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event, the field reached (77) entries.  The $7,200 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across the top (12) spots, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  Once a chop was agreed to, it would be Richard Steel (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) taking home first place money.  Salvatore Accardi and Michael Moore rounded out the second and third spots, with official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Richard Steel (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,079
2. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,985
3. Michael Moore (Bartlesville, OK) $1,518
4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $690
5. Mark Brannick (Boca Raton, FL) $534
6. Hector Caraballo (Hialeah, FL) $423
7. William Romano Jr. (Pompano Beach, FL) $356
8. Marc Roth (Plantation, FL) $312
9. Melanie Hochman (Delray Beach, FL) $258
10. Dominic Morosini (Delray Beach, FL) $258
11. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $240
12. Nancy Zion-Thomas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $223

Tournaments: With the success of Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), it was clear that there was a place on the weekly schedule for a larger buy-in event.  That being said, Sunday's in July now offer a $400 No Limit Hold'em event with an improved structure.  The event is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows.

Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em

• Players start with 30,000 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