Friday, August 19, 2022

Friday, August 19th: Oleg Feldman Tops Thursday's Six-Way Chop, As We Head Into An Action Packed Weekend!!!


ICYMI:
Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and saw a steady stream of entries during the registration period.  Once the window to join the action closed (and the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool), the official prize pool closed at $15,270.  A total of (10) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a six-handed final table.  The remaining group agreed to a chop, with Oleg Feldman (Boca Raton, FL) taking home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Oleg Feldman (Boca Raton, FL) $2,762
  2. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $2,622
  3. Angelo Castaldi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,497
  4. Jonathan Lasko (Hollywood, FL) $1,873
  5. Darryl Wettlaufer (Ontario, CA) $1,858
  6. Patrick Padovano (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,398
  7. Robert Williams (Miami Gardens, FL) $672
  8. Martin Borras (Sunny Isles, FL) $611
  9. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $519
  10. Floren Shkolnik (Hollywood, FL) $458



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, August 18, 2022

Thursday, August 18th: Tournament Action Returns With $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD), As We Enter The Homestretch For Player Of The Month

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes the return of 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, August 17, 2022

Wednesday, August 17th: Danilo Parada Returns To A Familiar Place, As We Take A Respite From Tournament Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) is another event that has become extremely popular with the tournament crowd, surpassing the guarantee long before the registration window closes.  As the cards got back in the air for Level 9 (the first level post-open registration), the tournament clock showed (73) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,215.  A total of (10) players were scheduled to reach the money, with the evening's action playing down to an outright winner.  Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) returned to the winner's circle, after besting Daniel Shortly during heads-up play.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

  1. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $1,774
  2. Daniel Shortly (Lake Worth, FL) $1,017
  3. Frank Lamarra (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $636
  4. Martini Borras (Sunny Isles, FL) $430
  5. John Stober (Lake Worth, FL) $326
  6. Daniel Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $261
  7. David Rauch (Pompano Beach, FL) $229
  8. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $209
  9. Carl Rockoff (Tamarac, FL) $177
  10. Anderson Patino (Miami, 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, August 16, 2022

Tuesday, August 16th: Early Bird High Hands Open The Door, $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) Headlines Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) continues to be one of the most popular events on the recurring schedule, with last night's installment cruising past the posted guarantee.  Registration closed with a total of (145) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $29,435.  As per the "final table finish" format, only the nine players that reached the final table would earn a piece of the prize pool.  Action would continue through the money bubble, and play down to a four-handed final table.  At that point, the remaining players agreed to a chop, with official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):
  1. Ryan Estrada (Sunrise, FL) $6,000
  2. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $6,000
  3. Adel Jo (Miami, FL) $5,039
  4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $5,038
  5. Andrew Finger (Bartlett, TN) $2,060
  6. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $1,472
  7. Marquie Ware (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,472
  8. Jean Fabien (Lake Worth, FL) $1,177
  9. Alexey Kaashirin (Sunny Isles, FL) $1,177



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, August 15, 2022

Monday, August 15th: Scott Baumstein Add Another Isle Tournament Win To Already Impressive Resume, "Final Table Finish" Returns!!!


ICYMI:
 Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em saw the $50,000 guaranteed prize pool return, and the players showed up accordingly.  When this particular event has the posted guarantee (in addition to the "Final Table Format"), the numbers end up being staggering.  Yesterday's action got underway at 2:00pm, and after ten levels of open registration, the field closed with a total of (224) entries.  That meant the $75,712 prize pool was to be paid out across those players that reached the final table, with first place scheduled to take home over $30,000.  After the money bubble burst, action continued on to the point that the final table was heads-up, with Scott Baumstein and Brian Barros Vazquez then agreeing to a chop.  Baumstein took home first place money (worth over $20,000), and also vaults into first place on the tournament leaderboard.  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

  1. Scott Baumstein (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $20,349
  2. Brian Barros Vazquez (Stone Park, IL) $17,735
  3. Craig Pollak (Lake Park, FL) $10,000
  4. Steven Carderelli (Lake Worth, FL) $7,000
  5. Andrew Sassen (Lake Worth, FL) $7,000
  6. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,786
  7. Tornike Goderidze (Brooklyn, NY) $3,786
  8. David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,028
  9. Marc Levy (Lantana, FL) $3,028


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, August 14, 2022

Sunday, August 14th: Sunday Is All About The Return Of The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish," Massive Turnout Expected!!!!

ICYMI: If there is a tournament that rarely has to worry about an overlay, it's Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The event consistently attract field sizes that help crush the guarantee, with last night being no different.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (59) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,900 (which was scheduled to be paid our across the top eight spots).  Deal-making was not in the cards, as the action played down to an outright winner, with Marcus Williams (St. Albert, Canada) taking home first place.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Marcus Williams (St. Albert Canada) $1,944
  2. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $1,142
  3. John Petrosky (Delray Beach, FL) $716
  4. Ralph Locher (Cooper City, FL) $484
  5. Chris Flores (Weston, FL) $378
  6. Jill Herron (New York, NY) $297
  7. Evgeny Scheglov (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $243
  8. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $194



Tournaments: This afternoon's tournament is getting a little upgrade, as we see the return of a guaranteed prize pool, in addition to the "final table finish" format.  The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event gets underway at 2:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 10 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned, the "final table finish" is in place, meaning that regardless of where the prize pool closes, it will be paid out to only the top nine spots (those that make the final table).  There is a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize, which is sure to attract a special crowd (so get there early)!!!

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.




2:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($50,000 GTD) 

  • Players start with 30,000 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 (30) minutes

Saturday, August 13, 2022

Saturday, August 13th: Brannick Back On Top, Saturday Headlined By $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) is clearly a price point that goes over well with the tournament crowd.  Last night's installment got underway at 6:00pm, and by the time registration was closed, the field had reached (93) entries.  After the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool, the total number landed on $6,275.  A total of (12) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a five-handed final table. The final five agreed to a chop, with first place money awarded to Mark Brannick.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Mark Brannick (Boca Raton, FL) $1,163
  2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,081
  3. Chris Smell (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,049
  4. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $856
  5. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $650
  6. Frank Lamarra (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $298
  7. Antonio De Araujo (Deerfield Beach, FL) $251
  8. Steven Fassberg (Boca Raton, FL) $220
  9. Timothy Sheets (Coral Springs, FL) $199
  10. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $182
  11. Mohamad Mbaied (Pompano Beach, FL) $169
  12. Nestor Caraballo (Miami, FL) $157



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, August 12, 2022

Friday, August 12th: Anthony Kern Continues To Crush, As We Enter Another Big Weekend Of Poker Action!!!


ICYMI:
 Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players looking to not only record another tournament cash, but also better their standing on the Player of the Month leaderboard.  Registration for the event closed with (54) entries, which resulted in a small overlay...meaning payouts would be even healthier than normal.  A total of seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Anthony Kern bested Daniel Miller to take home the win, along with $5,440.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $5,440
  2. Daniel Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $3,410
  3. Marvin Young (Miami, FL) $2,025
  4. David Rauch (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,425
  5. Peter Cleven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,125
  6. Stephen Ekin (Vero Beach, FL) $900
  7. Kimani McKoy (Tamarac, FL) $675



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, August 11, 2022

Thursday, August 11th: Thursday Headlined By $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) At 6:00PM

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes the return of 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)

Tuesday, August 9, 2022

Tuesday, August 9th: "Final Table Finish" Ends In Three-Way Chop, David Rauch Vaults To Second Place In The Rankings

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule saw the return of the $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD), an event that has truly revolutionized recurring events in South Florida.  Registration for last night's installment saw registration close with a total of (92) entries, and an official prize pool of $20,000.  The "Final Table Finish" format meant healthy payouts for players in attendance, with first place scheduled to take home $8,000.  The official payouts ended up being altered, after the final three players agreed to a chop, which saw everyone involved walk away with at least $4,000.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. David Rauch (Pompano Beach, FL) $5,086
  2. Jose Ordonez (Miami Beach, FL) $4,514
  3. David Inselberg (Boca Raton, FL) $4,000
  4. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $1,400
  5. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $1,400
  6. Jose Betancur Usage (Colombia) $1,000
  7. Marvin Young (Miami, FL) $1,000
  8. Jeffrey Silverstein (Delray Beach, FL) $800
  9. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $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, August 8, 2022

Monday, August 8th: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) Offers Healthy Payouts And Valuable Leaderboard Points!!

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, August 7, 2022

Sunday, August 7th: Linzell Borders Returns To The Winner's Circle, Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em Headlines Daily Schedule


ICYMI:
Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) has been one of the more consistent tournaments on the recurring calendar, eclipsing the posted guarantee week after week.  Last night's event was no different, as registration for the tournament closed with a total of (65) entries.  Of those entries, nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  Linzell Borders (Tamarac, FL) took home $1,506 for first place money, with official results from the event listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Linzell Borders (Tamarac, FL) $1,506
  2. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $1,339
  3. Tyler Gray (Bradenton, FL) $1,190
  4. Martin Borras (Sunny Isle, FL) $525
  5. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $405
  6. Robert Mitchell (Live Oak, FL) $315
  7. Vladimir Grechnikov (Toms River, NJ) $270 
  8. Amir Sabet (Boston, MA) $240
  9. Jonathan Gordon (Coral Springs, FL) $210



Tournaments: The $400 No Limit Hold'em event gets underway at 3:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

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, August 6, 2022

Saturday, August 6th: Alan Werner Wins Friday's $4,000 GTD, Players Looking To Start The Day With The $1,000 "Highest Hand"


ICYMI:
Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, as players hoped to start off the weekend with a tournament cash.  Registration closed with a total of (60) entries, and after the $40 optional add-ons were included into the prize pool, the number reached $4,340.  The final eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with the evening's action playing through the money bubble, and down to a four-handed final table.  Similar to the night before, the final four agreed to a chop, with Alan Werner (Delray Beach, FL) taking home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:
  1. Alan Werner (Delray Beach, FL) $871
  2. Daniel Shortley (Lake Worth, FL) $864
  3. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $858
  4. Michael Moore (Bartelsvile, OK) $853
  5. Amir Sabet (Boston, MA) $304
  6. Michael Brinson (Boynton Beach, FL) $239
  7. Nikolas Horniacsk (Bridgeport, PA) $195
  8. Peter Hogoboom (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $156



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