Friday, April 27th: Edward Mandel Bags Flight 1A Chip Lead, As $1,100 NLH Single-Ante Continues On (With Satellites)

ICYMI: Yesterday's schedule was all about the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), with the first flight of the event, and two satellites for players to gain entry into the event.  The first satellite was a $130 No Limit Hold'em version, which awarded one seat for every ten entries.  After registration closed, there were (43) players in the field, meaning that four seats were up for grabs, as well as a fifth place awarding cash.  The results from the satellite are listed below:

1. Charlemagne Benjamin ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
2. Paulius Bikus ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
3. Arlene Vazquez ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
4. Ido Ashkenazi ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
5. Zaki Lichaa ($330 Cash)

Following the 10:00am satellite, was the opening flight of the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), which got underway at 2:00pm.  After eight levels of open registration, and an hour long dinner break, the field would close with (60) entries.  A total of $60,000 is going towards the overall prize pool, which is a very strong start to an event such as this.  There were (13) players able to bag chips at the flight's conclusion, led by Edward Mandel, who packed up 269,500.  The top five stacks from Flight 1A belonged to:

Edward Mandel - 269,500

Kobi Ribak - 258,500

Richard Whitebrook - 209,000

Bill Farnan - 190,500

Erik Christensen - 158,500

The evening satellite (6:00pm) was a $240 No Limit Hold'em event, which awarded one seat into the $1,100 Single-Ante, for every five entries in the field.  Registration would close with (34) entries, which awarded six seats, and a seventh place spot that paid cash.  The results from the satellite are listed below:

1. Vladims Ivanov ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
2. Jason Marshman ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
3. Eric Nuss ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
4. Evan Kahan ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
5. Eric Polirer ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
6. Robert Transue ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
7. Celso Leroy ($880 Cash)

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule is almost exactly like yesterday's, except that the evening satellite ($240 No Limit Hold'em) offers a (5 Seat GTD).  The day starts at 10:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $1,100 NLH Single-Ante (1 in 10 wins seat).  The satellite is scheduled with starting stacks of 10,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes over the course of the action.

Sandwiched between two satellites is the actual event players have all circled, with the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) beginning at 2:00pm.  The second of three flights (Flight 1B) is structured with starting stacks of 30,000 units, and levels that last (40) minutes (and will transition to (50) minutes on Day 2.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the dinner break that follows...so players have until the first hand is dealt in Level 9 to join the action.  The day is scheduled to play through Level 14, which action winding up just after midnight.

The second satellite of the day starts at 6:00pm, and is a $240 No Limit Hold'em satellite into the $1,100 NLH Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  One in every five entries in the event will award a seat in the payouts, with this option very popular for players this week.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the players that do win seats, can enter tomorrow's Flight 1C.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

10:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 10) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

2:00pm - $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante Flight 1B ($200,000 GTD) 

- 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

- Level will last (40) minutes Levels 1-14, with Levels 15+ transitioning to (50) minutes

6:00pm - $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 5) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Flight 1A): Official Flight 1A Chip Counts, Mandel Bags The Chip Lead

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 14 (Blinds 1,200/2,400/2,400)
Total Flight 1A Entries: 60
Flight 1A Players Remaining: 13

Edward	Mandel	269,500
Kobi	Ribak	258,500
Richard	Whitebrook	209,000
Bill	Farnan	190,500
Erik	Christensen	158,500
Alton	Mendleson	148,500
Phillip	Hui	126,500
Steve	Raeman	111,500
Ryan	Gianquitti	85,000
Tom	Gity	74,000
Dennis	Brinn	65,500
Shea	Smith	51,000
Alex	Nguyen	50,500

"$1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD" (Flight 1A): The Moment We've All Been Waiting For, $1,000 Single-Ante Begins

$1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante
$200,000 Guaranteed
Level 1 (Blinds 100/100)
Total Flight 1A Entries: N/A

After the overwhelming success of last week's $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), players immediately looked towards the next "special event" on the schedule, which begins momentarily.  The $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) is the first multi-day tournament to use the single-ante format, after introducing the structure variation back in August (to the Florida poker community). 

The tournament has three starting flights over the next three day's, with players that bag returning to Sunday for Day 2.  With the many satellites still available for the tournament, players should take note of the starting times for the opening flights.  Today's Flight 1A begins at 2:00pm, with tomorrow's Flight 1B beginning at the same time, and Saturday's Flight 1C moving to 1:00pm.  The event is structured with starting stacks of 30,000 units, and levels that last (40) minutes from Level 1-14.  After Level 14, which is when Day 2 is scheduled to begin, the levels will transition to (50) minutes.  Registration for each flight is open through Level 8, and the dinner break that follows...which means players can join the action until just before 8:30pm.

There will not be live blogged coverage of the event, but followers of the blog can check back each day to see official numbers from the flights, along with official chip counts.  After the conclusion of Saturday's Flight 1C, the Day 2 seating assignments will also be updated on the blog (and Twitter).  Big things are expected for this tournament, so we will try and bring as much information as possible when the tournament reaches it's final stages.

Thursday, April 26th: The $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) Has Arrived, Satellites Continue

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament action kicked off with a $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event, which attracted a total of (24) entries, and saw registration close with a prize pool of $2,688.  Once the payouts were posted, players would learn that four spot were scheduled to get paid, with limits getting super high as the money bubble was reached.  Once the bubble burst, and the stacks so shallow, players agreed to a four-way deal, with the results listed below:

1. Dale Phillips (Naples, FL) $877
2. Richard Shtrax (Coral Springs, FL) $765
3. Errol Massey (Dania Beach, FL) $526
4. Stuart Finsilver (Highland Beach, FL) $520

Last night's evening time slot hosted the final $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" of the week, which allowed players the opportunity to earn a seat into one of the two remaining $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellites into the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  It was another impressive showing for the "step," with (36) entries making up the field, and seven seats scheduled to be awarded (and one spot awarding cash).  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Linzell Borders ($240 Satellite Seat)
2. Steven Fassberg ($240 Satellite Seat)
3. Danielle Bastarache ($240 Satellite Sheet)
4. Mihaly Lukacs ($240 Satellite Seat)
5. Scott Bailey ($240 Satellite Seat) 
6. Celso Leroy ($240 Satellite Seat)
7. Jim Gleason ($240 Satellite Seat)
8. Michael Hefley ($48 Cash)

Tournaments: It's a full schedule today, with everything revolving around the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  The day starts at 10:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $1,100 NLH Single-Ante (1 in 10 wins seat).  The satellite is scheduled with starting stacks of 10,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes over the course of the action.

Sandwiched between two satellites is the actual event players have all circled, with the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) beginning at 2:00pm.  The first of three flights (Flight 1A) is structured with starting stacks of 30,000 units, and levels that last (40) minutes (and will transition to (50) minutes on Day 2.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the dinner break that follows...so players have until the first hand is dealt in Level 9 to join the action.  The day is scheduled to play through Level 14, which action winding up just after midnight.

The second satellite of the day starts at 6:00pm, and is a $240 No Limit Hold'em satellite into the $1,100 NLH Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  One in every five entries in the event will award a seat in the payouts, with this option very popular for players this week.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the players that do win seats, can choose the either of the remaining pair of flights to enter (Flight 1B or Flight 1C).

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

10:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 10) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

2:00pm - $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante Flight 1A ($200,000 GTD) 

- 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

- Level will last (40) minutes Levels 1-14, with Levels 15+ transitioning to (50) minutes

6:00pm - $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 5) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

Wednesday, April 25th: Twelve Players Book Seats Into $1,100 Single-Ante, As Omaha 8B And a "Step Satellite" Headlines Today's Schedule

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule was highlighted by two $240 Satellites into the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and event that's shaping up to be another special one.  The afternoon $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite drew a total of (22) entries, meaning that four players would earn seats into the $1,100, with a fifth place spot earning cash ($440).  The results from the satellite are listed below:

1. Dmitry Agrachov ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
2. William Farnan ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
3. Robert Chow ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
4. Ido Ashkenazi ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
5. Jack Battaglia ($440 Cash)

The evening satellite was saw a field almost double the size, as registration closed with (37) entries, which awarded a total of seven seats (and one cash spot).  The names of the players heading to this week's $1,100 NLH Single-Ante are listed below:

1. Chien Chiu ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
2. Daren Stabinski ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
3. Joseph Marchese ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
4. David Coughlin ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
5. Marc Bronstein ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
6. Frank Traino ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
7. Danny Blackburn ($1,100 Single-Ante Seat)
8. Andrew Daire ($440 Cash)

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule takes a quick break from the satellites, as a $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event is in the afternoon time slot.  The mixed game tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, meaning players have until just before 2:00pm to join the action.  Players have asked whether this will be a change moving forward (with mixed games events on Wednesday), but those loyal players can rest assure that these non-no limit tournaments will return  to their Thursday home moving forward.

In the evening, players have one last opportunity to "step" into the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD).  The $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" will offer 1 in 5 entries a seat into a $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite of their choice (two remain, on Thursday and Friday night).  Just like the step satellites that were run on Monday, players will be sitting down to starting stacks of 8,000 units, with levels lasting (15) minutes throughout the tournament.  With the turbo structure, players have until the end of Level 10 to enter the event.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

11:00am - $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD)

- Players will begin with a 12,000 starting stack

- Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels

- Alternates and late entries will receive full stacks

- Levels are (20) minutes in length

6:00pm - $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" (1 In 5) Into $240 No Limit Hold'em "Mega" ($1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (15) minutes throughout the event

Tuesday, April 24th: After Successful "Step Satellites," Two Options To Win Seat Directly Into $1,100 NLH Single-Ante On Today's Schedule

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule was all about "steps," as the $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" Into $240 NLH Satellite was in both the afternoon, and evening time slot.  The afternoon "step satellite" attached a total of (36) entries, and ended up awarding seven seats into a future $240 NLH Satellite, and one cash spot ($48).  The results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Morris Heider ($240 Satellite Seat)
2. François Gagne ($240 Satellite Seat)
3. Julio Melendez ($240 Satellite Seat)
4. Alan Dubrow ($240 Satellite Seat)
5. Juan Madrid ($240 Satellite Seat)
6. Brian Haines ($240 Satellite Seat)
7. Carl Slutz ($240 Satellite Seat)
8. Julian Wohlgemuth ($48 Cash)

The evening installment of the "step satellite" attracted a total of (41) entries, and awarded eight seats into a future $240 NLH Satellite (and one cash spot).  The official results from the tournament are listed below: 

1. Eugene Alkes ($240 Satellite Seat)
2. Ursula Buffa ($240 Satellite Seat)
3. Alan Brostroff ($240 Satellite Seat)
4. Brunel Sicar ($240 Satellite Seat)
5. Kenmhall Grant ($240 Satellite Seat)
6. Danny Blackburn ($240 Satellite Seat)
7. James Powers ($240 Satellite Seat)
8. Donald Gordon ($240 Satellite Seat)
9. Celso Leroy ($48 Cash)

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule is all about satellites as well, but these are directly into the $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD), and what players yesterday were trying to gain entry into.  The $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $1,100 Single-Ante will run twice today, and two more times over the course of the week (Thursday and Friday night).  The satellite is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, and levels that last (20) minutes.  For every five entries in the field, a seat will be awarded, with at least five seats expected to be offered during each satellite (that is an educated opinion, not a guarantee).  Registration is open through Level 8, allowing players until 2:00pm to join the action.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

11:00am - $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 5) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

6:00pm - $240 No Limit Hold'em Satellite (1 In 5) Into $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 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

- Level will last (20) minutes throughout the event

Monday, April 23rd: $175 NLH $100,000 GTD Ends In Ten Way Deal, Satellites Start Today For $1,100 NLH Single-Ante

ICYMI: Yesterday afternoon, (166) players returned for Day 2 of the $175 NLH ($100,000 GTD), from a total of 1,356 entries.  While everyone was focused on the big payouts at the final table, the first goal of the day was to reach the money.  After an hour of play, the hand-for-hand process would start, with Paul Nguyen (Portland, OR) eliminated on the money bubble.  With the field then in the money, the bust outs were fast and furious, with the field down to three tables just a few hours later.  Still remaining at the point, were notables like Al Gomez, Thomas Millward, Joseph Conti, Jose De La Cruz, and UFC star Colby Covington.  Those players would all fall short of the final table, Jose De La Cruz bubbling the final table in dramatic fashion.  Jose was all-in against Robert Tannenbaum with eleven players left, holding A♠ K♥ against Robert's 10♥ 10♦.  The flop would come out A♠ K♣ 8♥, but the turn (Q♥) and river (J♠) would bring running broadway cards, giving Robert the winning straight.  Tannenbaum went to the final table seconds in chips, just moments after beginning a slow walk towards the payout podium.  Only two hands would be dealt at the final table, before Uri Teneboim brought up the idea of making a deal.  Players agreed that they would like to see the ICM numbers, which after small negotiations, were appealing to everyone.  Alvaro Grisales held the chip lead at the time of deal, giving him first place money, as well as the tournament title.  The official results from the chop are listed below:

1. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $13,385
2. Robert Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $12,230
3. Dmitry Agrachov (Hollywood, FL) $11,872
4. Rudy Miret (Pembroke Pines, FL) $10,559
5. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $10,500
6. Scott Harwood (Deerfield Beach, FL) $9,839
7. Guillermo Hamilton (Miami, FL) $9,076
8. Uri Teneboim (Boynton Beach, FL) $9,000
9. Thomas Allard (Royal Oak, MI) $7,171
10. Michael Anderson (Sunrise, FL) $5,950

The recurring tournament schedule returned last night, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which had a $3,000 guarantee.  The event saw registration close with (34) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,618 (not including bounties).  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, which action continuing through the money bubble, and down to an outright winner.  Lawrence Smith (Jacksonville, FL) bested David Maddox during heads-up play, taking home $1,073 for first place.  The official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Lawrence Smith (Jacksonville, FL) $1,073
2. David Maddox (Boynton Beach, FL) $655
3. Steven Fassberg (Boca Raton, FL) $393
4. Joseph Diprima (Boca Raton, FL) $288
5. Avi Frier (Hollywood, FL) $209

Tournaments: With the success of the past weekend's event, everyone has this week's $1,100 No Limit Hold'em Single-Ante ($200,000 GTD) circled on their calendars.  For some players, the price point isn't as accessible as certain other tournaments, but there are numerous ways to get into the tournament (for a fraction of the price).  Today begins a group of satellites that are running over the next few days, with two "Step Satellites" on the schedule this afternoon and evening.  The $65 No Limit Hold'em (1 In 5) "Step Satellite" will offer players the opportunity to get into one of  the $240 No Limit Hold'em (1 In 5)"Mega Satellites" that run on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Today's "Step Satellites" are structured with starting stacks of 8,000 units, and levels that last (15) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 10, meaning players have until approximately 2:45pm to join the action.

Promotions: From (9:00am-10:00am), the high hand will award $150 every (30) minutes.  The high hands will then transition from 10:00am-12:00am (midnight), with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible (Isle Open events not eligible for high hand) 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.  From 12:00am-9:00am, players are eligible for $100 high hands every hour.

It should also be noted that started back on November 1st, 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).

11:00am - $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" (1 In 5) Into $240 No Limit Hold'em "Mega" ($1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (15) minutes throughout the event

6:00pm - $65 No Limit Hold'em "Step Satellite" (1 In 5) Into $240 No Limit Hold'em "Mega" ($1,100 NLH Single-Ante $200,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries for the first (10) levels

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Level will last (15) minutes throughout the event

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): Final Table No More, Alvaro Grisales Tops A Ten-Way Deal

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 32 (Blinds 80,000/160,000/20,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 10

The ten players to chop the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), listed from left to right: Robert Tennenbaum, Rudy More, Scott Harwood (Hooters t-shirt), Guillermo Hamilton, Alvaro Grisales, Michael Anderson, Thomas Allard, Dmitry Agrachov, Michael Weinberg, Uri Teneboim.

After just two hands at the final table, players began discussing a potential ICM chop.  Once the numbers were calculated, and some negotiations were taken care of, we had a ten-way deal agreed to.  Alvaro Grisales held the chip lead at the time of the deal, and will be declared the event's winner.  The official payouts from the deal are listed below:

1. Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL) $13,385
2. Robert Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $12,230
3. Dmitry Agrachov (Hollywood, FL) $11,872
4. Rudy Miret (Pembroke Pines, FL) $10,559
5. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) $10,500
6. Scott Harwood (Deerfield Beach, FL) $9,839
7. Guillermo Hamilton (Miami, FL) $9,076
8. Uri Teneboim (Boynton Beach, FL) $9,000
9. Thomas Allard (Royal Oak, MI) $7,171
10. Michael Anderson (Sunrise, FL) $5,950

$175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) winner, Alvaro Grisales (Miami, FL)

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): De La Cruz Bubbles Finale Table In Dramatic Fashion, Final Ten Find New Seats

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 32 (Blinds 80,000/160,000/20,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 10

The $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) event has now reached it's final table, after Jose De La Cruz was eliminated by Robert Tennenbaum.  The two were all-in pre, with very similar stacks, flipping a coin for their tournament life.  Jose's A♠ K♥ took a big lead against Robert's 10♥ 10♦, on the A♠ K♣ 8♥ flop, but the turn (J♥) and river (Q♠) brought running straight cards for Robert.  Jose's stack was counted down, and after finding out he had less than Tennenbaum, the clock would pause for a final table redraw.  The new seating assignments for the final table are listed below:

1. Robert Tennenbaum - 2,900,000
2. Rudy Miret - 2,680,000
3. Scott Harwood - 2,200,000
4. Michael Anderson - 1,000,000
5. Alvaro Grisales - 3,900,000
6. Dirty Agrachov - 3,200,000
7. Uri Tenenboim - 1,700,000
8. Thomas Allard - 900,000
9. Michael Weinberg - 2,500,000
10. Guillermo Hamilton - 1,900,000

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): 11th-12th Places ($2,290)

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 32 (Blinds 80,000/160,000/20,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 10

The following players have been eliminated from the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), and have cashed for $2,290:

11.

Jose De La Cruz (Flagler Beach, FL)

12.

Antoine Bahi (Deerfield Beach, FL)

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): 13th-15th Places ($1,780)

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 31 (Blinds 60,000/120,000/20,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 12

The following players have been eliminated from the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), and have cashed for $1,780:

13.

Julian Durity (Miramar, FL)

14.

Niall Costigan (Lake Worth, FL)

15. 

Michael Bonsignore (Hollywood, FL)

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): 16th-18th Places ($1,465)

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 30 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 15

The following players have been eliminated from the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), and have cashed for $1,465:

16.

Eduardo Christ (Rio De Janeiro, Brazil)

17.

Michelle Roth (Seminole, FL)

18. 

Colby Covington (Coconut Creek, FL)

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): New Seating Assignments After First Redraw

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 30 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/10,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 18

With the elimination of Thomas Millward (Boca Raton, FL) in eighteenth place, the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) field is now down to two tables, with the new seating assignments listed below:

Table 2

1. Guillermo Hamilton
2. Dmitry Agrachov
3. Eduardo Christ
4. Niall Costigan
5. Antoine Bahi
6. Scott Harwood
7. Rudy Miret
8. Colby Covington
9. Michelle Roth

Table 3

1. Michael Bonsignore
2. Uri Tenenboim
3. Michael Anderson
4. Robert Tennenbaum
5. Thomas Allard
6. Julian Gurity
7. Michael Weinberg
8. Alvaro Grisales
9. Jose De La Cruz

"$175 NLH $100,000 GTD" (Day 2): 19th-21st Places ($1,210)

$175 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 Guaranteed
Level 29 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/10,000)
Total Entries: 1,356
Players Remaining: 18

The following players have been eliminated from the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD), and have cashed for $1,210:

19. Thomas Millward (Boca Raton, FL)
20. Daniel Saffer (Hallandale, FL)
21. Al Gomez (Miami, FL)