Friday, November 23rd: The $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Starts Off Strong, With Two More Flights On Today's Schedule

ICYMI: Thursday was not only about Thanksgiving (and family), but also the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  The "holiday weekend" multi completed it's first flight (Flight 1A), with (43) entries making up the field, of which (5) players bagged chips for Sunday's Day 2.  Bruno Fortin bagged the Flight 1A chip lead, and has now set the pace for the rest of the players to follow, packing away 327,500.  The official chip counts from Flight 1A are posted below:

Bruno Fortin - 327,500
Jeffrey Davis - 179,000
Patty Conrad - 155,500
Jacobo Milhem - 132,500
Kevin Embres - 65.500

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule is focused around the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  There are two more starting flights for players to choose from, with Flight 1B getting underway at 11:00am, followed by Flight 1C at 6:00pm.  Each of the starting flights are structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Those players that successfully bag chips from the flights, will be returning on Sunday (at 12:00pm) for Day 2.

 At 2:00pm this afternoon, there is a $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with starting stacks of 10,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The high hands will run from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1B

- 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 (30) minutes

2:00pm - $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1C

- 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 (30) minutes

Thursday, November 22nd: Happy Thanksgiving To All!!!!! After "Turkey-Time," Poker Action Returns In A Big Way

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic." The numbers from the satellite were something nobody could have anticipated, as (53) entries made up the field at registration's close. which meant six players would walk away with a seat into the tournament at 3:00pm (with one player earning cash).  The results from the satellite are listed below:

1. Myrna Albert (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
2. Gerland Hertz (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
3. Richard Hicks (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
4. Brett Kelly (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
5. Dane Kelly (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
6. Felipe Martinez (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")
7. John Smith (Entry Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic")

The headlining event of the day ($175 No Limit Hold'em "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic" $15,000 GTD) began at 3:00pm, and had registration open through the first ten levels.  The field officially closed with (91) entries, equating to a prize pool directly on the posted number.  Twelve players were scheduled to reach the money in the event, with action continuing through the bubble, and down to an outright winner.  There would be no chops or deals, as Simon Legat (France) bested Brandon Markland (Pembroke Pines, FL) during heads-up play.  Legat took home $4,758 for his first place finish, with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Sinon Legat (France) $4,578
2. Brandon Markland (Pembroke Pines, FL) $2,850
3. Sonia Bohorquez (Colombia) $1,800
4. Jose Betancur (Colombia) $1,163
5. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $900
6. Gloria Molina (Colombia) $713
7. Mohamed Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $600
8. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $525
9. Juan Peralta (Miami, FL) $476
10. Paul Darpino (Binghamton, NY) $435
11. Scott Bailey (Loxahatchee, FL) $405
12. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $375

Tournaments: Today starts the final multi-flight tournament of the month (not including the Isle Classic, which technically starts on November 29th), with the schedule surrounding the event.  The $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) has five flights over the next three days, with Day 2 on Sunday.  At 3:00pm this afternoon, there is a $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD).  The satellite is structured with starting stacks of 10,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

At 6:00pm, the opening flight of the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) begins.  Flight 1A of the event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (30) minute levels, and registration open through Level 8.  Those players that are able to reach the end of the flight, will bag their chips for Day 2, which sees play resume at 12:00pm on Sunday.

Promotions: From the opening of the poker room (9:00pm) through 6:00pm, the high hands will be awarded every hour, with the winner earning $200.  The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 6:00pm-12:00ama, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

Players should take note, the Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room is open (24) hours!!!!

3:00pm - $55 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $200 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) Flight 1A

- 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 (30) minutes

Wednesday, November 21st: Day's Schedule Headlined By "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic" ($175 No Limit Hold'em $15,000 GTD @ 3:00PM)

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule began with the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo, which carried a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After a last second surge to the cage, prior to registration's close, the field would close with (27) entries.  The official prize pool of $3,024 was scheduled to get paid out across four spots, and after one elimination (in the money), the final three players agreed to a deal. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) took home for place money in the deal, with official details of the event listed below:

1. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,017
2. Jana Zelikson (Hallandale Beach, FL) $922
3. Timothy Patrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $752
4. Ira Howard (Delray Beach, FL) $333

The evening time slot hosted the $175 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD), which is the largest guaranteed single-day event on the schedule.  After ten levels of open registration, the field would close with (130) entries, and an official prize pool of $20,000.  Of those entries, (17) players were scheduled to reach the money, with first place to take home $5,650.  That prize would end up being altered, along with the top seven place, as a deal was agreed to at the final table.  Full details of the final table results are listed below:

1. Henry Behr (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,175
2. Edison Barrera (Colombia) $2,925
3. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $2,185
4. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $2,105
5. Juan Callejas (Colombia) $1,860
6. Steve Varela (Pembroke Pines, FL) $1,710
7. Paul Nofer (Chevy Chase, MD) $1,245
8. Jacobo Mugrabi (Miami, FL) $640
9. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $565
10. Waymond Jones (Pembroke Pines, FL) $500

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule surrounds the "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic," which is an event that looks to grow larger each and every year that follows.  At 11:00am, there is a $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite into the "Thanksgiving Classic," allowing players the opportunity to enter the action for a fraction of the price.  The satellite is structured with 10,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (15) minutes (registration is open through Level 8).

At 3:00pm (note the early starting time), the $175 No Limit Hold'em "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic" begins, with a healthy guaranteed of $15,000.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (25) minutes. Registration for the event is open through Level 10, allowing almost four hours for players to enter the tournament.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker room opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

11:00am - $30 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic" ($175 NLH $15,000 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

3:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em "1st Annual Thanksgiving Classic" ($15,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (25) minutes

Tuesday, November 20th: Monday's Tournament Slate Growing In Popularity, Tuesday's Slate Already A Hit!!!

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($8,000 GTD), an event that's clearly gaining steam.  Yesterday's installment saw the tournament's prize pool eclipse $10,000 for the first time, after the field closed with (87) entries.  From that number, eleven players would reach the money, with action playing down to three-handed play.  At that point, a deal was made, with Paul Darpino (Binghamton, NY) earning first place money ($2,360).  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Paul Darpino (Binghamton, NY) $2,360
2. Paul Smerdon (Pompano Beach, FL) $2,175
3. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $1,857
4. Gloria Molina (Colombia) $820
5. Paul Tran-Hau (Jupiter, FL) $625
6. Marc Wolfe (Miami, FL) $500
7. Paul Efron (Coconut Creek, FL) $415
8. Richard Davis (Jupiter, FL) $350
9. Juan Callejas (Colombia) $323
10. Scott Harwood (Deerfield Beach, FL) $300
11. Carlos Garcia (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $280

The evening tournament was a $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) event, which had a $10 "front-end" add-on (optional for $10).  The tournament's registration would close with (25) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $1,915.  Four players were scheduled to get paid, and after one in-the-money elimination (Andrew McDonald), a three-way deal was agreed to.  Frank Giodano (Pompano Beach, FL) earned first place money in the chop, with all of the details listed below:

1. Frank Giordano (Pompano Beach, FL) $699
2. Frank Hollins (Margate, FL) $505
3. Juan Callejas (Colombia) $500
4. Andrew McDonald (Islamorada, FL) $211

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule kicks off (at 11:00am) with another non-no limit hold'em tournament.  The $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event boasts a $3,000 guarantee, and a very solid structure.  Players in the tournament sit down to starting stacks of 15,000 units, along with levels that last (25) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, allowing close to three hours for players to join the action.

The evening tournament is one of the "staples" of the month, as it is in the 6:00pm time slot each and every Tuesday.  The $175 No Limit Hold'em event has a $20,000 guarantee, which is the largest (of the month) for a non-multi tournament.  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration is open through Level 8, with the window closing at approximately 9:00pm.  

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the "new" Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $40 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $40.  In order to be eligible, the full  house must be made using two cards, and must be the winning hand.

 The day's "standard" high hand period will last from 9:00am-12:00am, with the opportunity to win $400 every (30) minutes.  During that period, the promotion sees tournament players eligible each half-hour for $100 high hands, 2/2 limit hold'em players eligible for $200 high hands, 2/4 limit hold'em players eligible for $300 high hands, and all other raked games (1/2-5/10 NLH, 4/8 Omaha 8B, 6/12 O.E., etc.) eligible for $400 high hands.  

It should also be noted that players are able to win the high hand using only one card in their hand.  The payouts for those that use one card are different than the standard numbers listed above, and can be found (full listing of one-card payouts on flyers in the poker room).

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

11:00am - $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)

- Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

ICYMI: $100 No Limit Hold'em "Night Owl" ($25,000 GTD) Official Results

$100 No Limit Hold'em "Night Owl"
$25,000 GTD
November 14th-18th, 2018
Total Entries: 253
Total Prize Pool: $25,000

Place	Name			Hometown		Winnings
1	Patricia Basilio			Ft. Lauderdale, FL		$3,308
2	Raymond Rickard			Oakland Park, FL		$2,531
3	Walter West			Lake Worth, FL		$2,515
4	Roberto Desogos			Ft. Lauderdale, FL		$2,416
5	Roman Ojeda			W Palm Beach, FL		$2,014
6	Robert Schmeltzer			Boca Raton, FL		$1,950
7	Randall Butler			New Town, Ct		$1,746
8	Edgard Mendes			Deerfield Beach, FL		$1,540
9	Fred Alesi			Lake Worth, FL		$600
10	Tom Gity			Pompano Beach, FL		$525
11	David Brainard			Deerfield Beach, FL		$525
12	Cindy Goodale			Davie, FL		$525
13	Mohamad Mbaied			Boca Raton, FL		$450
14	Stephen Thomas			Parkland, FL		$450
15	Fabrice Mace			Boca Raton, FL		$450
16	Vicki Holmes			West Palm Beach, FL		$375
17	Michael Anderson			Sunrise, FL		$375
18	Robert Getschow			Malone, WI		$375
19	Eric Shpiller			Hollywood, FL		$300
20	James McCaffrey			Sunrise, FL		$300
21	Bruce Philips			Deerfield Beach, FL		$300
22	Richard Stein			Stuart, FL		$230
23	Alain Alvarado			Miami, FL		$230
24	Vitalis Herbst			Germany		$230
25	David Price			Boynton Beach, FL		$185
26	Jeff Sheftel			Boca Raton, FL		$185
27	Jeremiah Pinto			Coral Springs, Fl		$185
28	Marc Cohen			Boca Raton, FL		$185

ICYMI: $100 No Limit Hold'em "Early Bird" ($25,000 GTD) Official Results

$100 No Limit Hold'em "Early Bird"
$25,000 GTD
November 14th-18th, 2018
Total Entries: 164
Total Prize Pool: $25,000

Place	Name			Hometown		Winnings
1	Scott Tenenbaum			Tamarac, FL		$7,000
2	Zaki Lichaa			Pompano Beach, FL		$2,615
3	Susan Krowitz			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$2,113
4	Dane Kelly			Hope Sound, FL		$2,113
5	David Feigenbaum			Boca Raton, FL		$2,113
6	Glenn Popkin			Coral Springs, FL		$1,866
7	Richard Lozito			Pompano Beach, FL		$890
8	Martins Polakovs			Chicago, IL		$790
9	Francios Gagne			Hillsboro Beach, FL		$700
10	Alan Levin			Webster, NY		$615
11	William Shedrick			Gulfstream, FL		$615
12	Daniel Boone			Annapolis, MD		$615
13	William Reich			Pompano Beach, FL		$530
14	Erez Fishman			Boca Raton, FL		$530
15	James Peterman			Fayetteville, NY		$530
16	Brett Kelly			Hobe Sound, FL		$455
17	Daniel Genachte			Deerfield Beach, FL		$455
18	Eugene Mirabello			Deerfield Beach, FL		$455