Thursday, December 27th: Recapping Wednesday's Action, A We Close Out The Year In Strong Fashion

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," that boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the event would close with (32) entries, meaning three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 prizes, and a fourth to earn $200.  Those scheduled prizes were altered long before the money was reached, as players agreed to an eight-way chop, in which everyone earned $400.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Roger Ramos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
2. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $400
3. Evan Mocyunas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
4. Daniel Genachte (Deerfield Beach, FL) $400
5. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $400
6. Susan Krowitz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
7. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $400
8. Ricardo Martinez (Boca Raton, fL) $400

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which got underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament's field grew to (30) entries, and ended up with an official prize pool of $2,210.  Unlike the event prior, the evening tournament did not end in a deal, as action played down to an outright winner.  Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) bested Brian McVan during heads-up play, earning $994 for the win.  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) 4994
2. Brian McVan (West Palm Beach, FL) $597
3. Marc Romani (Pembroke Pines, FL) $376
4. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $243

Tournaments: Two "staple" tournaments of the recurring schedule highlight Thursday's schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 GTD). The player-friendly event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament has a history of attracted nice sized fields, with today's installment expected nothing less.

The "Monster Stack" is followed at 6:00pm, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event.  It should be noted, that this tournament is not the "turbo bounty" that runs on Sunday's, as players get extended levels of (20) minutes (along with the 20,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty"

- 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

Wednesday, December 26th: No Holiday Hangover At The Isle Poker Room, As Action Continues In Strong Fashion (Full House Promo And Full Tournament Slate)

ICYMI: Christmas Day did have one tournament on the schedule (in the evening), but players must have been tired from the celebrating, as the event never got off the ground.  That being said, we hope that all of our players and staff had a great holiday, and look forward to returning to the "regularly scheduled programming" today.

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule begins with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which gets underway at 11:00am.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration that is open through Level 8.  In the event, 1 in every 10 entries will receive a $1,000 payout, with three of those payouts guaranteed.  This has been a very popular format with the players, along with Friday's $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."

Following the "survivor," there is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event in the 6:00pm time slot.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on to their stacks (with a single add-on for $20, or double add-on for $40).

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).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Tuesday, December 25th: Happy Holidays From Everyone At The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room!!! Action Still Abound Throughout The Day

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without it's normal $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  With (10) total entries, and an official prize pool of $1,170, only one player was scheduled to walk away with a payout.  When the tournament reached the money bubble, and play was heads up, an even chop was agreed to.  Posted below, are the details of that deal:

1. Michael Goldberg (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $585
2. Denise Rubenstein (Boynton Beach, FL) $585

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which also ran without it's usual guarantee ($1,500).  That didn't deter players from coming out though, as the field grew to (20) total entries.  The $1,530 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across three spots, but once again, a deal was agreed to on the money bubble.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $620
2. David Gounis (Lighthouse Point, FL) $304
3. Scott Bailey (Loxahatchee, FL) $303
4. Edoardo Borrelli (Miami, FL) $303

Tournaments: There is only one tournament on the schedule today, and it falls in the 6:00pm time slot.  The $175 No Limit Hold'em event has run two of the last three Tuesday night's, but will run this evening without a guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration this is open through Level 8.

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.

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

Monday, December 24th: Final Full Week Of December (2018) Poker Action Kicks Off

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, the remaining players agreed to a deal.  Listed below, are the official results from the tournament:

1. Bernie Boudle (Hollywood, FL) $800
2. Erez Fishman (Boca Raton, FL) $800
3. Aaron Burstein (Deerfield Beach, FL) $400

The evening tournament hosted the second running of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" event, boasting a $1,500 guarantee.  The posted number would be eclipsed, after the field closed with (19) entries.  The $1,843 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across two pay spots, but a deal was made on the money bubble, allowing three players to walk away with a return on their investment.  The official details from the deal are listed below:

1. Robert Comiskey (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $800
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $674
3. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $369

Tournaments: Monday's tournament slate begins at 11:00am, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em event.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.  This is the same tournament that usually has a $5,000 guarantee, but with today being the day before Christmas, it will runs sans the posted number.

The evening time slot hosts an $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which will also run without a posted guarantee.The tournament has an optional "front-end" add-on, which allows players to spend $10 for an extra "boost" to their stacks.  The structure sees players sitting down to 15,000 unit starting stacks, (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-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $150 No Limit Hold'em

- 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

- Optional add-on prior to each player's first hand played ($10 for 5,000 units)

Sunday, December 23rd: Leonard Black Heads Saturday Night Chop, Sunday's "New" Tournament Slate Returns

ICYMI: Yesterday's headlining event was the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), which ran in the evening time slot (6:00pm).  The tournament's field would grow to (45) entries, equating to a prize pool of $5,265.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, and after Shelia O'Connor was eliminated in 6th place, a deal was agreed to.  Leonard Black (Delray Beach, FL) was awarded first place money ($1,285), with the full results of the event listed below:

1. Leonard Black (Delray Beach, FL) $1,285
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,110
3. George Garbarino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $877
4. Danny Blackburn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $850
5. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) $827
6. Shelia O'Connor (Ft. Myers, FL) $316

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

After more than a year in the evening time (Sunday) slot, the "Turbo Bounty" gets replaced, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500 GTD).  While not quite a "freeze out," this tournament focuses on the importance of decisions, as players will only be entitled two total entries (while most tournaments are unlimited).  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (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-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500)

- 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

Saturday, December 22nd: Friday's Nights Tournament Crushes, $5,000 GTD Evening Event Headlines Saturday's Schedule

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began with the second-ever running of the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  While not as successful as last week's event (in terms of entries), the tournament still surpassed the guarantee, after registration closed with (23) entries.  The $1,150 prize pool meant that three spots were scheduled to be paid out, two of which were $500, and one that was $150.  Once the money bubble burst, those payouts were altered, with the official results listed below:

1. Eugene Mirabello (Deerfield Beach, FL) $384
2. Dan Killi (Parkland, FL) $383
3. Bill Reich (Pompano Beach, FL) $383

The evening tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $3,000 posted guarantee.  After the field closed with (68) total entries, the prize pool closed at an impressive $4,996, absolutely crushing the guarantee.  Nine places were scheduled to reach the money, meaning one player that reached the final table would walk away empty handed. Once the money bubble burst, the action continued on, playing down to the point where five players remained.  Those left then agreed to an "even" chop, with every in the deal receiving $827 (except the fifth place spot, which got one dollar less).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $827
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $827
3. Misty Abeln (Parkland, FL) $827
4. Anthony Vulpis (Pompano Beach, FL) $827
5. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $826
6. Kenneth Arnaez (Boca Raton, FL) $262
7. Wayne Luggery (Plantation, FL) $225
8. Daniel Shortly (Lake Worth, FL) $200
9. Joseph Ricco (Boynton Beach, FL) $175

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event.  This tournament was labeled a "Seniors 50+" event last week, but is now open to any players that would like to join.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8. 

Following the afternoon event (at 6:00pm), is a $150 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasts a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The $5,000 guarantee should attract a very nice field, and some healthy payouts.

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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em 

- 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Friday, December 21st: Raymond Millard Goes "Back-To-Back," Survivor Returns, And Some January Announcements Around The Corner

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule started at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (33) entries, which equated to a prize pool of $3,201.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, but things never reached that point, as players agreed to a deal on the money bubble.  A day after topping Wednesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) topped the payouts once again ($960).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) $980
2. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $762
3. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $520
4. Emen Sons (Boynton Beach, FL) $475
5. Phillip Consolo (Aventura, FL) $464

Last night's tournament (6:00pm) was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event, which attracted a field of (22) entries.  The official prize pool of $1,694 was scheduled to be spread across three pay spots, with players agreeing to a chop once the money bubble burst.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Michele Ponticorvo (Virginia Gardens, FL) $565
2. Daniel Doherty (Huntersville, NC) $565
3. Maury Halperin (Lauderdale By The Sea, FL) $564

Tournaments: With the recent popularity of the "survivor" format tournaments, a new installment has been added to the recurring schedule for December.  Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

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 - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Thursday, December 20th: Millard And Mbaied Top Wednesday Tournament Chops, As We Continue Towards Another Action Packed Poker Weekend

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate began with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), awarding $1,000 prizes for every ten entries in the field.  After eight levels of registration, the event closed with (28) entries, equating to three $1,000 pay spots.  When the field reached the money bubble, a deal was agreed to, with the official results of the tournament listed below:

1. Raymond Millard (Davie, FL) $1,000
2. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $800
3. Marc Freund (Plantation, FL) $600
4. Carlos Ardila (Miami, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which attracted a field of (32) entries.  The $2,164 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across four spots, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a heads-up deal was agreed to.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Mohamad Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $855
2. Kevin Edwards (Coral Springs, FL) $703
3. Lee Harrison (Margate, FL) $368
4. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $238

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament scheduled begins at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which has a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 25,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  A player-favorite since making it to the schedule more than a year ago, the "Monster Stack" is sure to attract a nice sized field.

Following the "Monster Stack," is a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty," which gets underway at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  For each player elimination in the tournament, a $25 bounty is awarded.

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($3,000 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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty"

- 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

Wednesday, December 19th: Popular "Survivor" Format Returns, Along With The Full House Promo When Doors Open

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action started (at 11:00am) with a $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($3,000 GTD).  The field grew to (25) entries by the time registration closed, which fell just two entries short of the posted guarantee.  The payouts were spread across four spots, and after the elimination of Al Green (Weston, FL) in fourth place, a three-way chop was agreed to.  Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) earned first place money ($941), and added another Omaha 8B tournament win to his resume.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $941
2. Jeffrey Levitt (Delray Beach, FL) $878
3. Greg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $851
4. Al Green (Weston, FL) $330

The evening tournament was the standard $175 No Limit Hold'em event that is usually in the Tuesday night time slot, but it ran without a guarantee.  The tournament's field closed with (9) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,233.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, and once the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Mohamad Mbaied (Pompano Beach, FL) $617
2. Eugene Alkes (Delray Beach, FL) $616 

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule begins with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD), which gets underway at 11:00am.  The tournament is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration that is open through Level 8.  In the event, 1 in every 10 entries will receive a $1,000 payout, with three of those payouts guaranteed.  This has been a very popular format with the players, along with Friday's $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor."

Following the "survivor," there is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event in the 6:00pm time slot.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and offers registration through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on to their stacks (with a single add-on for $20, or double add-on for $40).

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).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 16,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

Tuesday, December 18th: It's The Full House Promo When The Doors Open, Followed By An Action Packed Day Of Poker

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule started with the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event, which got underway at 11:00am.  At registration's close, the tournament clock would show (42) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,000.  Six places were scheduled to get paid, and after Robert Comiskey (Michigan) was eliminated in sixth place, the remaining players agreed to a chop.  Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) was awarded first place money ($1,115), with official results from the event posted below:

1. Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) $1,115
2. Eugene Calden (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,110
3. Aaron Berman (Boynton Beach, FL) $930
4. Ramon González (Miami, FL) $830
5. Michael Maresca (Wyckoff, NJ) $715
6. Robert Comiskey (Michigan) $300

The evening tournament was a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would grow to (24) players, battling it out for their piece of the $1,838 prize pool.  Three places were scheduled to get paid, with a deal agreed to after the money bubble burst.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $652
2. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $591
3. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $595

Tournaments: It's Tuesday, which means that the mixed-game players start the tournament action. At 11:00am, players will begin arriving for the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which carries a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Folding the mixed-game tournament, cards will get in the air for the $175 No Limit Hold'em event, which begins at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

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 (20) minutes

6:00pm - $175 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

Monday, December 17th: A New Week Begins With A $5,000 GTD Afternoon Event

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament slate started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with (32) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,304.  The event ended in a six-way chop, with David Wicinski (Lighthouse Point, FL) awarded first place money ($556).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. David Wicinski (Lighthouse Point, FL) $556
2. Mohamad Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $511
3. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $431
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $354
5. Joseph Sansevero (East Islip, NY) $250
6. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $202

The evening tournament was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry," which had a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field grew to (15) entries by the time registration closed, with the official prize pool falling exactly on the posted number.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but when action reached the money bubble, a deal was agreed to.  Wajdi Ali Fakih (Aruba) and Samuel Silva (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) took home $520, while Kevin Edwards (Coral Springs, FL) walked away with $460.  Official results are posted below:

1. Wajdi Ali Fakih (Aruba) $520
2. Samuel Silva (Palm Beach Gardens, FL) $520
3. Kevin Edwards (Coral Springs, FL) $460

Tournaments: A new week brings a "new" twist on a recent tournament...at the $150 No Limit Hold'em event that had found a home on Monday afternoon, returns with a different guarantee.  Today's event will boast a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is extremely healthy for an afternoon tournament.  The event still has it's solid structure, with 20,000 unit starting stacks, and levels that last (20) minutes.  Registration for the tournament is open through Level 10, and the short break that follows.

The 6:00pm event is a $90 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool. The tournament has an optional "front-end" add-on, which allows players to spend $10 for an extra "boost" to their stacks.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (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-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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 (30) minutes

6:00pm - $90 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 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

- Optional add-on prior to each player's first hand played ($10 for 5,000 units)

Sunday, December 16th: Wrapping Up Another Successful Weekend, As Sunday's Slate Hosts Two "New" Tournaments

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action started at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,231.  When the payouts were posted, the remaining players learned that four spots were going to reach the money.  Once the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to, with Frank Traino (Pompano Beach, FL) awarded first place money ($760).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Frank Traino (Pompano Beach, FL) $760
2. Anthony Vulpis (Jackson, NY) $523
3. Zina Rasminsky (Markham, Ontario) $483
4. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $464

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was a $150 No Limit Hold'em event, which ran without a posted guarantee.  Even without a "number," the event saw registration close with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,457.  After the elimination of Barry Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) in fourth place, the remaining three players agreed to a chop, with Dvir Ofer (Las Vegas, NV) taking home first place honors.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Dvir Ofer (Las Vegas, NV) $900
2. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $657
3. Robert Comiskey (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $605
4. Barry Cohen (Boca Raton, FL) $295

Tournaments: After the first two weekends of the month hosted Isle Poker Classic events, today is the first Sunday of recurring tournaments in December.  The day's action begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  During the break after Level 8, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

After more than a year in the 6:00pm (Sunday) slot, the "Turbo Bounty" gets replaced, by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500 GTD).  While not quite a "freeze out," this tournament focuses on the importance of decisions, as players will only be entitled two total entries (while most tournaments are unlimited).  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (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-3:00am, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500)

- 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

Saturday, December 15th: Friday's Succesful Tournament Slate Could Be Signs Of A Strong Poker Weekend

ICYMI: Friday's tournament slate kicked off with the first-ever installment of the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" (1 in 5 win $500).  The event was clearly a hit with the players, as registration for the event closed with (36) entries in the field.  The official prize pool of $1,800, meant that four players were going to "reach the money," and that the guarantee of $1,000 was crushed.  The event eventually ended in a deal, which was made on the money bubble.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Luis Pena-Rivera (Opa Locka, FL) $500
2. Eva Varkoni (Delray Beach, FL) $325
3. Raymond Millard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $325
4. Kenneth Green (St. Augustine, FL) $325
5. Ira Horowitz (Miami, FL) $325

The 6:00pm time slot hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The official prize pool grew to $4,993, and exceeded any expectations heading into the event.  Of the (69) total entries, nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with the event ending in a six-way deal.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Patricia Basilio (Boynton Beach, FL ) $886
2. Daniel Luckey (Naples, FL) $838
3. Angel Anglero (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $737
4. Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) $727
5. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $620
6. Joseph Sansevero (East Islip, NY) $585
7. Cathy Miller (Jupiter, FL) $225
8. Barry Teller (Tamarac, FL) $200
9. Brian Curtner (Weston, FL) $175

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament scheduled start off with the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  This tournament has run multiple times in the past, and been a player favorite, attracting nice sized fields each time (even without a posted guarantee).  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (25) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the "seniors" tournament (at 6:00pm), there is a $150 No Limit Hold'em event.  The evening tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+"

- 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

Friday, December 14th: Weekend Starts With A "New" "Survivor, And Lots Of Great Poker Action

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack."  The "intimate" field saw registration close with (9) entries, and an official prize pool of $873.  Only one spot was schedule to get paid, but players agreed to a three-way deal before the money was reached.  Brandon Shulman (Boynton Beach, FL) took home first place money in the chop ($377), with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Brandon Shulman (Boynton Beach, FL) $377
2. Reed Alenik (Roseville, CA) $268
3. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $228

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event, which like it's afternoon counterpart, ran without a posted guarantee.  Registration for the event would close with (28) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,156.  Four spots were scheduled to get paid in the tournament, and once the money bubble burst, a deal was agreed to.  Luis Guarda (Coral Springs, FL) took home first place money in the deal, with the event's official results posted below:

1. Luis Guarda (Coral Springs, FL) $638
2. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $560
3. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $540
4. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $418

Tournaments: With the recent popularity of the "survivor" format tournaments, a new installment has been added to the recurring schedule for December.  Friday's tournament action kicks off at 11:00am, with a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD), which will see every 1 in 10 entries earn a $500 pay spot.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This event should be very popular with players, considering the small investment...and large return.

The evening tournament (6:00pm) is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carries a $3,000 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to add-on, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

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 - $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 14,000 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes