Saturday, January 12th: Saturday's Action Headlined By $1,000 Bonus High Hands (6:00pm-12:00am)

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule started with the $75 No Limit Hold'em Survivor ($1,000 GTD), which has become one of the more popular weekly recurring tournaments.  One in every ten entries is scheduled to walk away with $500, and after the event attracted a total of (39) entries, four players were on their way to a payout (with three earning $500, and one collecting $490).  The posted payouts were eventually altered, as players agreed to a six-way deal, with the official results from the event posted below:

1. Mike Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $500
2. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $350
3. Arnold Cohen (West Palm Beach, FL) $350
4. Vincent Cairo (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $350
5. Glen Boutiler (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $200
6. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $200

The Friday evening time slot was filled by the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), which ended up crushing the number.  After eight levels of open registration, and optional add-ons included, the official prize pool would close at $5,350.  Ten players were scheduled to earn money in the tournament, and after a handful of in-the-money eliminations, the event would end in a five-way deal.  Richard Scola (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) took home first place money in the chop ($1,002), with full results from the tournament listed below:

1. Richard Scola (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,002
2. Gilberto Sanchez (Bartow, FL) $900
3. Joseph Ricco (Boynton Beach, FL) $796
4. Daniel Restrepo (Boca Raton, FL) $796
5. Chantal Lecours (Ottawa, Canada) $796
6. Milton Thomas (Tamarac, FL) $268
7. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $235
8. Donald Newton (Wilton Manors, FL) $214
9. Thomas Labombarda (Tamarac, FL) $182
10. Fergus Hardy (Endland) $161

Tournaments: Saturday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event.  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.  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).

There is also a "Bonus High Hand" period today (from 6:00pm-12:00am), offering players the opportunity to win up to $1,000 every half-hour.  In addition to the "standard" high hand period listed above, if the winning high hand for the half-hour is quads or better (using both hole cards), the prize will be $1,000.  Any other qualifying high hand will revert to the "standard" high hand rules.

From 12:00am-9:00am, 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, January 11th: Weekend Action Begins With Solid Tournament Slate, And $500 High Hands (Every 20 Minutes)

ICYMI: Yesterday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack."  Running without a posted guarantee, the event would attract a total of (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,164.  Two spots were scheduled to get paid, but when action was on the money bubble, a three-way deal (even) was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Richard Ficarelli (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $388
2. Nicholas Visconti (Boca Raton, FL) $388
3. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $388

The evening tournament was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Bounty" event, awarding $25 for each player elimination.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,512.  The payouts were scheduled to be across three pay spots, but once again, players agreed to a deal on the money bubble.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Bart Lino (Coral Springs, FL) $514
2. Vlad Altmark (Vernon Hills, IL) $413
3. Renee Hunt (Lebanon, TN) $368
4. Joann Nicolette (Cooper City, FL) $217

Tournaments: 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-6:00pm, 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).

At 6:00pm, the promotion transitions over the one of the two "special" January promotion, which gives players the opportunity to win $500 (every 20 minutes).  During the period from 6:00pm-12:00am, high hands will be awarded every (20) minutes.  Winning high hands that are made using both hole cards, will be awarded the promotional $500 prize.  Winning high hands that are made using one card, will be awarded $250.  "General rules" (which are listed in the poker room) apply to the rest of this promotion.

From 12:00am-9:00am, 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

- 1 in 10 entries win $500

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, January 10th: Prepping For Another Big Weekend Of Poker Action At The Isle

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate kicked off (at 11:00am) with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  This event has only been gaining popularity since it arrived on the recurring schedule, with yesterday attracted a field of (39) entries.  That meant that the $3,900 prize pool would be scheduled to be spread across four payspots (3 $1,000 winners, and one $900 winner). While that was the case, a deal was made before the money was reached, with five players walking away happy.  Only Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) walked away with a scheduled $1,000 payout, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $1,000
2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $775
3. Alan Dobrow (Melville, NY) $755
4. Phillip Proffer (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $675
5. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $675

The evening tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field ended up closing with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,515.  The three scheduled payouts were awarded without any alteration, as the tournament played down to an outright winner.  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Marcello Nucci (Chevy Chase, MD) $757
2. John Nucci (Chevy Chase, MD) $455
3. Roberto Desosogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) 

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." 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"

- 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, January 9th: Today's Action Headlined By Full House Promo, And Afternoon "Survivor" (1 In 10 Win $1,000)

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament action was focused on the non-no limit hold'em variants, beginning at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD).  The posted guarantee would be eclipsed halfway through registration, as the field eventually closed with (24) entries (and an official prize pool of $2,688).  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after the money bubble burst, players agreed to an even chop (each earning $896).  Official results of the afternoon event are listed below:

1. James Dunning (Sparks, NV) $896
2. Mark Belzer (Delray Beach, FL) $896
3. Timothy Patrus (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $896

The evening time slot hosted a $100 H.O.R.S.E. event, which made it's way back to the recurring schedule, after a short hiatus.  The tournament wasn't quite a successful as the first running, as the field close with (10) entries, and a $750 prize pool.  George Fountoulakis (Stuart, FL) won the "de facto" sit-an-go, taking home $487 for his efforts.  The official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. George Fountoulakis (Stuart, FL) $487
2. Richard Shtrax (Coral Springs, FL) $263

Tournaments: The day's action begins at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8. Every 1 in 10 entries will earn $1,000, which has been a very popular format with the players, as we've seen extra cash prizes the last few survivors run.

The "Survivor" is followed at 6:00pm, by an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) tournament. The event 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, and can decide between a single ($20) or a double ($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 ($1,500 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

Tuesday, January 8th: Recapping Monday's Action...Tuesday Headlined By Full House Promo, And Mixed-Game Tournaments

ICYMI: Monday's tournament scheduled kicked off at 11:00am, with the return of the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The event's field would officially close with (26) entries, and a prize pool of $5,000.  The payouts were scheduled to be spread across four spots, but players ended up agreeing to a deal prior to reaching the money bubble.  It was an "even" deal, with the exception of the top two spots (which earned just a dollar more than everyone else).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Stanton Drazen (Boynton Beach, FL) $834
2. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $834
3. Christopher Knight (Weston, FL) $833
4. Andrew McDonald (Islamorada, FL) $833
5. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $833
6. Mark Wiser (Land O' Lakes, FL) $833

Last night's evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field closed with a total of (33) entries.  Once the optional add-ons were collected, the official prize pool would close at $2,465, which was scheduled to be paid out across five spots.  There would be no deal-making, as the tournament played down to an outright winner, with Robert Desogos besting John Nucci to win the event.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Robert Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,011
2. John Nucci (Annapolis, MD) $616
3. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $370
4. Ed Shea (Albany, NY) $271
5. Fredric Berkowitz (Boca Raton, FL) $197

Tournaments: Outside of last week, Tuesday's in January are all about the "mixed games," with non-no limit hold'em tournaments in both afternoon and evening time slots.  The day starts at 11:00am, with the $150 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which has a $2,500 guarantee.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Following the Omaha 8B event (at 6:00pm), we have the return of the $100 H.O.R.S.E. tournament.  The structure sees players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  This tournament ran last month, and attracted a very nice showing, which is also expected this evening.

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 ($2,500 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

11:00am - $100 H.O.R.S.E.

- 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

Monday, January 7th: Rodney Moret-Rojas Top Nine-Way Chop Of The "Kickstart," As We Return To Recurring Schedule

ICYMI: While Sunday was highlighted by Day 2 of the "Isle New Year Kickstart," there were two recurring events on the schedule as well.  The day started at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (15) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,000.  The tournament was scheduled to pay two spots, but players agreed to a four-way deal prior to the money being reached.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. German Zaga (Tamarac, FL) $500
2. Alex Perez (Miami, FL) $500
3. Andrea Lloha Naples, FL) $500
4. Coskun Yalcin (Naples, FL) $500

At 12:00pm, (127) players returned for Day 2 of the $200 No Limit Hold'em "Isle New Year Kickstart" ($100,000 GTD).  The money was reached just over an hour into the day, and from there, we saw the field shrink at a rapid pace.  The final table was reached just before 7:30, which would end up being the end of the tournament, as players agreed to a nine-way deal.  Official results from the tournament will be posted (in full) later this afternoon, but details of the deal are listed below:

1. Rodney Moret-Rojas (Boca Raton, FL) $18,764
2. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $13,863
3. Michael Pawelek (Coconut Creek, FL) $12,041
4. Dennis Brinn (West Palm Beach, FL) $12,000
5. Pedro Palacio (Delray Beach, FL) $11,426
6. Al Gomez (Miami Beach, FL) $10,500
7. Allan Bieler (Sunrise, FL) $10,471
8. Enrique Perez (Miami, FL) $10,357
9. David Albertson (Margate, FL) $7,406

At 6:00pm, the final tournament of the day got underway, which was a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Single Re-Entry" ($1,500 GTD).  The field would official close with (27) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,619.  Four spots were scheduled to get paid, with the tournament finishing in a heads-up chop.  Results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Richard Paradis (Coconut Creek, FL) $943
2. Torrin Brauch (Ft. Myers, FL) $943
3. Antoine Sankari (Quebec, Canada) $445
4. Patricia Conrad (Wellington, FL) $288

Tournaments: Monday returns to the recurring tournament schedule, with the 11:00am time slot seeing the return of the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.

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 (20) 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

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): Players Agree To Nine-Way Deal, Rodney Moret-Rojas Takes Home First Place Money

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/100,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 9

Once players returned from break, the idea of looking at the ICM numbers was brought up.  After hearing the numbers, and some negotiations...a deal was agreed to.  Rodney Moret-Rojas was declared the tournament's winner, taking home $18,764.  The official details of the deal are listed below:

1. Rodney Moret-Rojas (Troy, MI) $18,764
2. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $13,863
3. Michael Pawelek (Buffalo, NY) $12,041
4. Dennis Brinn (Lake Worth) $12,000
5. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $11,426
6. Al Gomez (Miami, FL) $10,500
7. Allan Bieler (Florida) $10,471
8. Enrique Perez (Miami, FL) $10,357
9. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $7,406

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): Final Table Set, Seating Assignments (With Chip Counts To Follow)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 29 (Blinds 50,000/100,000/100,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 9

Devin Weinberg (11th place) and Louis Raton (10th place) were both eliminated moments ago (at separate tables), with the clock then pausing to redraw for the final table.  Listed below are the new seating assignments, with updated chip counts to be posted during the next break (in five minutes):

1. Allan Bieler - 1,500,000 (15bb)
2. Robert Transue - 3,500,000 (35bb)
3. Pedro Palacio - 2,400,000 (24bb)
4. Michael Pawelek - 2,700,000 (27bb)
5. Al Gomez - 2,000,000 (20bb)
6. Rodney Moret-Rojas - 5,900,000 (59bb)
7. Dennis Brinn - 2,600,000 (26bb)
8. Rick Perez - 1,800,000 (18bb)
9. David Albertson - 1,100,000 (11bb)

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 10th-12th Places ($2,635)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 9

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $2,635:

10. Louis Raton (Miami, FL) 

11. Devin Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) 

12. Ken Arnaez (Boca Raton, FL) 

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 13th-15th Places ($2,090)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 12

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $2,090:

13. Steve Zukowski (Pompano Beach, FL) 

14. Ed Lark (Las Vegas, NV) 

15. Joseph Farinella (Chicago, IL)

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 16th-18th Places ($1,730)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 28 (Blinds 40,000/80,000/80,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 15

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $1,730:

16. Raymond Winters (Jupiter, FL) 

17. Javier Sarache (Wellington, FL)

18. Michael Weinberg (Delray Beach, FL) 

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): First Of Two Redraws, New Seating Assignments

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/50,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 18

After the elimination of Gregg Weiss, the tournament clock was paused, as players were given new seating assignments (redraw at eighteen).  Listed below, are the new table lineups for the remaining players in the field:

Table 1

1. Ken Arnaez
2. Dennis Brinn
3. Raymond Winters
4. Michael Pawelek
5. Rodney Moret-Rojas
6. David Albertson
7. Allan Bieler
8. Javier Sarache
9. Louis Raton

Table 2

1. Pedro Palacio
2. Michael Weinberg
3. Steve Zukowski
4. Al Gomez
5. Devin Weinberg
6. Rick Perez
7. Joe Farinalla
8. Robert Transue
9. Ed Lark

In an interesting side note, you'll see two players at Table 2 with the last name Weinberg.  That would be the father (Michael) and son (Weinberg) combo that have managed to make it this far.  We've seen father/son combos cash in recurring events, but if the two were to make the final table, it would be the first time in an Isle Poker major event.

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 19th-21st Places ($1,420)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/50,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 18

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $1,420:

19. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) 

20. Julio Fernandez (Miami, FL) 

21. Shamica Lamar (Wellington, FL) 

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 22nd-24th Places ($1,205)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/50,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 20

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $1,205:

22. Irwin Block (Deerfield Beach, FL) 

23. Tom Gity (Pompano Beach, FL) 

24. Andre Bryan (Pembroke Pines, FL) 

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): 25th-27th Places ($1,005)

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 26 (Blinds 25,000/50,000/50,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 20

The following players have been eliminated from the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($100,000 GTD) "Isle New Year Kickstart," and have cashed for $1,005:

25. Trevor Samuels (Miami, FL) 

26. Kevin McGillicuddy (Tamarac, FL)

27. Dmitry Agrachov (Delray Beach, FL) 

$200 NLH "Isle New Year Kickstart" (Day 2): Andre Bryan And Michael Pawelek Shoot To The Top

"Isle New Year Kickstart"
$200 No Limit Hold'em
$100,000 GTD

Level 25 (Blinds 20,000/40,000/40,000)

Total Entries: 1,126

Players Remaining: 27

Michael Pawelek (Buffalo, NY) became the overall chip leader, after his elimination of Anderson Patino.

We have two new "millionaires" in the field, as Andre Bryan and Michael Pawelek win massive pots late in Level 24.  Bryan went all-in for just over 530,000 on a 2♠ 4♥ 6♦ flop, with Gavin Gowie (who had him covered) going deep into the tank.  Gowie eventually found a call, which didn't excite Bryan, as he tapped the table and showed 3♥ 3♦.  Gavin held 7♠ 7♣, which was only in the lead for a moment, as Andre turned a 5♦ to make a straight.  Gowie then missed his outs on the river, meaning Bryan would chip up to 1,100,000.

Just a few hands later, Michael Pawelek was all-in pre-flop with K♥ K♠, agains the J♣ J♠ of Anderson Patino (who was at risk).  The two were playing for a pot worth over 1,700,000, which Pawelek won, after getting a clean runout.

Michael Pawelek - 1,750,000

Andre Bryan - 1,100,000