Monday, April 15th: A New Week, Means Monday's Solid Recurring Schedule, And The Twilight Full House Promo

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action kicked off (at 11:00am) with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which had a $2,000 guarantee.  Registration for the event closed with (28) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included into the number, the prize pool officially closed at $2,020.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, but the tournament's action ended in a five-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $457
2. Paul Efron (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $431
3. Chein Chiu (Coconut Creek, FL) $419
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $415
5. Arthur Smith (Bayshore, NY) $298

The 6:00pm time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty," which carried a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be eclipsed, as the field closed with (13) entries, equating to an official prize pool of $1,675.  Two players were scheduled to reach the money in the event, but players agreed to a four-way deal short of that point, with the official results listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $598
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $412
3. Jeffrey Poole (Germany) $390
4. Richard Jones (Montreal, CA) $275

Tournaments: This week of recurring tournaments begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries at $2,500 guarantee. Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 16,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guarantee.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Prior to the player's first hand, they have the option to get an add-on for $10.     

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 an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

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

Sunday, April 14th: Wrapping Up Another Successful Week Of Poker, With Two "Staple" Tournaments On The Schedule

ICYMI: One of the headlining events of the month took place yesterday afternoon, as players had the 11:00am event circled on their calendars ($200 No Limit Hold'em $10,000 GTD).  The tournament had ten levels of open registration, and when that period closed, there would be a total of (59) entries in the field.  Of those entries, (8) players were scheduled to reach the money, with players eventually agreeing to a four-way deal.  Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) took home the first place prize ($2,563), with the official results of the tournament listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $2,563
2. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $2,087
3. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,792
4. John Desoto (Hialeah, FL) $1,498
5. Scott Errold (Las Vegas, NV) $700
6. Joseph Umphrey (Groves, TX) $550
7. Morris Heider (Boca Raton, FL) $450
8. Victor Dillon (Plantation, FL) $360

The evening tournament was the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasted a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be in the rear-view mirror early in registration, and the tournament closed with (34) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,298.  While four-spots were scheduled to get paid, the tournament ended in a five-way chop, with the details listed below:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $794
2. Jose Cabrera (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $777
3. Ian Sayfie (Coral Springs, FL) $667
4. Chien Chiu (Lighthouse Point, FL) $531
5. Erin Cooley (Lake Worth, FL) $529

Tournaments: The first of Sunday's two tournaments begins at 11:00am, and is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to take an add, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

The evening time slot (5:00pm) sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), which was a Sunday staple for a very long time.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.

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

- Optional single ($20) or double ($40) add-on at the end of registration

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 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 (15) minute

Saturday, April 13th: Big Day In The Poker Room, With $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD), And $500 High Hands!!!

ICYMI: What a difference a day makes...as both of Thursday's tournaments fell just short of the posted guarantee, but that wasn't the case for yesterday's events.  The 11:00am tournament, which was a $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," cruised past it's $1,000 guarantee.  The field would end up with (25) entries at registration's close, and an official prize pool of $1,250.  The payouts were scheduled to see two players walk away with $500 prizes, and one with $250.  Once the money bubble burst, the final three players altered the numbers, and agreed to a chop (with the results listed below):

1. Anthony Broderick (Parkland, FL) $450
2. Jeffrey Salemme (Pompano Beach, FL) $450
3. Glen Canelstein (Pompano Beach, FL) $350

The evening tournament (6:00pm) was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the tournament clock showed (46) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,390 (after optional add-ons were included).  The tournament ended in a six-way deal, with the details of the chop listed below:

1. Anthony Zambrowski (Chandler, AZ) $788
2. Howard Katz (Deerfield Beach, FL) $654
3. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $603
4. Melissa Mancini (Oakland Park, FL) $546
5. Peter Bostrom (Oakland Park, FL) $491
6. Bruno Goulart (Sarasota, FL) $308

Tournaments: When the April Tournament Schedule was released, players immediately circled this afternoon's event, which is a $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD).  Just a week into April, there would be a shift in structure, as the level length were increased (to make the tournament more player-friendly).  Players in today's event will sit down to starting stacks of 15,000 units, with levels that last (30) minutes (transitioning to 40 minutes at the final table), and registration that is open through Level 10.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).    
  

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 a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am - $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD)

- Players start with 15,000 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, transitioning to (40) minutes at the final table

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 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, April 12th: $500 High Hands (Every 20 Minutes) Headline The Beginning Of The Weekend

ICYMI: Thursday's recurring tournament schedule began (at 11:00am) with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The event saw registration close with (11) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but once action reached the money bubble, a three-way deal was agreed to.  Details of the chop are listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Buffalo, NY) $648
2. Michael Boykin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $452
3. Joseph Peladino (Boca Raton, FL) $400

The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" event, which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  There were a total of (19) entries in the field (once registration closed), equating to a $1,748 prize pool (bounties not included).  Action ended in a three-way deal (for the second time), with the official results listed below:

1. Charles Bury (Boca Raton, FL) $583
2. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $583
3. Christopher Lim (Winter Garden, FL) $582

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 is very popular with players, as it is a small investment...with a 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).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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, April 11th: Recapping Wednesday's Action, As We Get Closer To A Big Weekend Of Poker

ICYMI: Wednesday's recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD).  The event would fall a few entries short of the number needed, as registration closed with a total of (23) entries.  That meant that the $3,000 prize pool, would be spread across three $1,000 pay spots.  Action played down to the money bubble, with the four remaining players agreeing to a deal.  The breakdown of the numbers are listed below:

1. Yesniel Pulido (Davie, FL) $850
2. Lawrence Bonetti (Margate, FL) $850
3. Robert Gelin (Boynton Beach, FL) $700
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $600

The "Survivor" was followed by an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool. The event's registration closed with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500, which was scheduled to be paid across three spots.  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, the action ended in a chop, but six players were involved last night.  Details of the deal are listed below:

1. Luis Pena-Rivera (Homestead, FL) $435
2. Diane Linke (Boynton Beach, FL) $320
3. Ralph Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $260
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $250
5. Robert Kuznietz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $235

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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 "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) 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 15,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.  The "progressive bounty" aspect of the tournament, will see all bounties earned over the course of the evening, awarded to the player that scores an elimination.  For example, if Player A has collected four bounties, and is eliminated by Player B in Level 13, Player B will be awarded Player A's four bounties.

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 an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 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

Wednesday, April 10th: Early Bird Full House And $3,000 GTD Survivor, Headline Wednesday's Schedule

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with a $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, that had a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would close with (19) entries at registration's close, with two players scheduled to walk away with respective shares of the $2,500 prize pool.  Those payouts ended up being altered, as players agreed to a three-way deal (on the money bubble).  The details of the chop are listed below:

1. Adam Stone (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
2. Jong Cherryholmes (Waterbury, VT) $1,000
3. Gregg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $500

The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD) was in the 6:00pm time slot, and drew a sizable field.  Registration closed with (35) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $3,395, which was scheduled to be spread across five pay spots.  Action played down to an outright winner, with Brian Dunn besting Vicki Holmes during heads-up play, taking home $1,392 for the win.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,392
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $849
3. Adam Hamby (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $509
4. Frank Traino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $373
5. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $272

Tournaments: The recurring tournament schedule sees the return (at 11:00am) of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD)  The player-favorite event is structured with 16,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  For every one in ten entries in the tournament, a $1,000 pay spot will be awarded.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  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 (prior to Level 9), players have the option to add-on, with a single ($20) or double ($40) add-on.

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the 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, April 9th: Full House Promo Opens The Day's Action, With Omaha Hi/Lo And "Chip Buster" Headlining Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Monday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (23) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,500.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players agreed to a deal on the bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Alan Levin (Rochester, NY) $717
2. Stanley Sternberg (Highland Beach, FL) $643
3. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $618
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $522

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be eclipsed by the time registration closed, with (25) total entries in the field, equating to a prize pool of $1,855.  Three players were once again scheduled to reach the money, with action ended in a chop on the bubble (just like the afternoon event).  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Jan Sayfie (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $595
2. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $580
3. Greg Weiss (Delray Beach, FL) $476
4. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $204

Tournaments: Tuesday's schedule begins at 11:00am, with a little mixed-game action, and the $150 Limit Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  The mixed-game players show up strong each week, so you can count on a sizable prize pool for this tournament, well above the posted guarantee.

The 6:00pm event has quickly become a favorite of the recurring tournament players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows). 

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

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 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, April 8th: The Twilight Full House Promo Returns, With $3,000 Schedule To Be Awarded (Beginning At 6:00PM)

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament action started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's field would close with (26) entries, at the end of registration, which equated to a prize pool of $2,010.  The afternoon's play ended in a four-way deal, with the official results posted below:

1. Robert Kline (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $665
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $599
3. James Powers (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $525
4. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $221

There would be no chops in the evening (5:00pm) tournament, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) played down to an outright winner.  The field was made up of (18) entries, with an official prize pool of $1,550 (not including bounties).  Official results from the event are posted below:

1. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $775
2. Peter Bostrom (Oakland Park, FL) $465
3. John Kvocka (Boynton Beach, FL) $310

Tournaments: This week of recurring tournaments begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries at $2,500 guarantee. Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 16,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes, and registration that is open through Level 8.

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts an $80 No Limit Hold'em tournament, which has a $1,500 guarantee.  The event is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Prior to the player's first hand, they have the option to get an add-on for $10.     

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 an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em ($2,500 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

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

Sunday, April 7th: As The Weekend Winds Down, We See The Return Of The "Turbo Bounty" To The Sunday Evening Slot (5:00PM)

ICYMI: The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" ($1,500 GTD)  led off Saturday's schedule, with the action getting underway at 11:00am.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (16) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,552.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, with the tournament's action playing down to an outright winner.  Official results from the event are listed below:

1. Kevin Bastin (Government Camp, OR) $760
2. Joe Sclafani (Plantation, FL) $470
3. Beckey Peters (Salem, OR) $322

The "Seniors 50+" tournament was followed (at 6:00pm) by the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be surpassed early in registration, and the event ended up attracting a field of (34) entries.  A total of five spots were scheduled to reach the money, with a four-way deal agreed to, after the elimination of Eric Mutschler.

1. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $884
2. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $764
3. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $711
4. Marjorie Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $675
5. Eric Mutschler (Tarpon Springs, FL) $264

Tournaments: The first of Sunday's two tournaments begins at 11:00am, and is an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, with a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  At the end of registration, players have the option to take an add, choosing between a single ($20) or double ($40).

The evening time slot (5:00pm) sees the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 GTD), which was a Sunday staple for a very long time.  The tournament is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (15) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 10.

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

- Optional single ($20) or double ($40) add-on at the end of registration

5:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($2,000 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 (15) minute

Saturday, April 6th: Another Full Slate Of Tournaments, With The Return Of $500 High Hands Every (20) Minutes (6:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: Friday's tournament action began in the late afternoon, with the ever-popular $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($1,000 GTD).  As has been the case for so many of these Friday afternoon tournaments, the posted guarantee was surpassed early in the registration period.  The field would close with a total of (32) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,600,  meaning three spots were scheduled to talk away with $500 prizes (and one spot to get $100).  Those numbers were eventually altered, as players agreed to a four-way deal, once the money bubble burst:

1. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $400
2. Leonard Feldman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $400
3. David Schnegelberger (Boca Raton, FL) $400
4. David Becerra (Miami, FL) $400

The evening tournament ($80 No Limit Hold'em $3,000 GTD) saw a very strong showing, which ended up crushing the guarantee.  Registration would close with (66) total entries, and after the add-ons were included into the official number, the prize pool would close at $4,850.  Nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action eventually playing down to an outright winner.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Hatzikontos Pantelis (Boca Raton, FL) $1,698
2. Eric Mutschler (Tarpon Springs, FL) $970
3. Steve Zukowski (Coral Springs, FL) $594
4. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $424
5. Ernesto Azucena (Wellington, FL) $327
6. Herschel Williams (Lighthouse Point, FL) $255
7. Phillip Dunleavey (Delray Beach, FL) $218
8. Robert Schafer (Sunrise, FL) $194
9. Andrew Woronka (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $170

Tournaments: Saturday's recurring tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" event, which boasts a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament has a very player-friendly structure, with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and (25) minute levels.  Registration for the tournament is open through Level 8, and the ten minute break that follows. 

The 6:00pm event is open to players of all ages, and has quickly become a favorite of the players.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" has a $2,500 guaranteed prize pool, which is sure to be surpassed, by the time registration closes.  The tournament is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows). 

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 a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Seniors 50+" ($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 (25) minutes

6:00pm - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,500 GTD)

- Players start with 50,000 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, April 5th: Weekend Begins With Headlining Promotion, As $500 High Hands Are Awarded Every (20) Minutes (6:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: Thursday's return to the recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The tournament's field would see registration close with (11) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to reach the money, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Jack Sedaka (Coconut Creek, FL) $375
2. Francois Gagne (Hillsboro Beach, FL) $375
3. George Tardugno (Weston, FL) $375
4. Dan Besbra (Miami, FL) $375

The evening tournament was a $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty," which boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event attracted another "intimate" field, as registration closed with (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,700 (bounties not included).  Just like the afternoon tournament before it, two spots were scheduled to get paid, with the action ending in a four-way chop:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $740
2. Jeffrey Oldakowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $527
3. Joseph Ricco (Boynton Beach, FL) $217
4. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $216

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 is very popular with players, as it is a small investment...with a 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).

There is a "special" promotion that starts this evening, that will also run every Friday and Saturday in April (from 6:00pm-10:00pm).  During the listed four-hour time period, high hands will be worth $500, and will be awarded every (20) minutes.  In order for the qualifying high hand to be awarded the $500 prize, the hand must be made using both hole cards.  Qualifying high hands that are made with one-card, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

ICYMI: April 13th Hosts An Afternoon $200 No Limit Hold'em ($10,000 GTD)

Thursday, April 4th: Norman Boothe Wins Final Battles At The Beach Trophy, As Recurring Schedule Returns...Along With "New" Twilight Promotion

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule was headlined by Day 2 Of Event #8 ($360 No Limit Hold'em $50,000 GTD), which was the final event of the series.  A total of (17) players returned (from $116 entries), all looking to reach the money, as four players would walk away empty handed.  The Event #8 would continue through the money bubble, and play down to an outright winner, as Norman Boothe bested Brian Dunn to win the title.  Official Event #8 results are listed below:

1. Norman Boothe (Oakland Park, FL) $13,004
2. Brian Dunn (Plantation, FL) $11,616
3. Sebastian Kos (Czech Republic) $5,750
4. Mark Wiser (Boca Raton, FL) $3,750
5. Rodney Moret-Rojas (Boca Raton, FL) $2,925
6. Charles Odenz (Margate, FL) $2,340
7. Leon Toledo (Hallandale Beach, FL) $1,990
8. Casey Campbell (Coral Springs, FL) $1,725
9. Stafanie Deluca (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,525
10. Jorge Gomez (Miami, FL) $1,375
11. Zachary Mullennix (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,375
12. Robert Christensen (Cooper City, FL) $1,375
13. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $1,250

There were also two recurring tournaments on yesterday's schedule, beginning with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD) at 11:00am.  The tournament's field would close with (24) entries at registration's end, which equated to an official prize pool of $3,000.  Three spots were scheduled to be awarded $1,000, but players ended up agreeing to a six-way deal.  Official results from the "Survivor" are listed below:

1. Arlene Vazquez (Parkland, FL) $680
2. Robert Mantin (Boca Raton, FL) $566
3. Zaki Lichee (Pompano Beach, FL) $550
4. Stanley Grandon (Boca Raton, FL) $461
5. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $385
6. Richard Stein (Vero Beach, FL) $358

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which carried a $1,500 guarantee.  The official prize pool for the tournament would cruise past the posted number, eventually closing at $2,245.  Of the (31) entries in the event, four would be scheduled to reach the money, with the action playing down to an outright winner.  Official results from the evening's event are listed below:

1. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $1,010
2. Joseph Kerns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $606
3. Paul Price (Weston, FL) $382
4. Sabas Ferrer (Pembroke Pines, FL) $247

Tournaments: Thursday's tournament schedule sees the return of a "staple," along with the introduction of a new event.  The day's action begins at 11:00an, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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 "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) 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 15,000 unit starting stacks).  Registration is also open through Level 8, not the ten levels that the turbo allows.  The "progressive bounty" aspect of the tournament, will see all bounties earned over the course of the evening, awarded to the player that scores an elimination.  For example, is Player A has collected four bounties, and is eliminated by Player B in Level 13, Player B will be awarded Player A's four bounties.

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 an addition to the day's promotions, with the "Twilight Full House" promo beginning at 6:00pm.  The promotion sees (30) total prize awarded, with the breakdown as such: the first (15) full houses (that are tens full or better) will be awarded $50, while the first (15) quads or better will be awarded $150.  In order for hands to qualify for the promotional prize, they must be made using both hole cards (in Omaha, players must flop the qualifying high hand to be eligible).

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

11:00am - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 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 - $150 No Limit Hold'em "Progressive Bounty" ($2,000 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