Thursday, June 20th: "Early Bird Full House" Gets Things Started, While The Recurring Tournament "Success Train" Rolls On

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament schedule kicked off with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which boasted a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That number is exactly where the prize pool would close, as registration closed with (30) total entries.  Three spots were scheduled to earn $1,000 payouts (as per the tournament's structure), but players ended up agreeing to a six-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Dag Joakim (Pompano Beach, FL) $652
2. Norman Boothe (Oakland Park, FL) $556
3. Joseph Durso (Hollywood, FL) $551
4. Teddy Mendesse (Boynton Beach, FL) $487
5. Sara Azmi (Aventura, FL) $451
6. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $303

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) event, which continued the trend of strong recurring tournament showings.  Registration or the tournament would close with (44) entries, and after the optional add-ons were tallied, the prize pool closed at $3,180 (more than doubling the guarantee).  Six spots were scheduled to earn a share of the prize pool, and after one in-the-money elimination, a five-way deal was agreed to, with official results listed below:

1. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $735
2. Aaron Martin (Pompano Beach, FL) $601
3. Erin Coley (Lake Worth, FL) $585
4. Patricia Conrad (Delray Beach, FL) $567
5. Alfred Zucaro (Boca Raton, FL) $501
6. Milton Thomas (Tamarac, FL) $191

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 "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Throughout the tournament, each player elimination is worth $25 (hence the green chip bounty).

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

It should be noted, that as of yesterday (June 18th), the "Big Stack Bonus" and "Back To Back Bonus" have been discontinued.

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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip 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, June 19th: The Strong Recurring Tournament Numbers Continue, And Don't Look To Be Slowing Down Anytime Soon

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule started with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The guaranteed number would end up being surpassed prior to registration's close (and the optional add-ons), with the official number reaching $2,075 (29 total entries).  Four places were scheduled to get paid, but players agreed to a deal when six-handed play was reached, with the official results listed below:

1. Andre Allon (Boca Raton, FL) $681
2. Lawrence Israel (Northbrook, IL) $431
3. Sean Daniels (Coral Springs, FL) $418
4. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $223
5. Rolland Garcia (Miramar, FL) $216
6. Michael Spadafore (Boynton Beach, FL) $106

The strong tournament numbers continued in the evening, as the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), saw it's field reach (28) total entires.  The $2,716 prize pool was to be paid out across four spots, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a heads-up deal was agreed to.  Anthony Talavera took home first place money, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Anthony Talavera (Sunrise, FL) $1,027
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $928
3. Rocco Polero (West Palm Beach, FL) $462
4. Oscar Guerra Matos (Pompano Beach, FL) $299

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 Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that as of yesterday (June 18th), the "Big Stack Bonus" and "Back To Back Bonus" have been discontinued.

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

ICYMI: Updated June Promotional Calendar

Tuesday, June 18th: Recurring Tournament Schedule Gaining Steam, With Monday's Events Crush Guarantees

ICYMI: On the opening Monday of the month, players were surprised to see the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event moved, from it's normal Tuesday afternoon time slot.  After a week off (because of the "Bankroll Builder's" Day 2), the tournament returned to the Monday time slot, and saw some nice success.  Registration for the event closed with (28) total entries, and an official prize pool of $2,716.  Four spots were scheduled to reach the money, and once the bubble burst, a deal was agreed to.  Scott Hecker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) had the lion's share of the chips, at the time of the chop, and was awarded an amount that was just $6 less than first place.  Official numbers from the tournament are listed below:

1. Scott Hecker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,216
2. Gerald Hertz (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
3. Lazaro Rodriguez (Miami, FL) $500
4. Jason Tarlowe (Coral Springs, FL) $500

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  That number ended up gettin crushed, as the tournament's field closed with (33) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,465.  Five players were scheduled to reach the money, and after two in-the-money eliminations, a three-way deal was agreed to (with details listed below):

1. Matthew Porter (Parkland, FL) $666
2. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $666
3. Eugene Alkes (Delray Beach, FL) $665
4. Erik Aiple (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $271
5. George Fountoulakis (Stuart, FL) $197

Tournaments: The afternoon time slot (11:00am) 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.

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 Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

11:00am - $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

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, June 17th: Omaha Tournament Makes It's Second Appearance In Monday's Afternoon Time Slot, "Twilight Full House" Headlines Promos

ICYMI: The official results from yesterday's pair of recurring tournaments have yet to been submitted, so followers will have to wait just a little bit longer for them to be posted.  Those interested in seeing those results, should continue to check back throughout the morning/afternoon.

Tournaments: Monday's tournament schedule starts with a little twist, as the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event finds itself in the afternoon time slot (after running Tuesday afternoon for more than a year).  The buy-in has decreased, while the guarantee increases, making it a great little formula for the players.  The structure sees a small change as well, as the starting stacks shift to 12,000 units, with levels that last (20) minutes in length. 

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 are also two "new" promotional additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 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

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, June 16th: Happy Father's Day, From Everyone At The Isle Casino Pompano Poker Room

ICYMI: The $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor" ($3,000 GTD) got things started yesterday afternoon, with players looking to get their hands on a $1,000 payout.  The tournament's field ended up closing with (25) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,000...meaning that three players were scheduled to walk away with that four-figure prize.  Players eventually agreed to a four-way deal, on the money bubble, with the official results listed below:

1. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $889
2. Norman Boothe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $858
3. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $689
4. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $564

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The posted number would be easily surpassed, as the field grew to (28) entries, with many of those adding-on at the registration's break.  The official prize pool closed at $1,880, with results from the tournament listed below:

1. Bill Massey (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $785
2. Joseph Kearns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $470
3. Sharon Pickard (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $418
4. Mohamad Kamalzadeh (Boynton Beach, FL) $207

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, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-2:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

There are also two "new" promotional additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

Tournaments: Sunday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carries 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.

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, June 15th: Day Starts With Turbo High Hands ($250 Every 15 Minutes), And A Twist In The Recurring Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which guaranteed two players to walk away with $500 payouts ($1,000 GTD).  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (20) entires, and an official prize pool of $1,000.  The action paused well before the money bubble, as players agreed to a five-way deal that ended the event (with the details listed below):

1. Marc Freund (Plantation, FL) $400
2. Michael Davis (Rincon, GA) $150
3. Eugene Mirabello (Deerfield Beach, FL) $150
4. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $150
5. Glen Canelstein (Coconut Creek, FL) $150

Following the "Survivor," was the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), which has been a Friday night staple for a while now.  The field grew to (45) entries by the time registration closed, with the prize pool closing at $3,275.  Six players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to heads-up, at which point a chop was agreed to.  Official results from the tournament are listed below: 

1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,129
2. Vincent Green (Boynton Beach, FL) $900
3. Markus Petteway (Jacksonville, FL) $459
4. Fabrice Mace (Boca Raton, FL) $328
5. Brian Dunn (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $262
6. Richard Scola (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $197

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: The high hands will run from 2:00pm-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, the high hand will be awarded $100 every (60) minutes.

It should be noted, that from 9:00am-2:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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

Friday, June 14th: The Weekend Buzz Returns To The Poker Room, As The Chips Start Flying

ICYMI: Thursday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The tournament's player-friendly structure ended up attracting a total of (12) entries, and an official prize pool of $1,500.  Two spots were scheduled to walk away with healthy payouts, but players ended up agreeing to a four-way deal (with the details listed below):

1. Sean Lyew-Daniels (Coral Springs, FL) $452
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $379
3. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $357
4. Bernie Boudle (Davie, FL) $312

The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" event, which carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The field was comprised of (20) entires, with three players scheduled to reach the money.  No deal-making occurred last night, as action played down to an outright winner, with Gil Sultan besting David Coughlin during heads-up play.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Gil Sultan (Israel) $750
2. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $450
3. Paul Humphrey (Ocala, FL) $300

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 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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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, June 13th: Early Bird Full House Opens The Doors Once Again, While "Staple" Recurring Events Return

ICYMI: Wednesday's tournament slate kicked off at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which boasts a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament's registration closed with (23) entries in the field, meaning three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 payouts.  Once action reached the money bubble (four players), discussion about a deal started, and were eventually agreed to (with the official results listed below):

1. Harry Silver (Boca Raton, FL) $863
2. Leandro Carvalho (Miami, FL) $808
3. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $808
4. Joseph Mancuso (Deerfield Beach, FL) $521

At 6:00pm, players began arriving for the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD), which had a pretty nice showing.  Registration closed with (24) entries, and after the optional add-ons were collected, the official prize pool closed at $1,840.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, but just like the afternoon tournament, players agreed to a chop on the money bubble (with details listed below):

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $629
2. Richard Scola (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $503
3. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $417
4. Gil Sultan (Israel) $291

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 "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 15,000 units, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.  Throughout the tournament, each player elimination is worth $25 (hence the green chip bounty).

Promotions: Outside of the "standard" high hands, the poker opens with the Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

It should be noted, that from 6:00pm-10:00pm, there will be $250 high hands awarded every (15) minutes.  The winning high hands that are made using two cards will be awarded the full $250 prize, while those using one card will be awarded $125.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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 - $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip 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, June 12th: Early Bird Full House Promo Begins The Day, As $1,000 "Survivor" Headlines Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: With the "Bankroll Builder" in the rear-view mirror, the recurring tournament schedule returned yesterday, beginning with an $80 No Limit Hold'em ($1,500 GTD) event (at 11:00am).  Registration for the tournament would close with (18) entries, and after the option front-end add-ons were included, the prize pool officially closed at $1,500.  Three players were scheduled to get paid, and after Lee Schneider was eliminated in third place, a heads-up deal was agreed to (with details of the deal listed below):

1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $637
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $563
3. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $300

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($2,000 GTD), which has become a very popular event with players.  The field ended up closing with (19) entries, and an official prize pool that landed directly on the posted number.  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and just like the afternoon tournament before it, a heads-up deal was agreed to (after one in-the-money elimination):

1. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $846
2. Joakim Dag (Pompano Beach, FL) $754
3. Fbio Jose Perales (Sunrise, FL) $400

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 Early Bird Full House Promotion.  The proceedings begin once the doors of the poker room open, with the first (25) full houses made, earning a $50 prize.  Each jackpot eligible cash game is included in the promotion, with two rules to keep in mind, when thinking about winning the $50.  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.

There are also two "new" promotions additions to speak of.  There is a "Big Stack Bonus," whereas any player to has a winning high hand (and has the largest stack at the table (at the time the high hand is made), they will earn double their winnings (up to $800)!!!  This promotional is only eligible is NO LIMIT HOLD'EM.

Also, in all eligible jackpot games, if you win back-to-back high hands, you will double your winnings (up to $800).

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

$130 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder" ($30,000 GTD): Official Results, Velazquez Tops Seven-Way Chop

$130 No Limit Hold'em "Bankroll Builder"
$30,000 GTD
Total Entries: 451
Total Prize Pool: $36,080

Official Results:

Place	Name			Hometown		Winnings
1	Jairo Velasquez			Boca Raton, FL		$4,139
2	Dave Recke			Ft Lauderdale, FL		$3,874
3	Matthew Marmie			Margate, FL		$3,451
4	Shravan Kulshrestha			Maimi, FL		$3,341
5	Raymond Millard			Davie, FL		$3,300
6	Particia Conrad			Delray Beach, FL		$2,565
7	Jonathan Shapiro			Sunrise, FL		$2,475
8	Edgar Ostos			North Lauderdale, FL		$985
9	Gregorio Correa			Pembroke Pines, FL		$770
10	John Magnetta			Boynton Beach, FL		$650
11	Fabio Santos			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$650
12	Brian Dunn			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$650
13	Robert Leff			Opa-Locka, FL		$555
14	Luis Guarda			Coral Springs, FL		$555
15	Kimberly Jones			Pompano Beach, FL		$555
16	Michael Merisier			North Lauderdale, FL		$460
17	Lee Schneider			Pompano Beach, FL		$460
18	Richard Maiorino			Delray Beach, FL		$460
19	Danny Blackburn			Deerfield Beach, FL		$380
20	Gregg Weiss			Delray Beach, FL		$380
21	Jacque Doucette			Lake Worth, FL		$380
22	Paul Smerdon			Pompano Beach, FL		$310
23	Justin Levy			Boca Raton, FL		$310
24	David Coughlin			Lighthouse Point, FL		$310
25	Sandy Sanchez			Parkland, FL		$265
26	Kenny Despuzeau			Sunrise, FL		$265
27	Ian Cohen			Fort Lauderdale, FL		$265
28	Daniel Genachte			Deerfield Beach, FL		$225
29	Craig Witz			Hollywood, FL		$225
30	Brock Sypek			West Palm Beach, FL		$225
31	Lawrence Schmitt			Tamarac, FL		$225
32	Brent Ferguson			Boynton Beach, FL		$225
33	Lee Harrison			Parkland, FL		$225
34	Harry Silver			Boca Raton, FL		$225
35	DNR			DNR		$225
36	Robert Zuckerman			Boca Raton, FL		$225
37	Earl Carroll			Lantana, FL		$185
38	Jairo Castillo			Pompano Beach, FL		$185
39	Roberto Alvarado			Pompano Beach, FL		$185
40	Markus Petteway			Pompano Beach, FL		$185
41	Luke Doolittle			Delray Beach, FL		$185
42	George Lukawski			Parkland, FL		$185
43	James McCaffrey			Sunrise, FL		$185