Tuesday, June 25th: It's A Day Full Of Promotions, Headlined By The "Early Bird Full House," And Evening "Turbo High Hands"

ICYMI: Monday's recurring tournament scheduled started with the $130 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,500 GTD) event, for only the third time in recent history.  A total of (25) entries would be needed to reach the posted guarantee, and that was exactly the amount that the field ended up closing with.  Of that number, four players were scheduled to reach the money, but played was halted with seven players remaining (as discussions of a deal began).  A chop was eventually agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Brian Levine (Pompano Beach, FL) $667
2. Cesar Garcia (Miramar, FL) $476
3. Roberto Herrera (Coral Springs, FL) $436
4. Stanley Oremland (Parkland, FL) $279
5. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $253
6. Alan Beyda (Coral Springs, FL) $204
7. Michael Guardino (Coconut Creek, FL) $185

The evening time slot hosted a $90 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  Registration for the tournament closed with (20) entries, and after including the "front-end" add-ons into the number, the prize pool reached $1,500.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, and after the elimination of Oscar Matos (Pompano Beach, FL) in third place, a heads-up deal was agreed to (official results listed below):

1. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $614
2. James Newcomb (Parkland, FL) $586
3. Oscar Matos (Pompano Beach, FL) $300

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.

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will award (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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.

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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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 24th: In Addition To A Successful Recurring Tournament Run, "Satellite Week" For The FSPC Is Upon Us

ICYMI: Sunday's tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, that carried a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  Last week's trend was recurring tournament success, and things continued with the afternoon event, as the prize pool reached $2,140 (after a field of 32 total entries).  From that total, four players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to the point things were three-handed.  A chop was then agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Jesse Koven (Deerfield Beach, FL) $710
2. Jan Sayfe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $645
3. David Felger (Lantana, FL) $550
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $235

The evening time slot hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Turbo Bounty" ($1,500 GTD), which has had a home on Sunday for a while now.  After ten full levels of open registration, the field closed with (18) total entries, an a prize pool of $1,550 (not including bounties).  Three spots were scheduled to get paid, and after one in-the-money elimination, a heads-up deal was agreed to (with results listed below):

1. David Konopoelski (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $700
2. Robert Peoples (Boca Raton, FL) $540
3. Tony Casas (Miami, FL) $310

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. 

At 3:00pm (and at that time all week), there will be an $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite, which will awarded (3) guaranteed seats into a $340 NLH Florida State Poker Championship Main Event Mega-Satellite.

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 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

3:00pm: $80 No Limit Hold'em Satellite Into $340 NLH FSPC Main Event Mega-Satellite (3 Seats GTD)

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 23rd: Now Only A Week Away From The Florida State Poker Championships, The Preparation Begins (With Daily Satellites Introduced)

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament schedule kicked off at 11:00am, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which had a $3,000 guarantee.  After eight levels of open registration, the field would close with (24) total entries, and an official prize pool of $3,000.  Three players were scheduled to walk away with $1,000 payouts, but when action reached the money bubble, a four-way deal was agreed to:

1. Daniel Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $911
2. Lou Ruyou (Boca Raton, FL) $812
3. Juan Madrid (Margate, FL) $798
4. Lee Schneider (Pompano Beach, FL) $479

The evening tournament was an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a $1,500 guaranteed prize pool.  The field would eventually close with (38) entries, which almost doubled the posted number, as the prize pool closed at $2,790.  Unlike many of the recurring tournament, there would be no chop last night, as action played down to an outright winner.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. William Yu (Miami, FL) $1,143
2. Donna Bennett (Orlando, FL) $698
3. Bruno Carvalho (Wellington, FL) $419
4. David Konopelski (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $307
5. Eric Garcia (Boca Raton, FL) $223

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.

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-12:00pm, 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.

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 22nd: "Turbo High Hands" Begin The Day, As Tournament Numbers Continue To Climb

ICYMI: Friday's tournament schedule got it's start, with the $75 No Limit Hold'em "Survivor," which guarantees $1,000 will be paid out (two $500 winners).  The event had such a great showing (36 entries), that four players were scheduled to walk away with a piece of the prize pool (three $500 spots, and a $300 spot for fourth place).  There would be no chopping of the $1,800 prize pool, as action played down to the money, and through the fourth place elimination.  Official results of the tournament are listed below:

1. Fabio Santos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $500
2. Todd Kasten (Forth Worth, FL) $500
3. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $500
4. Gerald Blum (Boca Raton, FL) $300

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosted an $80 No Limit Hold'em event, which boasted a guaranteed prize pool of $3,000.  The trend of the week continued (strong recurring tournament numbers), as registration closed with (61) entries in the field, and an official prize pool of $4,195.  Eight players were scheduled to reach the money, and after two post-money bubble bust outs, a six-way chop was agreed to (with the official results listed below):

1. Billy Michel (Miami, FL) $776
2. Stephen Thomas (Parkland, FL) $660
3. Frank Giordano (Pompano Beach, FL) $635
4. Carl Vidal (Coconut Creek, FL) $625
5. Christopher Buggs (Margate, FL) $590
6. Marianne Dewitt (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $569
7. Mohamed Mbaied (Boca Raton, FL) $189
8. Eugene Alkes (Delray Beach, FL) $151

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.

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 21st: "Everybody's Working For The Weekend," Looking To Cap Off An Action-Packed Week

ICYMI: Thursday's recurring tournament schedule began at 11:00am, with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack" ($1,500 GTD).  The event had eight levels of open registration, and would see the field close with a total of (18) entries (equating to a $1,746 prize pool).  Three spots were schedule to earn their share of the prize pool, but action ended in a five-way deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Andre Allon (Boca Raton, FL) $614
2. George Lukawski (Parkland, FL) $369
3. Ryan Hollander (Deerfield Beach, FL) $313
4. Paula Holder (Pompano Beach, FL) $302
5. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $148

The "Monster Stack" was followed by a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" event, that boasted a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  That number would be surpassed, as the field closed with (21) total entries, and a prize pool of $1,512 (bounties not included).  Just like the afternoon event, three spots were scheduled to reach the money, with a deal agreed to after the money bubble burst (even chop).  Official results from the evening event are listed below:

1. Patricia Conrad (Delray Beach, FL) $504
2. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $504
3. Joelle Guarino (Parkland, FL) $504

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

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 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