Thursday, October 24th: Full House Promo Opens The Doors, Omaha Returns To Recurring Schedule

ICYMI: There are no results to post from yesterday, as both tournaments were canceled.  Just a reminder, that every recurring tournament needs four entries to start, and they will be canceled if that number is not reached by the end of Level 1.  There have been some events lately, that have seen some disappointed players, walking in to late register (unsuccessfully). If the ability to show up on time is there, players should try and take advantage of that!!!

Tournaments: After just one non-no limit hold'em in the past few weeks (because of the Isle Open), the Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) returns to it's recurring spot on the schedule.  At 11:00am, the $120 Omaha 8B (Hi/Lo) event will begin, boasting a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration open through Level 8.

In the evening time slot (6:00pm), the $100 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" returns, with a $2,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration through Level 8.  For every elimination in this tournament, a $25 bounty will be awarded to the player who scored the knock out.

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

11:00am - $120 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo ($2,000 GTD)

- Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips

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

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (20) minutes

6:00pm - $100 No Limit Hold'em "Green Chip Bounty" ($2,000 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

Wednesday, October 23rd: Promotions Are Front And Center, With The Full House Promo, And $500 High Hands (6:00PM-Midnight)

ICYMI: Tuesday's tournament schedule unexpectedly started with the $130 No Limit Hold'em "chip Buster" ($3,000 GTD), which began at 6:00pm (after the 11:00am event was canceled).  After having not been on the schedule (because of the Isle Open), the "Chip Buster" returned in strong fashion, as the field closed with (29) total entries.  Of those entries, five players were scheduled to make the money, with the money bubble bursting shortly after 10:15pm.  After one in-the-money elimination, a four way chop was agreed to, with the official results listed below:

1. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $805
2. Vicki Holmes (Boynton Beach, FL) $800
3. Ross Wilner (Boca Raton, FL) $561
4. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $450
5. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $384

Tournaments: Wednesday's tournament schedule begins at 11:00am, with a $100 No Limit Hold'em event, that boasts a $1,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.  

The evening time slot (6:00pm) hosts a $50 No Limit Hold'em tournament, with offers rake-free re-buys ($40), and a $1,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The event is structured with 8,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-6:00pm).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

At 6:00pm, the high hands get a little "October boost," as they transition to $500 every (30) minutes.  Players that make the high hand with one card during that period, will be awarded a $250 prize.

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

11:00am: $100 No Limit Hold'em ($1,000 GTD)

- Players sit down to starting stacks of 14,000 units

- Levels will last (20) minutes

- Registration is open through Level 8 (and the ten minute break that follows)

- Alternates and late entries will sit down to a full stack

6:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em w/ $40 Rake-Free Re-Buys ($1,000 GTD)

- Players start with 8,000 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, October 22nd: Aaron Rosenthal Wins 2019 Isle Open Main Event ($57,005), Topping A Three-Way Deal

Aaron Rosenthal (Isle Open Main Event Winner)

ICYMI: At 1:00pm yesterday afternoon, the remaining (7) players from the Isle Open Main Event ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em $300,000 GTD) returned to action, ready to play down to a winner.  Erik Nomberg (Boca Raton, FL) was the first player to depart (in 7th place), and after a trio of eliminations, the final three players agreed to a chop.  Each player involved in the deal earned over $50,000, with Aaron Rosenthal taking home first place money ($57,005), as well as the Isle Open Main Event trophy.  Official results from Day 3 are listed below:

1. Aaron Rosenthal (Surfside, FL) $57,005
2. Alan Schein (Lighthouse Point, FL) $50,812
3. Jason Wandling (Boynton Beach, FL) $50,811
4. Daniel Gurbisich (Brazil) $18,705
5. Zachary Mullennix (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $14,445
6. Brandon Noe (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $11,970
7. Eric Nomberg (Boca Raton, FL) $10,200

Tournaments: Today is the return to the recurring tournament schedule, beginning at 11:00am, with a $100 No Limit Hold'em ($1,000 GTD) event.  The tournament is structured with 14,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

At 6:00pm, the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" returns, with a $3,000 guaranteed prize pool.  The player-favorite event is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: Things begin with the "Full House Promo," which will open the doors on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday in October).  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 "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 9:00am-12:00am).  Every jackpot game is eligible for the same amount, with the full $150 being rewarded to those that use one card to make the high hand.  For those players in tournaments, high hands are worth $100.

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

11:00am: $100 No Limit Hold'em ($1,000 GTD)

- Players sit down to starting stacks of 14,000 units

- Levels will last (20) minutes

- Registration is open through Level 8 (and the ten minute break that follows)

- Alternates and late entries will sit down to a full stack

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($3,000 GTD)

- Players sit down to starting stacks of 50,000 units

- Levels will last (20) minutes

- Registration is open through Level 8 (and the ten minute break that follows)

- Alternates and late entries will sit down to a full stack

Monday, October 21st: Seven Players Return For Day 3 Of Isle Open Main Event, Sit-N-Gos Headlining Monday's Schedule

ICYMI: At 12:00pm yesterday afternoon, (52) players returned to the poker room, for Day 2 of the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Isle Open Main Event ($300,000 GTD).  The tournament came into the day with (158) entries, and was well short of the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  Registration was still open for the first two levels of the day, with (34) entries joining the action during that period.  Once the registration window closed, there was a small overlay, with (24) players scheduled to earn a piece of the $300,000 prize pool.  The money bubble burst in the early evening, with action for the day concluding with seven players left at the final table.  Listed below, are the official results from Day 2, followed by the remaining players (along with Day 3 chip counts):

8. Omar Nassif (Davie, FL) $8,895
9. Jake Schwartz (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $7,632
10. Vadims Ivanovs (Hallandale Beach, FL) $6,570
11. Antoine Bahi (Boca Raton, FL) $6,570
12. Francis Margaglione (Boca Raton, FL) $6,570
13. Frank Argano (Hollywood, FL) $5,550
14. Brian Hastings (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $5,550
15. Raminder Singh (Delray Beach, FL) $5,550
16. Eric Siegel (Melville, NY) $4,605
17. Scott Zakheim (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $4,605
18. Carlos Rodriguez Rojas (Miami, FL) $4,605
19. Tom Gity (Port St. Lucie, FL) $3,675
20. Rafaella Locatelli (New York, NY) $3,675
21. David Inselberg (Boca Raton, FL) $3,675
22. Robert Tannenbaum (Boca Raton, FL) $2,775
23. Gregory Spinder (Parkland, FL) $2,775
24. Joshua Hillock (Lighthouse Point, FL) $2,775

Tournaments: It's a notable day for two reason, the first of which gets underway at 1:00pm.  The remaining players from Event #6 of the Isle Open ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event $300,000 GTD) return for Day 3, which begins at 1:00pm.  There are no structural changes to speak of, as play will resume with (60) minute levels, and action scheduled to reach a winner (unless a deal is agreed to before that point).

Beginning today, Mondays are going to be known for the return of "Sit-N-Gos," one of the most popular tournament formats.  From the moment the doors open, a list will start for the $150 buy-in sit-n-go, and will start once (10) players are on the list.  The single table tournament will pay three spots ($750 to first, $420 to second, and $200 to third).  The structure will be posted in the poker room, and here on the blog, once the poker room opens for the day.

Promotions: The promotional calendar for Monday is focused strictly on high hands, which run from the moment the poker room opens (9:00am), to the moment the doors shut (3:00am).  The period from 9:00am-12:00am (midnight), will see $300 high hands awarded, every (30) minutes (using both hole cards).  If the high hand is made using one card, $150 will be awarded to that player (pending the hand is the qualifying winner).  

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

1:00pm: 2019 Isle Open | Event #6 $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($300,000 GTD) Day 3

- Players start with 40,000 in tournament chips

- Late and re-entries open through Level 12 (for the first two hours of play today)

- Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

- Levels will last (60) minutes through the conclusion of the tournament

(All Day ) $150 No Limit Hold'em Sit-N-Gos

2019 Isle Open Main Event (Day 2): Official Day 2 Seating Assignments (By Chip Count)

2019 Isle Open 
Event #6 ($1,500 No Limit Hold'em)
$300,000 GTD
Total Entries: 158
Players Remaining: 52

First	Last	Chips	Table	Seat
Omar	Nassif	391,500	2	1
Aaron	Rosenthal	391,500	13	4
Alan	Schein	300,000	14	9
Eric	Siegel	253,500	1	2
Antoine	Bahi	217,000	9	6
Erik	Nomberg	214,000	4	2
Francis	Margaglione	203,000	1	1
Richard	Kirsch	200,000	2	6
Scott	Zakheim	182,000	4	1
Greg	Spinder	175,000	1	3
Carlos	Rodriguez	174,500	4	7
Edward	McNamara	161,000	3	6
Brian	Hastings	159,000	5	5
Raminder	Singh	156,500	4	4
Vadims	Ivanovs	149,500	5	2
Evan	Dahl	146,500	3	2
Tim	Kegel	146,500	2	4
Richard	Leger	125,500	14	1
Matthew	Zarcadoolas	125,500	5	6
Brandon	Noe	116,000	9	5
Brett	Bader	114,500	3	4
Eduardo	Christ	113,000	13	7
Zachary	Mullennix	111,000	13	3
David	Inselberg	108,000	5	8
Gunnar	Rabe	106,000	13	1
Tom	Gity	98,000	2	5
Jason	Atherley	94,000	9	9
Skip	McDonough	92,500	13	5
Kharlin	Saed	91,500	3	3
Marc	Sacheli	87,500	2	9
Paul	Balzano	87,000	5	4
Andrew	Blake	85,000	3	5
Krasimir	Yankov	81,500	1	6
Daniel	Grubisich	80,000	3	7
Michael	Newman	78,000	1	8
Raffaello	Locatelli	74,500	14	5
Michael	Garavuso	70,500	1	5
Joe	Couden	68,000	4	5
David	Oshry	65,500	14	8
Dolphus	Powers	64,000	13	9
Dani	Dayan	57,000	2	8
Daniel	Couzens	56,000	2	3
Frank	Argano	55,000	5	1
Athananios	Polychronopoulos	55,000	9	4
Jason	Wandling	53,000	14	2
Matthew	Smith	52,500	4	9
Neil	Blumenfield	52,000	1	7
Michael	Boykin	47,500	9	7
Josh	Hillock	42,500	3	9
Brian	Ottinot	40,500	4	8
Timothy	Miles	25,000	13	8
Victor	Figueroa	20,500	14	6