Friday, November 27th: No Holiday Hangover At The Isle Pompano Park, As The "Weekend Trifecta" Returns!

ICYMI: After a short break for the Thanksgiving holiday, the action picks right back up at the Isle Pompano Park.  It's been a special week overall, as the cash game action continues to grow each day that passes, especially during Tuesday's $500 High Hand special bonus promotion.

Tournaments: Friday's have become the headlining day of the week (when it comes to tournaments), with the introduction of the $150 No Limit Hold’em ($5,000 GTD), just over five weeks ago.  This event has been absolutely crushing the poker guarantee, with tonight's installment likely to follow suit.  The tournament begins at 6:00pm, and offers a very player-friendly structure (for a daily). Players in the tournament will sit down to starting stacks of 15,000 units, with (20) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: Friday's high hand promotion stays the same from open to close...awarded $100 every (30) minutes, to the qualifying high hand (must be aces-full or better).  In order to make a qualifying high hand, players must use both hole cards, as one-card high hands are no longer eligible.

6:00pm: $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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

Thursday, November 26th: Happy Thanksgiving From The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room!!!

Tournaments: While there is no tournament on the schedule today, big things are expected tomorrow night, with the return of the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The holiday weekend usually means a busier poker room, and a larger tournament field than normal.

Promotions: The poker room doors open at 11:00am, with the high hand being awarded every (30) minutes.  The qualifying high hand for each half-hour will be awarded $100, with the promotion transitioning at 2:00pm.  From 2:00pm to 10:00pm, the high hand grows to $300, also awarded every (30) minutes (rollovers do not apply).

Tuesday, November 24th: Special Bonus Promotion, $500 High Hands (Every 20 Minutes) From 2:00PM-10:00PM!!!!

Promotions: Usually each day's blog post starts with an "ICYMI" and "Tournament" blurb, but we are going to bypass those today, as November's special bonus promotion returns! The doors will open (at 11:00am) with the standard high hand promotion, awarded $100 every (30) minutes.  There will be a transition at 2:00pm, which will see $500 high hands awarded every (20) minutes!!! All of the standard rules apply, with the minimum qualifying high hand for each period being aces-full.  The qualifying high hand has to be made using both hole cards (one-card high hands no longer apply), and with this particular promotion, there are no rollovers.

Players are going to want to plan to arrive shortly before the promotion starts, as the lists for tables will grow (and nobody enjoys waiting, while others are scooping up all of that promotional goodness).

Monday, November 23rd: The "Weekend Swing" Finishes Up Strong, $300 High Hands Returning At 2:00PM

ICYMI: Sunday's daily tournament was a $130 No Limit Hold'em event, which did not carry a posted guarantee.  That did not deter the players though, as the numbers exceeded all expectations...with official details and results to be updated this afternoon.

Tournaments: The beginning of the week is tournament down-time, but with the short holiday week upon us, the Friday night $5,000 guarantee will be back before you know it!!! Until then, we will just have to think forward to this weekend...and the month of December (as some big changes are expected in regards to the tournament schedule).

Promotions: Tuesday's promotional schedule begins when the doors open (11:00am), with qualifying high hands being awarded $100 every (30) minutes. As always, the standard rules apply, meaning the high hands must be aces-full to qualify (using both hole cards, as one-card high hands no longer qualify). At 2:00pm, the day's "headlining" promotion then begins, awarding $300 to the qualifying high hand every (30) minutes. Standard high hand rules apply (there is no rollover for this particular promotion).

Sunday, November 22nd: Steve Raeman Tops Five-Way Chop, Final Leg Of Tournament Trifecta At 3:00PM

ICYMI: Last night's tournament action got underway ay 6:00pm, with a full house for the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  For the second week in a row, the Saturday evening tournament more than doubled the guaranteed number! Registration closed with a total of (85) players, equating to a prize pool of $6,375, which was scheduled to be spread across eleven pay spots.  Action paused with five players remaining, allowing those left to discuss, and eventually agree to a chop.  Steve Raeman took the lion's share of the deal, with the official results listed below:

1. Steve Raeman (Boca Raton, FL) $1,592
2. Jose Cabrera (Coral Springs, FL) $850
3. Engleberth Varela (Coral Springs, FL) $850
4. Andrew Santeramo (Pompano Beach, FL) $850
5. Melissa Hunt (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $850
6. Carlos Forero (Coconut Creek, FL) $319
7. Michael Buffa (Pompano Beach, FL) $265
8. Andrey Kolchikov (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $223
9. Cathy Miller (Jupiter, FL) $206
10. David Hixson (Hollywood, FL) $191
11. Nathan Mayberg (Ft. Myers Beach, FL) $179

Tournaments: The weekend tournament trifecta wraps up this afternoon, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which begins at 3:00pm. The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The past two nights have exceeded all expectations, so solid numbers should be very attainable for the Sunday matinee.

Promotions: Sunday's high hand sees $100 awarded every (30) minutes, from the moment the poker room doors open...to the time they close.  The qualifying high hand must be aces-full or better, and made using both of the player's hole cards, as one-card high hands no longer qualify.

3:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em

• 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

Saturday, November 21st: Tournaments Continue To Be A Big Draw, With The Second Leg Of The "Tournament Triple" On Tap For Tonight

ICYMI: Friday's headlining event was a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament, which got underway at 6:00pm.  Players had just under three hours to register, and with the guarantee surpassed pretty early, only the final number was in question.  When action resumed in Level 9 (the first level post-registration), the tournament clock showed (69) entries, and an official prize pool of $7,935.  A total of nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, eventually pausing when things got heads-up.  At that point, the final two players (Melissa Hunt and Harold O'Brien) agreed to an event chop, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Melissa Hunt (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,182
2. Harold O'Brien (Port St. Lucie, FL) $2,182
3. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $972
4. Anthony Zambrowski (Pompano Beach, FL) $694
5. Eric Weisz (Parkland, FL) $536
6. William Romano (Pompano Beach, FL) $417
7. Darren Desantis (Delray Beach, FL) $357
8. Jairo Velasquez (Sunrise, FL) $317
9. Thomas Rea (Deerfield Beach, FL) $278

Tournaments: While the weekdays focus more on cash games and high hand promotions, the weekends give tournament players an option each day.  On tonight's calendar, players will see a $100 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), which has grown to match the popularity of Friday's tournament.  The event is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  This tournament got over one-hundred entries last weekend, with the same expected for tonight.

Promotions: Friday's high hand promotion stays the same from open to close...awarded $100 every (30) minutes, to the qualifying high hand (must be aces-full or better).  In order to make a qualifying high hand, players must use both hole cards, as one-card high hands are no longer eligible.

6:00pm: $100 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

Friday, November 20th: Expectation Are High, As The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) Tournament Headlines Friday's Action!

Tournaments: When deciding where and when to play poker tournaments, one of the main things that players take into consideration, is the event's value.  What will the potential return look like, if one was to cash in the tournament...or potentially win?  If value is what you're looking for, then tonight's 6:00pm tournament is unmatched.  The $150 No Limit Hold'em event carries a $5,000 guaranteed prize pool, which has been easily surpassed the past three weeks.  Last Friday we saw the field grow to over (100) entries, which equated to a prize pool over $12,000!!!  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  Official results from the tournament will be posted on the blog tomorrow morning, and will be submitted to Hendon Mob for recording.

Promotions: Friday's high hand promotion stays the same from open to close...awarded $100 every (30) minutes, to the qualifying high hand (must be aces-full or better).  In order to make a qualifying high hand, players must use both hole cards, as one-card high hands are no longer eligible.

6:00pm: $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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, November 18th: $300 High Hands Take Center Stage (2:00PM-10:00PM), With the "Weekend Swing" Approaching Quickly

Tournaments: The next tournament to look forward to is on Friday, as players have the $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) circled on their calendars.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: Wednesday afternoon's got a little shake up (as did Monday and Tuesday), as a special promotion has made it's way to the schedule.  The doors open at 11:00am, with the standard high hand of $100 awarded every (30) minutes.  At 2:00pm, things then shift, as we see $300 awarded every (30) minutes, all the way until 10:00pm.  All of the standard rules apply, meaning that the qualifying high hand has to be aces-full or better, using both hole cards (one-card high hands do not qualify).

Tuesday, November 17th: $300 High Hands (2:00PM-10:00PM) Headline Tuesday's Poker Action!

Promotions: Tuesday's promotional schedule begins when the doors open (11:00am), with qualifying high hands being awarded $100 every (30) minutes. As always, the standard rules apply, meaning the high hands must be aces-full to qualify (using both hole cards, as one-card high hands no longer qualify). At 2:00pm, the day's "headlining" promotion then begins, awarding $300 to the qualifying high hand every (30) minutes. Standard high hand rules apply (there is no rollover for this particular promotion).

Monday, November 16th: A Start Of A New Week, With $300 High Hands Kicking Things Off!!!

ICYMI: Sunday afternoon hosted the third tournament of the "weekend swing," a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack." While the numbers weren't going to resemble Friday and Saturday, the turnout was still very impressive...considering the fact that there was no guarantee on the tournament.  Registration for the event closed with (29) players, and an official prize pool of $2,900.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, and after the bubble burst, there would be a chop agreed to (after one in-the-money elimination).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $993
2. Fred Alesi (Delray Beach, FL) $880
3. Alan Katsnelson (Boca Raton, FL) $708
4. Anthony Talavbera (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $319

Tournaments: There are no tournaments on Monday's schedule, but the countdown is on for Friday (isn't it always), as we look forward to another $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  Weekday tournaments are currently on hold, but players can look forward to some changes in the near future!!!

Promotions: The $100 high hand will be awarded every (30) minutes, from open until 2:00pm.

At 2:00pm, the high hand triples, with $300 being awarded every (30) minutes (no rollovers apply).  As always, the qualifying high hand must be aces-full or better (using two cards).  Listed below, you can find a schedule of the weeks (from November 15th-30th).

Sunday, November 15th: Evening Tournament Eclipses The Century Mark In Back-To-Back Nights, Tripling The Posted Guarantee!

ICYMI: After a super successful Friday night tournament, all eyes were on Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD).  Once again, the field would grow to over (100) entries, closing with a total of (101).  The $7,525 prize pool was scheduled to be paid out across thirteen spots, with $2,313 to the eventual winner.  The bubble burst just over an hour from midnight, with a handful of Isle Poker notables earning another result for their resumes.  The event eventually ended in a three-way deal (essentially even), with the top trio earning $1,535.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Peter Kambolin (Miami, FL) $1,535
2. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $1,535
3. Tyler Gray (Bradenton, FL) $1,534
4. Christopher Sweeney (Coconut Creek, FL) $568
5. Maikel Bover (Sunrise, FL) $443
6. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $354
7. Okkes Koyuncu (Lake Worth, FL) $301
8. Nathan Mayberg (Ft. Myers, FL) $261
9. Christopher Fox (Delray Beach, FL) $231
10. Antonio Campbell (Delray Beach, FL) $208
11. Bobby Leff (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $208
12. Robert Altner (Boca Raton, FL) $208
13. Edgar Mendes (Deerfield Beach, FL) $189

Tournaments: The weekend tournament trifecta wraps up this afternoon, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em "Monster Stack," which begins at 3:00pm. The event is structured with 20,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The past two nights have exceeded all expectations, so solid numbers should be very attainable for the Sunday matinee.

Promotions: Sunday's high hand sees $100 awarded every (30) minutes, from the moment the poker room doors open...to the time they close.  The qualifying high hand must be aces-full or better, and made using both of the player's hole cards, as one-card high hands no longer qualify.

3:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em

• 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

Saturday, November 14th: Friday's $5,000 GTD Tournament Cracks The Century Mark, With Another Big Night Expected!!!

ICYMI: As this week passed, much of the focus at the poker room was on last night's $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  Word has been spreading about the event, and after average over (70) entries since the tournament's introduction to the schedule, it reached even new heights.  The 6:00pm $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event eclipsed the century mark by registration's close, ending up with (105) total entries.  The prize pool ballooned to $12,075, with that amount scheduled to be spread across fourteen pay spots.  After the bubble burst, action continued to the point where things were four-handed, with a deal wrapping up the proceedings.  Jeremy Ehrke (Clay, MI) took home $2,395 for his first place finish, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Jeremy Ehrke (Clay, MI) $2,395
2. Harold O'Brien (Port St. Lucie, FL) $2,042
3. Michael Laufer (Boca Raton, FL) $1,819
4. Karen Duffy (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,816
5. Robert Cox (Coral Springs, FL) $676
6. Antonio Campbell (Boynton Beach, FL) $555
7. Karin Powsner (Pompano Beach, FL) $471
8. Michael Jones (Boca Raton, FL) $411
9. Sonia Zambrana (Hollywood, FL) $362
10. Jordan Shamas (Delray Beach, FL) $320
11. Joad Santos (Boca Raton, FL) $320
12. George Sciblo (Port St. Lucie, FL) $320
13. Michael Roberts (Indianapolis, IN) $284
14. Robert McGowan (Birdsboro, PA) $284

Tournaments: If last night's success was a sign of things to come, then you'll want to make your way in for tonight's tournament.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD) gets underway at 6:00pm, and looks to offer some great value for the weekend warriors.  The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 units, has (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: Saturday's high hand promotion runs the same from open to close, with $100 high hands being awarded every (30) minutes.  The qualifying high hand (which has to be aces-full or better) has to be made using both hole cards, as one-card high hands are no longer eligible.

6:00pm: $100 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

Friday, November 13th: $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) Headlines The Week's Tournament Action (6:00PM)

ICYMI: Thursday was "the calm before the storm," as players had their focus on the weekend, and tonight's tournament action.  With the re-introduction of tournaments on these weekends, the cash-game action also sees a strong showing, with multiples games spread across the room.

Tournaments: It's Friday, which means the headlining tournament of the week is here!! The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event is the most popular of the week, attracting (70) entries (on average).  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  Results from tonight's tournament will be posted here on the blog, and will also be submitted to Hendon Mob (for proper recording).

Promotions: There is a short break from "special" high hand promotions today, with the "standard" high hand awarded over the course of the day (11:00am-3:00am).  What is the "standard" high hand you ask? The qualifying high hand for every (30) minutes will be awarded $100, with said hand having to be made using both hole cards (one card high hands no longer qualify).

Thursday, November 12th: The Calm Before A Busy Weekend, As We Welcome The "Tournament Trifecta"

ICYMI: Yesterday's poker action at the Isle Casino Pompano Park was headlined by an afternoon high hand promotion, that saw $300 awarded every (30) minutes (from 2:00pm-10:00pm).  Similar to the day prior (when the high hands ballooned to $500), the action was significantly stronger that recent weeks, which is very promising for things to come.

Tournaments: Tomorrow evening, we welcome back the "Weekend Swing." The trio of daily tournaments begins on Friday evening, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), an event that has been crushing since it's arrival to the schedule.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8.  The guarantee has been surpassed early in the evening, so this tournament is one not to be missed!!

Promotions: The day's promotions return to "regularly scheduled programming," with $100 high hands awarded every (30) minutes.  Qualifying high hands must be aces-full or better, using both hole cards (one-card high hands are not eligible for the promotional award).

Wednesday, November 11th: A Return To Form, And A Salute To Veterans!!!

ICYMI: Yesterday's headlining promotion saw $500 high hands awarded every (20) minutes, from 2:00pm-10:00pm.  It was the largest high hand promotion since the poker room re-opened, and was extremely well received by the players.  There was a palpable buzz across the room, with limit hold'em and 8/16 O.E. making their return to the Isle Casino Poker Room.  The clear success of this bonus promotion will surely breed similar days in the near future...so be sure to check the blog (and all of the Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room social media outlets).

Tournaments: As we reach the midway point of the work week, it's time to look forward to the "weekend swing."  The trio of daily tournaments begins on Friday evening, with a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), an event that has been crushing since it's arrival to the schedule.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8.  The guarantee has been surpassed early in the evening, so this tournament is one not to be missed!!

Promotions: The day's promotions return to "regularly scheduled programming," with $100 high hands awarded every (30) minutes.  Qualifying high hands must be aces-full or better, using both hole cards (one-card high hands are not eligible for the promotional award).

Tuesday, November 10th: $500 High Hands Headline Tuesday's Poker Action (2:00PM-10:00PM)

ICYMI: There were no hosted tournaments on Monday, as the cash game action took center stage, beginning with the day's Full House Promo (the first 20 qualifying full houses were awarded $40).  The cash tables should be noticeably busier this afternoon, as the month's "special" promotion is scheduled to begin at 2:00pm.

Tournaments: The tournament action will take a back seat for a few days, with the next scheduled event occurring on Friday ($150 No Limit Hold'em $5,000 GTD).  With the recent success of the tournaments, more events to play in are likely in the near future.

Promotions: As mentioned above...today's promotion is the one that players have had circled on their calendars for almost two weeks now.  From 2:00pm-10:00pm, the high hand promo will be awarded $500 every (20) minutes.  All of the standard rules apply, with the minimum qualifying hand being aces full of deuces (using both hole cards is a must, as one card high hands do not qualify).  Outside of the "special" period, the standard high hand will apply ($100 every 30 minutes).

Monday, November 9th: Doors Open With Full House Promo, With $500 High Hands On The Horizon

ICYMI: Sunday's schedule hosted a matinee event, with a $130 No Limit Hold'em tournament getting underway at 3:00pm.  The wind and rain were not a deterrent, as the field grew to (27) entries by the time registration closed, which equated to a $2,700 prize pool.  Four players were scheduled to reach the money, and after the bubble burst, the remaining players agreed to a chop.  Joseph Duchman (Miami Beach, FL) was awarded first place money in the deal, and took home $795 for his efforts.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Joseph Dutchman (Miami Beach, FL) $795
2. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $771
3. Melissa Mancini (Oakland Park, FL) $656
4. Thierry Franklin (Boca Raton, FL) $478

Tournaments: The tournament action will take a back seat for a few days, with the next scheduled event occurring on Friday ($150 No Limit Hold'em $5,000 GTD).  With the recent success of the tournaments, more events to play in are likely in the near future.

Promotions: The time to arrive at the Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room is when the doors opens, as that's when the day's headlining promotion gets underway.  The first (20) full houses will be awarded $40, with those that make aces-full (or better) eligible for the high hand as well (player must use both hole cards for the full house promotion, and the hand must be the winning hand).

The high hand promotion that runs over the course of the day, will see $100 awarded every (30) minutes.  The qualifying hand is aces-full of deuces, and must be made using both hole cards (one-card hands do no qualify).

The week's...actually the month's headlining promotion runs tomorrow, as $500 high hands will be awarded from 2:00pm-10:00pm!!!

Sunday, November 8th: Campbell Tops Five-Way Chop Of Saturday $3,000 GTD, As The Trifecta Is Completed With A $130 No Limit Hold'em Matinee

ICYMI: Saturday night's tournament was a $100 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), which ended up surpassing all expectations.  The cards got in the air at 6:00pm, and after eight levels of open registration, the tournament clock showed (76) entries (which equated to a $5,700 prize pool).  A total of ten players were scheduled to reach the money, with action pausing after reaching five-handed play.  Sitting with an overwhelming chip lead, Antonio Campbell (Boynton Beach, FL) was awarded the lion's share of a five-way chop, walking away with $1,700 (while the others were awarded $718).  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Antonio Campbell (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,700
2. Robert Altner (Boca Raton, FL) $718
3. Brett Kelly (Stuart, FL) $718
4. Patricia Conrad (Delray Beach, FL) $718
5. Alfred Berchielli (Lake Worth, FL) $717
6. Christopher Sweeney (Coconut Creek, FL) $285
7. Philip Paul (Parkland, FL) $251
8. Adam Stade (Las Vegas, NV) $228
9. Kevin Montagna (Lauderhill, FL) $194
10. Karen Duffy (Pompano Beach, FL) $171

Tournaments: This afternoon hosts the final tournament that makes up the "weekend run" at the Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em event gets underway at 3:00pm, and carries a very player-friendly structure.  Players in the event will sit down to starting stacks of 20,000 tournament chips, with (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: There is a short break from "special" high hand promotions today, with the "standard" high hand awarded over the course of the day (11:00am-3:00am).  What is the "standard" high hand you ask? The qualifying high hand for every (30) minutes will be awarded $100, with said hand having to be made using both hole cards (one card high hands no longer qualify).

We are looking forward to a "special" high hand promotion next week, with $500 high hands on Tuesday (November 10th)!!

3:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em

• 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

Saturday, November 7th: $5,000 GTD Ends In A Four-Way Deal, With Another Big Tournament On Tonight's Schedule

ICYMI: Friday's poker action was headlined by a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), which got underway at 6:00pm.  The posted guarantee was eclipsed midway through the tournament's registration, with the final number reaching $7,360.  Of the (64) total entries in the tournament, eight were scheduled to reach the money.  Action continued through the money bubble, eventually pausing when four-handed play was reached, with the remaining players agreeing to a deal.  Arie Ben-Mayor (Parkland, FL) took home first place money in the deal ($1,730), with the official results from the event listed below:

1. Arie Ben-Mayor (Parkland, FL) $1,730
2. Jose Contreras (Glen Dale, MD) $1,656
3. Christopher Linsinbigler (Loxahatchee, FL) $1,285
4. Joao Santos (Delray Beach, FL) $1,173
5. Daniel Berg (Oakland Park, FL) $515
6. William Romano (Pompano Beach, FL) $405
7. Kenia Espinoza (Davie, FL) $331
8. Chrystie Dario (Lake Worth, FL) $265

Tournaments: The tournament action continues this evening, with a $100 No Limit Hold'em ($3,000 GTD), that begins at 6:00pm.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  Just like last night's event, the guarantee is expected to be surpassed early in play, as the numbers continue to rise.

Promotions: There is a short break from "special" high hand promotions today, with the "standard" high hand awarded over the course of the day (11:00am-3:00am).  What is the "standard" high hand you ask? The qualifying high hand for every (30) minutes will be awarded $100, with said hand having to be made using both hole cards (one card high hands no longer qualify).

We are looking forward to a "special" high hand promotion next week, with $500 high hands on Tuesday (November 10th)!!

6:00pm: $100 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

Friday, November 6th: Weekend Gets Off To A Strong Start, With $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) At 6:00PM

ICYMI: Thursday was a day focused on cash games at the Isle Casino Pompano Beach Poker Room, with the numbers continuing to grow as each day passes.  With the doors to the poker room opening in just a few hours, a lot of players are focused on tonight's action...a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament.

Tournaments: The weekend welcomes tournaments back to the schedule, with events hosted on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.  Tonight's event is the most popular of the three (based on prior numbers), with an impressive turnout expected to the tournament.  The $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) gets underway at 6:00pm, and offers a very player-friendly structure.  Those in the event will be sitting down to starting stacks of 15,000 units, with (20) minute levels, and late registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned yesterday, this tournament attracted (80) entries last week, and should see that number rise this evening.

Promotions: There is a short break from "special" high hand promotions today, with the "standard" high hand awarded over the course of the day (11:00am-3:00am).  What is the "standard" high hand you ask? The qualifying high hand for every (30) minutes will be awarded $100, with said hand having to be made using both hole cards (one card high hands no longer qualify).

We are looking forward to a "special" high hand promotion next week, with $500 high hands on Tuesday (November 10th)!!

Thursday, November 5th: Preparing For The "Weekend Swing," And Looking Forward To $500 High Hands Next Week!!!

ICYMI: Yesterday was another succesful day at the Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room, with the action seemingly picking up on a daily basis (especially with the $300 high hand promotion that runs on Tuesday and Wednesday).  The room has been hosting mostly 1/2 No Limit Hold'em since return to play (in mid-August), but interest in 2/5 No Limit Hold'em and 8/16 Omaha 8B/Stud 8B has been growing.

Tournaments: There are no tournaments on today's schedule, but we are just over twenty-four hours away from the return of the "weekend swing," a trifecta of tournaments that run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evening.  The first of which is a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD), with the cards getting in the air at 6:00pm tomorrow (Friday, November 6th).  The tournament is structured with 15,000 chip starting stacks, has (20) minute levels, and offer late registration through Level 8.  There is no cap on the field size (or re-entry), so it allows for some impressive numbers.  Last week's installment had (80) entries, and a first place prize that was north of $3,000.  All results from the Friday tournament will be posted here on the blog, along with results from the tournaments that follow.

Promotions: There is a short break from "special" high hand promotions today, with the "standard" high hand awarded over the course of the day (11:00am-3:00am).  What is the "standard" high hand you ask? The qualifying high hand for every (30) minutes will be awarded $100, with said hand having to be made using both hole cards (one card high hands no longer qualify).

We are looking forward to a "special" high hand promotion next week, with $500 high hands on Tuesday (November 10th)!!

Wednesday, November 4th: A Familiar Friend To The Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room Returns!!!

 ICYMI: "In case you missed it," and acronym that has been used on the Isle Casino Pompano Park poker room blog for years.  There is so much to catch up on, and in addition, some incredibly exciting things to bring to you in the near future.  One of the most important pieces of information to catch up on, was the ownership transition, from El Dorado to Caesar's Entertainment.  Players who return to the property, will find that a new player's card needs to be issued (Caesar's), in order to begin earning rewards.  The Isle Poker Room is now labeled as an "Official WSOP Poker Room," with more information to follow!!

The poker room is open for live cash games, tournaments, as well as Ultimate Texas Hold'em, 3-Card Poker, and DJ Wild (poker room hours are from 11:00am-3:00am).  Both the cash games and tournaments are being played eight-handed, with mandatory temperature checks for any player that sits down at the tables.  Hand sanitizer is readily available at the table, as well as numerous location in and around the poker room.  All played must wear masks (in the "correct" and safe fashion), unless consuming a beverage at the table (any dining table side has been temporarily halted).  Any questions regarding the poker room, can be answered by calling during business hours (954-633-6680).

Tournaments: The tournament schedule currently sees events hosted Friday through Sunday, all of which have seen great success since their return.  So while there isn't a tournament this evening, players can look forward to Friday (November 6th), as we have a $150 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event.  All results will be posted here on the blog, as well as submitted to Hendon Mob for proper recording.

Promotions: The "standard" high hand promotion in the room, offers $100 every (30) minutes, with players having to use both hole cards to qualify (the minimum qualifying hand is still aces full of deuces). This afternoon, we have a special high hand promotion, awarding $300 every (30) minutes, with the same "rules" applying as the standard high hand (there are no rollovers).  The promotion will run from 2:00pm-10:00pm, and will be hosted on Tuesdays and Wednesdays in November.

2:00pm-10:00pm: $300 High Hands Every (30) Minutes

Isle Casino Poker Room Opens At 12:00PM, Cards Are Back In The Air!!!!

 

Your favorite South Florida poker room is re-opening today (August 17th, 2020) at 12:00pm!!!

In addition to the Ultimate Texas Hold'em and Three-Card Poker tables that opened on July 17th, cash game players can look forward to the return of No Limit Hold'em, Pot Limit Omaha, Stud Hi/Lo (8B), Omaha Hi/Lo (8B), and mixed-games.

As expected, things will look slightly different from the last time a poker hand was dealt in the room.  The Poker Room itself (referring to cash game tables) will re-open at a limit capacity, with action six-handed, and players required to wear masks.

It should also be noted, that the safety of both players and staff is our top priority!!! Cards that are in use will be cleaned and sanitized every four hours, along with the poker chips, which also get a cleaning treatment on a daily basis.

Poker Room Hours (As Of August 17th):

Sunday: 12:00pm-12:00am

Monday: 12:00pm-12:00am

Tuesday: 12:00pm-12:00am

Wednesday: 12:00pm-12:00am

Thursday: 12:00pm-12:00am

Friday: 12:00pm-2:00am

Saturday: 12:00pm-2:00am

There will be more announcements to follow, so be sure to continue checking back (and keep an eye on all of the Poker Room's social media platforms).

Isle Casino Pompano Park Re-Opening June 13th, Poker Room To Remain Closed

Although the Isle Casino Pompano Park Casino will be opening tomorrow (June 13th), the poker room will not be open to guests at this time.  Updates will be posted here on the blog, as well as Isle Casino's social media outlets (and online at www.islepompanopark.com).

Isle Casino Pompano Park Poker Room To Close At 7:00PM This Evening (March 17th, 2020)

At Isle Casino Pompano, the health and safety of our guests and employees are of the utmost importance.  As such, we will be closing our Poker Room at 7 pm Tuesday, March 17 until further notice. We are closely monitoring and analyzing COVID-19 developments and will continue to follow the guidance of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) and local, national and international health agencies and are taking the recommended actions to comply with their directives.

Tuesday, March 17th: "Tournament Tuesday" Hosts Popular Events, While High Hands Continue To Attract

ICYMI: Monday's recurring schedule did not host any tournaments, so there are no official results to be published this morning.

Tournaments: Tuesday's action gets underway at 11:00am, with the $120 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo event, which will run without a posted guarantee.  The tournament is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

In the evening time slot, we have the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster," one of (if not) the most popular recurring tournaments on the schedule.  The event is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The day's promotions begin at 9:00am, with three hours of "Turbo High Hands," as $100 will be awarded every (10) minutes (rollovers apply).  The promotion runs from 9:00am-12:00pm, and has quickly become popular with the players (as the rollovers have seen some high hands reach the $1,000 mark!!!).

The standard high hand promotion then takes over, and runs from 12:00pm-12:00am.  Qualifying high hands will be awarded $300, given away every (30) minutes (no rollovers).  During that period, if the winning high hand is made using one card, a $150 prize will be awarded.  For those players playing in a tournament, winning high hands will be paid out $100.

From 12:00am-3:00am, $50 high hands will be awarded every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $120 Omaha 8B Hi/Lo 

- 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"

- 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

ICYMI: Wednesday's High Hands Postponed, Standard High Hands Will Be In Place

Wednesday's scheduled high hand promotion ($1,000 at the top of the hour, $400 at the bottom of the hour) has been postponed, with the 2:00pm-10:00pm time period to award the "standard" high hands of $300 (every 30 minutes).

Monday, March 16th: "Turbo High Hands" Open The Door, Followed By $300 High Hands Every (30) Minutes

ICYMI: Sunday's recurring schedule did not host any tournaments, so there are no official results to be published this morning.

Tournaments: There are no tournaments on today's recurring schedule, but those still looking for events to play, can circle Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday (when there are recurring tournaments scheduled).

Promotions: The day's promotions begin at 9:00am, with three hours of "Turbo High Hands," as $100 will be awarded every (10) minutes (rollovers apply).  The promotion runs from 9:00am-12:00pm, and has quickly become popular with the players (as the rollovers have seen some high hands reach the $1,000 mark!!!).

The standard high hand promotion then takes over, and runs from 12:00pm-12:00am.  Qualifying high hands will be awarded $300, given away every (30) minutes (no rollovers).  During that period, if the winning high hand is made using one card, a $150 prize will be awarded.  For those players playing in a tournament, winning high hands will be paid out $100.

From 12:00am-3:00am, $50 high hands will be awarded every (60) minutes.

Sunday, March 15th: With The Recurring Tournament Schedule On A Brief Break, High Hands Step To The Front!!!

ICYMI: Of the two tournaments on yesterday's schedule, the evening $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ran as scheduled.  Registration for the tournament would close with (21) entries, and an official prize pool of $2,037.  Three spots were scheduled to reach the money, and after the elimination of Joseph Kearns in third place ($407), the final two players agreed to a heads-up chop.  Official results from the tournament are listed below:

1. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $874
2. Michael Sherbondy (Pompano Beach, FL) $756
3. Joseph Kearns (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $407

Promotions: The day's promotions begin at 9:00am, with three hours of "Turbo High Hands," as $100 will be awarded every (10) minutes (rollovers apply).  The promotion runs from 9:00am-12:00pm, and has quickly become popular with the players (as the rollovers have seen some high hands reach the $1,000 mark!!!).

The standard high hand promotion then takes over, and runs from 12:00pm-12:00am.  Qualifying high hands will be awarded $300, given away every (30) minutes (no rollovers).  During that period, if the winning high hand is made using one card, a $150 prize will be awarded.  For those players playing in a tournament, winning high hands will be paid out $100.

From 12:00am-3:00am, $50 high hands will be awarded every (60) minutes.

Saturday, March 14th: Promotions Still In Full Swing, Including Tonight's $500 High Hands (6:00PM-12:00AM)!!!

ICYMI: There are no results to post from Friday's action (as there were no tournaments), but it is important to remind players of yesterday's announcement.  The 2020 Battles At The Beach was postponed yesterday afternoon, along with a shift in the recurring tournament calendar moving forward (guarantees have been removed).  The daily promotions will continue to run as scheduled, including tonight's $500 high hands (from 6:00pm-Midnight).

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule kicks off at 11:00am, with an $80 No Limit Hold'em.  The event is structured with 12,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration that is open through Level 8.

Saturday's headlining tournament is in the 6:00pm time slot, and is a $130 No Limit Hold'em event. The event is structured with 30,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and has registration open through Level 8.

Promotions: Beginning at 9:00am (every day of the week), $100 high hands will be awarded every (10) minutes, with rollovers applying. Because of those rollovers, we have seen the 9:00am-12:00pm period award prizes of $400...$700...even $1,000, over the past month.

The "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 12:00pm-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 grow even larger, as $500 will be awarded every (30) minutes.  The winning high hands made with one card (during the 6:00pm-midnight period) will be awarded $250.

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

11:00am - $80 No Limit Hold'em

- 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

- Players start with 30,000 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: 2020 Battles At The Beach Postponed

ISLE CASINO POKER TOURNAMENT UPDATE

Pompano Beach, Fla. (March 13th, 2020) - Due to current events, the Battles At The Beach poker tournament series, has been postponed.  All Daily tournaments will take place, but will not longer have any posted guarantees.

Cash games, along with our current poker promotions, will continue to operate as scheduled.

The health and safety of our Guests and Team Members are of the utmost importance, and we apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.  We will continue to provide updates as they become available.

Friday, March 13th: Alberto Faur Tops Three-Way Chop Of "Chip Buster," While $500 High Hands Return This Evening (6:00PM-Midnight)!!!

ICYMI: Outside of the two mega-satellites for the Battles At The Beach, yesterday's tournament schedule hosted the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($3,000 GTD).  Players continued to show up strong, as the field closed with a total of (47) entries, and an official prize pool of $4,559.  Seven spots were scheduled to get paid, and post money-bubble, action would play down to the point where things were three-handed.  The remaining players would agree to a chop, with Alberto Faur (Miami, FL) taking home first place money ($1,510).  A full list of official results are posted below:

1. Alberto Faur (Miami, FL) $1,510
2. Richard Freedman (Tamarac, FL) $1,121
3. Irwin Block (Deerfield Beach, FL) $833
4. Donald Abdelhay (Deerfield Beach, FL) $456
5. George Fountoulakis (Stuart, FL) $365
6. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $274

Tournaments: With the month of March now upon us, and the tournament schedule recently released, players may have noticed the proliferation of satellites (for the 2020 Battles At The Beach).  The premier day for satellites is on March 19th, as there will be at least (30) seats awarded into the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($250,000 GTD).  Leading up to those mega-satellites, there are (31) step-satellites that players can choose from, trying to gain entry for a fraction of the price.  There are three step-satellites on today's schedule, playing out at 11:00am, 3:00pm, and 6:00pm.

Promotions: Beginning at 9:00am (every day of the week), $100 high hands will be awarded every (10) minutes, with rollovers applying. Because of those rollovers, we have seen the 9:00am-12:00pm period award prizes of $400...$700...even $1,000, over the past month.

The "standard" high hands will be awarding $300 every (30) minutes (from 12:00pm-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 grow even larger, as $500 will be awarded every (30) minutes.  The winning high hands made with one card (during the 6:00pm-midnight period) will be awarded $250.

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

11:00am - $50 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $340 Battles At The Beach Main Event Mega Satellite (1 Seat GTD)

3:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $340 Battles At The Beach Main Event Mega Satellite (1 Seat GTD)

6:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $340 Battles At The Beach Main Event Mega Satellite (1 Seat GTD)

Thursday, March 12th: Wednesday's High Hand Promotion A Big It, With It's Return On March 18th!!!

Tournaments: With the month of March now upon us, and the tournament schedule recently released, players may have noticed the proliferation of satellites (for the 2020 Battles At The Beach).  The premier day for satellites is on March 19th, as there will be at least (30) seats awarded into the $1,500 No Limit Hold'em Main Event ($250,000 GTD).  Leading up to those mega-satellites, there are (31) step-satellites that players can choose from, trying to gain entry for a fraction of the price.  There are two step-satellites on today's schedule, playing out at 11:00am and 3:00pm.

In the evening time slot, we have the $130 No Limit Hold'em "Chip Buster" ($3,000 GTD), one of (if not) the most popular recurring tournaments on the schedule.  The event is structured with 50,000 unit starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and registration that is open through Level 8.

Promotions: The day's promotions begin at 9:00am, with three hours of "Turbo High Hands," as $100 will be awarded every (10) minutes (rollovers apply).  The promotion runs from 9:00am-12:00pm, and has quickly become popular with the players (as the rollovers have seen some high hands reach the $1,000 mark!!!).

The standard high hand promotion then takes over, and runs from 12:00pm-12:00am.  Qualifying high hands will be awarded $300, given away every (30) minutes (no rollovers).  During that period, if the winning high hand is made using one card, a $150 prize will be awarded.  For those players playing in a tournament, winning high hands will be paid out $100.

From 12:00am-3:00am, $50 high hands will be awarded every (60) minutes.

11:00am - $50 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $340 Battles At The Beach Main Event Mega Satellite (1 Seat GTD)

3:00pm - $50 No Limit Hold'em Step-Satellite Into $340 Battles At The Beach Main Event Mega Satellite (1 Seat GTD)

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