Monday, April 11th: "Final Table Finish" Headlines Monday' Schedule, Offering Impressive Payouts To All Who Cash

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) 

minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($10,000 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

Sunday, April 10th: $400 No Limit Hold'em Headlines Schedule (Sans Guarantee), With Leaderboard Crowded Up Top!!!

ICYMI: While tournament numbers have seen a slight dip over the past week, Saturday night's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) returned to form.  Registration for yesterday's tournament closed with a total of (69) entries, and an official prize pool of $6,900 (which was scheduled to be paid out across the top nine players.  Action played down to a heads-up final table, at which point Nicholas Velentzas and Anderson Patino agreed to a deal.  Official results are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Nicholas Velentzas (Pompano Beach, FL) $2,000
2. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $1,794
3. David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) $845
4. Robert Mason (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $604
5. Sharon Aziz (Tamarac, FL) $466
6. Julio Lopez (Greenacres, FL) $362
7. David Maddox (Boynton Beach, FL) $311
8. Steven Davis (Coconut Creek, FL) $276
9. Daniel Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $242

Tournaments: At 3:00pm, the cards get in the air for our $400 No Limit Hold'em, an event that is sure to attract some South Florida's best tournament players.  The event's structure will see players sitting down to starting stacks of 20,000, and playing (25) minute levels.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the short break that follows.

With the way tournaments have been at the Isle Casino Pompano Park, it should come as not surprise, if this event surpasses all expectations.  Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em

• Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (25) minutes

Saturday, April 9th: Return Of The Kickstarter ($1,000 High Hand Promotion), And $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 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, April 8th: Scott Greenberg Tops Thursday's Four-Way Deal, Friday Sees Return Of $1,000 Kickstarter Promotion

ICYMI: Thursday's $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and by the time the registration window closed, the tournament clock would show a total of (33) entries.  The intimate field meant that five players would reach the money, with action playing down to a four-handed final table.  The remaining players agreed to a chop after one in-the-money elimination, with the official results listed below:

1. Scott Greenberg (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,050
2. Daniel Miller (Delray Beach, FL) $773
3. Betty Davis (Boca Raton, FL) $704
4. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $555
5. Dennis Gilman (Hillsboro, FL) $268

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)...the tournament that started this incredible tournament resurgence at the Isle Casino Pompano Park poker room.  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 15,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

• Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

Thursday, April 7th: "Double Green Chip Bounty" Headlines Thursday's Schedule, With Leaderboard Points Up For Grabs

Tournaments:  The tournament action kicks back off tonight, with the $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($5,000 GTD).  The action begins at 6:00pm, with the structure seeing players sit down to 15,000 unit starting stacks.  Levels will last (20) minutes over the course of the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows).

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($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, April 6th: Players Take Advantage Of Tuesday's Small Field, With Cash Game Action Wednesday's Headliner

ICYMI: Tuesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) saw an intimate showing, as registration for the tournament closed with (37) entries.  The $5,000 guarantee would be honored, and eight players would be scheduled to reach the money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Salvatore Accardi (Pompano Beach, FL) $927
2. Blaine McRae (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $815
3. Osmany Ramos (Pompano Beach, FL) $795
4. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $660
5. Christopher Flores (Weston, FL) $520
6. Alejandro Ponce (Homestead, FL) $478
7. Timothy Sheets (Corals Springs, FL) $415
8. Vitaly Chaika (Miami, FL) $390

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, April 5th: Gary Fitzgerald Has Meteoric Rise Up The Leaderboard, After Topping Monday's "Final Table Finish"

ICYMI: If someone has plans of winning Player of the Month, Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) is usually going to be an integral part to securing the title.  Last night's installment was a great example, as the tournament ended in a deal, but provided the first place winner with 30+ leaderboard points.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (105) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $21,840.  The players that reached the nine-handed final table were guaranteed a return on investment, with the action ending in a four-handed final table.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Gary Fitzgerald (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $6,384
2. Courtney Rowe (West Palm Beach, FL) $3,780
3. Matthew Porter (Boca Raton, FL) $3,140
4. Joseph Degli (Delray Beach, FL) $3,075
5. Diomedes Natal (San Juan, Perto Rico) $1,529
6. Adel Jo (Miami, FL) $1,092
7. Daniel Cruz (Boca Raton, FL) $1,092
8. Sergio Amato (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $874
9. Mark Rakoff (West Palm Beach, FL) $874

Tournaments: The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament had a very successful first run, and is now a member of the "recurring" tournament family.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and has (20) minute levels throughout.  Registration is open through Level 8, and closes once the first hand of Level 9 is dealt (there is a short break between the two).  

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $130 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

Monday, April 4th: "Final Table Finish" Has Players Buzzing, With Solid Recurring Structure And Healthy Payouts!!!

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) 

minutes.

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($10,000 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

Sunday, April 3rd: With Sunday's Tournament Action On Pause For Two Weeks, It's All About Cash And High Hand Promotions

ICYMI: In March, Danilo Parada's only true competition was Anderson Patino, who ended up securing the runner-up spot on the leaderboard.  Patino is trying to best those final results, and used last night's $13o No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) to start his climb.  The tournament's registration closed with a total of (58) entries, and an official prize pool of $5,800.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table (at which point a chop was agreed to).  Anderson Patino took home first place honors, with the official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $1,396
2. Jasmine Nuss (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,354
3. George Garbarino (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,333
4. Walter Buss (Pompano Beach, FL) $522
5. Jack Appel (Boca Raton, FL) $406
6. Princess Oster (Lake Stevens, WA) $319
7. Jesus Figueroa (Miami, FL) $261
8. Scott Belovicz (Delray Beach, FL) $209

Tournaments: At 3:00pm, the cards get in the air for our $400 No Limit Hold'em, an event that is sure to attract some South Florida's best tournament players.  The event's structure will see players sitting down to starting stacks of 20,000, and playing (25) minute levels.  Registration is open through Level 8, and the short break that follows.

With the way tournaments have been at the Isle Casino Pompano Park, it should come as not surprise, if this event surpasses all expectations.  Those looking to get updates on numbers, can follow the action on the Bravo Poker Live app.  All results from this afternoon's action will be recapped tomorrow on the blog.

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

3:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)

• Players start with 20,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (25) minutes

Saturday, April 2nd: Danilo Parada Off To Another Quick Start, Setting The Pace For The Month Of April

ICYMI: After winning March's Player of the Month title, Danilo Parada decided to pick up right where he left off.  Friday's $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and but the time the registration window closed, the tournament clock would show (51) entries (and an official prize pool of $6,222.  Seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  Those remaining agreed to a deal, which saw Danilo Parada take home first place.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard for April:

1. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $1,929
2. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $1,330
3. Scott Hecker (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,252
4. Eugene Alkes (Boca Raton, FL) $591
5. Oleksandra Holovina (Chicago, IL) $467
6. Jill Rukeyser (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $373
7. Franklin Rojas (Plantation, FL) $280

Tournaments: Saturday's 6:00pm tournament is one of the most popular on the schedule, as it offers an incredibly affordable buy-in, that always sees some great returns.  The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event has consistently crushing the posted guarantee, as the prize pool reaches five-figures on a weekly basis.  

The tournament is structured with starting stacks of 12,000 chips, and levels that last (20) minutes throughout the event. Registration is open through Level 8, allowing for almost three hours of play, prior to the window closing for the night.

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm: $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 in tournament chips
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack
• Levels will last (20) minutes

ICYMI: Official Player Of The Month Standings, Danilo Parada Rides Run Good To The Title!!!

 

Friday, April 1st: Thomas And Jimenez Chop "Double Green Chip Bounty" Even, With Danilo Parada Securing Player Of The Month Title!!!

ICYMI: Thursday's $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($5,000 GTD) was the final opportunity for players to make a move on March's Player of the Month leaderboard.  The tournament's registration closed with a total of (43) entries, and an official prize pool of $3,913 (not including bounty pool).  The top six players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a heads-up final table.  At that point, Stephen Thomas and Jonathan Jimenez agreed to an even chop, with the official results listed below:

1. Stephen Thomas (Parkland, FL) $1,213
2. Jonathan Jimenez (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,213
3. Marc Morrow (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $548
4. Dennis Gilman (Hillsboro, FL) $391
5. Erik Bartels (Boca Raton, FL) $313
6. Ralph Campbell (Coral Springs, FL) $235

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)...the tournament that started this incredible tournament resurgence at the Isle Casino Pompano Park poker room.  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 15,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

6:00pm - $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

• Players start with 15,000 in tournament chips
• Levels will last (20) minutes 
• Late and re-entries for the first (8) levels
• Alternates and late entries will start with a full stack

Thursday, March 31st: Danilo Parada Hopes To Secure Player Of The Month Title, With One Event Remaining To Determine Winner!!!

Tournaments:  The tournament action kicks back off tonight, with the $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($5,000 GTD).  The action begins at 6:00pm, with the structure seeing players sit down to 15,000 unit starting stacks.  Levels will last (20) minutes over the course of the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that follows).

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $180 No Limit Hold'em "Double Green Chip Bounty" ($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, March 30th: Player Of The Month Leaderboard Sees No Changes Up Top, With One Event Remaining In March!!

ICYMI: Tuesday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) was one of the last opportunities for tournament players to climb the Player of the Month leaderboard.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (48) entries, which was two short of the number needed to reach the guaranteed number.  The $5,000 prize pool was scheduled to be spread across the top six players, and after the first in-the-money elimination (Pedro Palacio), the final five players agreed to a deal.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Sharon Aziz (Tamarac, FL) $1,154
2. William Haworth (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,078
3. Stephen Default (Thonotosassa, FL) $881
4. Elisha Greenwood (Upper Darby, PA) $840
5. Nancy Thomas (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $747
6. Pedro Palacio (Coconut Creek, FL) $300

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

Tuesday, March 29th: Anthony Casas Wins Final Table Finish Outright, With Two Tournament Remaining In The Month!!!

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) has been one of the most popular tournaments on the recurring schedule, so an off night is not going to draw much attention (especially with a large series running at the same time).  Last night's tournament saw registration close with a total of (73) entries, which was short of the number needed to reach the guarantee.  That meant that the official prize pool would be $20,000, and spread across the spots at the final table.  Action played down to an outright winner, with Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) taking home first place money ($8,000).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $8,000
2. Kevin Knight (Barrington, NH) $3,600
3. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,000
4. Peter Cleven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,400
5. Robert Kessler (Parkland, FL) $1,400
6. Ilan Hadida (Boca Raton, FL) $1,000
7. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $1,000
8. Steve Smith (West Palm Beach, FL) $800
9. James Majuste (Lauderdale Lakes, FL) $800

Tournaments: The $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) tournament had a very successful first run, and is now a member of the "recurring" tournament family.  The tournament is structured with 15,000 unit starting stacks, and has (20) minute levels throughout.  Registration is open through Level 8, and closes once the first hand of Level 9 is dealt (there is a short break between the two).  

Promotions: From 10:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

6:00pm: $130 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

Monday, March 28th: Only Three Tournaments Remain, But The Leaderboard Race Is Still Up For Grabs!!

ICYMI: For the first time in a while, Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) tournament did not reach the numbers needs to reach the posted guarantee.  Registration for the event closed with a total of (49) entries, meaning the official prize pool would be right on the posted number ($20,000).  That number was supposed to be spread across the top seven spots, with action playing down to a four-handed final table.  A deal was agreed to, which saw Shamica Lamar take home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Shamica Lamar (Wellington, FL) $4,800
2. Luis Dominguez (Miami, FL) $4,148
3. David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,750
4. Robert Souaid (Gulf Stream, FL) $3,702
5. Courtney Rowe (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,500
6. Robert Kessler (Parkland, FL) $1,200
7. Jorge Vaca (Tamarac, FL) $900

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" returns, with a little wrinkle.  This particular tournament had such a good structure, that the final table action ran into the closing time of the poker room (players are then faced with chopping, or bagging for a Day 2).  To keep that from occurring, there will be some slight changes moving forward.

The event will be structured with 25,000 chip starting stacks, (20) minute levels, and open registration through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  The new format-wrinkle comes into play when discussing payouts, as the tournament will pay out just the final table, regardless of how many entries.  Exact payout percentages are as follows (final tables are now nine-handed):

1. 40%
2. 18%
3. 10%
4. 7%
5. 7%
6. 6%
7. 6%
8. 3%
9. 3%

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 11:00pm, $300 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes. These high hands must be aces-full or better, use both hole cards, and be the winning hand (in a pot that has at least $10).  From 11:00pm until close, $100 high hands will be awarded every (30) minutes.

In addition to the high hands, there is a "bonus" promotion in place, which offers $1,000 to the highest hand from the 9:00am-12:00pm time period.  If a player makes a straight flush in the 9:00am-9:30am qualifying period, and that is the best qualifying high hand from 9:00am-12:00pm, they will earn an extra $1,000 (in addition to the $300 they were awarded for the half-hour time period).

5:00pm: $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($10,000 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