Tuesday, August 23rd: David Albertson Takes Another Trip To The Winner's Circle, With The Player Of The Month Race Heating Up!!

ICYMI: After Sunday's impressive turnout, the solid number continued during last night's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish."  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (109) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $22,127.  A total of nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  A chop was then agreed upon, with David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) taking home first place money ($5,797).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $5,797
2. David Poces (Boca Raton, FL) $4,760
3. Vinicius Monteiro (Boca Raton, FL) $4,490
4. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $1,549
5. Ronald Ramacci (Rustin, FL) $1,549
6. Kevin Naim (Miami, FL) $1,106
7. Anthony Gist (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,106
8. Matthew Jones (West Palm Beach, FL) $885
9. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $885

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 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
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, August 22nd: Angelo Castaldi Tops Sunday's Eight-Way Chop, With Another "Final Table Finish" Headlining Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: If you're a poker player in South Florida (or visiting from out of the area), Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" is a "must play" tournament.  Yesterday's event saw registration closed with (239) entries, helping the prize pool eclipse the $80,000 mark (officially $80,782).  A small shift in the tournament rules now sees the event play with a ten-handed final table, meaning that would be the number of players reaching the money.  The posted payouts were so impressive (first place was scheduled to take home over $30,000), that an eight-way chop saw the top three players involved walk away with five-figure scores.  Angelo Castaldi (Sunrise, FL) took home first place money, with official results from the event listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Angelo Castaldi (Sunrise, FL) $13,025
2. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $12,047
3. Brian Barros (Stone Park, IL) $11,858
4. Patrick Tobar (Boca Raton, FL) $8,482
5. Brandon Schwartz (North Miami, FL) $8,114
6. Raymond Piccini (Boca Raton, FL) $7,989
7. Gil Nachum (Dania Beach, FL) $7,541
8. Justin Sousa (Plantation, FL) $6,182
9. Roni Zelichonok (Miami, FL) $3,231
10. Raffaello Locatelli (New York, NY) $2,313

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)s "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 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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" ($20,000 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, August 21st: Wettlaufer Wins Saturday's Tournament Outright, But The Headline Is Today's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action began at 6:00pm, with cards getting in the air for the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (58) entries, equating to an official prize pool of $5,300.  A total eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Darryl Wettlaufer (Mississauga, Canada) bested David Brainard during heads-up play, earning $1,907 and 20.87 leaderboard points.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Darryl Wettlaufer (Mississauga, Canada) $1,907
2. David Brainard (Deerfield Beach, FL) $1,121
3. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $702
4. Chad Doerr (Coppel, TX) $477
5. Melanie Hochman (Boynton Beach, FL) $371
6. Raymond Piccin (Boca Raton, FL) $292
7. Julio Lopez (Greenacres, FL) $239
8. Alberto Rodriguez (Pembroke Pines, FL) $191

Tournaments: This afternoon's tournament is getting a little upgrade, as we see the return of a guaranteed prize pool, in addition to the "final table finish" format.  The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event gets underway at 2:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 10 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned, the "final table finish" is in place, meaning that regardless of where the prize pool closes, it will be paid out to only the top nine spots (those that make the final table).  There is a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize, which is sure to attract a special crowd (so get there early)!!!

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.

2:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($50,000 GTD) 

• Players start with 30,000 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 (30) minutes

Saturday, August 20th: Marcel Jo Heads Four-Way Friday Chop, Saturday Kicks Off With $1,000 "Highest Hand" Promo

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players ready to start the weekend with a tournament score.  Registration for the event eventually closed with a total of (84) entries, and an official prize pool of $6,140.  Players learned that (11) would reach the money, with the actionpljauing through the money bubble, and down to a four-handed final table.  Marcel Jo (Boca Raton, FL) took home first place money, but the difference between first and fourth was less than $200.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Marcel Jo (Boca Raton, FL) $1,190
2. Herbert Souza (Boca Raton, FL) $1,114
3. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $1,105
4. Joseph De Palma (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,016
5. Woody Bonarto (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $384
6. Nicholas Ricci (Boynton Beach, FL) $307
7. Jerrold Solov (Pompano Beach, FL) $255
8. Daniel Bueno (Sunrise, FL) $215
9. Darlene Stufin (Boynton Beach, FL) $198
10. John Saint Louis (North Lauderdale, FL) $184
11. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $172

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 15,000 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 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

Friday, August 19th: Oleg Feldman Tops Thursday's Six-Way Chop, As We Head Into An Action Packed Weekend!!!

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and saw a steady stream of entries during the registration period.  Once the window to join the action closed (and the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool), the official prize pool closed at $15,270.  A total of (10) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a six-handed final table.  The remaining group agreed to a chop, with Oleg Feldman (Boca Raton, FL) taking home first place money.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Oleg Feldman (Boca Raton, FL) $2,762
2. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $2,622
3. Angelo Castaldi (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,497
4. Jonathan Lasko (Hollywood, FL) $1,873
5. Darryl Wettlaufer (Ontario, CA) $1,858
6. Patrick Padovano (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,398
7. Robert Williams (Miami Gardens, FL) $672
8. Martin Borras (Sunny Isles, FL) $611
9. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $519
10. Floren Shkolnik (Hollywood, FL) $458

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 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
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Thursday, August 18th: Tournament Action Returns With $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD), As We Enter The Homestretch For Player Of The Month

Tournaments: Today's tournament schedule welcomes the return of the $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD).  The event is structured with starting stacks of 20,000 units, (20) minutes levels, and also offers a $100 optional add-on at the end of the registration period (for an additional 25,000 in chips).  There is unlimited late and re-entry for the first eight levels, with all players sitting down to a fresh starting stack.  

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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: $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 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 (20) minutes
• Option $100 add-on at end of registration period (25,000 units)

Wednesday, August 17th: Danilo Parada Returns To A Familiar Place, As We Take A Respite From Tournament Action

ICYMI: Tuesday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) is another event that has become extremely popular with the tournament crowd, surpassing the guarantee long before the registration window closes.  As the cards got back in the air for Level 9 (the first level post-open registration), the tournament clock showed (73) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,215.  A total of (10) players were scheduled to reach the money, with the evening's action playing down to an outright winner.  Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) returned to the winner's circle, after besting Daniel Shortly during heads-up play.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $1,774
2. Daniel Shortly (Lake Worth, FL) $1,017
3. Frank Lamarra (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $636
4. Martini Borras (Sunny Isles, FL) $430
5. John Stober (Lake Worth, FL) $326
6. Daniel Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $261
7. David Rauch (Pompano Beach, FL) $229
8. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $209
9. Carl Rockoff (Tamarac, FL) $177
10. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $156

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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, August 16th: Early Bird High Hands Open The Door, $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) Headlines Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD) continues to be one of the most popular events on the recurring schedule, with last night's installment cruising past the posted guarantee.  Registration closed with a total of (145) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $29,435.  As per the "final table finish" format, only the nine players that reached the final table would earn a piece of the prize pool.  Action would continue through the money bubble, and play down to a four-handed final table.  At that point, the remaining players agreed to a chop, with official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Ryan Estrada (Sunrise, FL) $6,000
2. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $6,000
3. Adel Jo (Miami, FL) $5,039
4. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $5,038
5. Andrew Finger (Bartlett, TN) $2,060
6. Did Not Report (Parts Unknown, USA) $1,472
7. Marquie Ware (West Palm Beach, FL) $1,472
8. Jean Fabien (Lake Worth, FL) $1,177
9. Alexey Kaashirin (Sunny Isles, FL) $1,177

Tournaments: Tuesday's tournament schedule now boasts the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

Promotions: From 9:00am (the minute the doors open) until 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 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
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)

Monday, August 15th: Scott Baumstein Add Another Isle Tournament Win To Already Impressive Resume, "Final Table Finish" Returns!!!

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em saw the $50,000 guaranteed prize pool return, and the players showed up accordingly.  When this particular event has the posted guarantee (in addition to the "Final Table Format"), the numbers end up being staggering.  Yesterday's action got underway at 2:00pm, and after ten levels of open registration, the field closed with a total of (224) entries.  That meant the $75,712 prize pool was to be paid out across those players that reached the final table, with first place scheduled to take home over $30,000.  After the money bubble burst, action continued on to the point that the final table was heads-up, with Scott Baumstein and Brian Barros Vazquez then agreeing to a chop.  Baumstein took home first place money (worth over $20,000), and also vaults into first place on the tournament leaderboard.  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Scott Baumstein (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $20,349
2. Brian Barros Vazquez (Stone Park, IL) $17,735
3. Craig Pollak (Lake Park, FL) $10,000
4. Steven Carderelli (Lake Worth, FL) $7,000
5. Andrew Sassen (Lake Worth, FL) $7,000
6. Ian Cohen (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $3,786
7. Tornike Goderidze (Brooklyn, NY) $3,786
8. David Steinberg (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,028
9. Marc Levy (Lantana, FL) $3,028

Tournaments: At 5:00pm this evening, the $250 No Limit Hold'em ($20,000 GTD)s "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 12:00pm, there is a new promotion in June, offering boosted Early Bird High Hands.  The high hand at the top of the hour (:00) will be awarded $599, while the high hands at the bottom of the hour (:30) will be awarded $300.  From 12:00pm 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" ($20,000 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, August 14th: Sunday Is All About The Return Of The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish," Massive Turnout Expected!!!!

ICYMI: If there is a tournament that rarely has to worry about an overlay, it's Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The event consistently attract field sizes that help crush the guarantee, with last night being no different.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (59) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $5,900 (which was scheduled to be paid our across the top eight spots).  Deal-making was not in the cards, as the action played down to an outright winner, with Marcus Williams (St. Albert, Canada) taking home first place.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Marcus Williams (St. Albert Canada) $1,944
2. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $1,142
3. John Petrosky (Delray Beach, FL) $716
4. Ralph Locher (Cooper City, FL) $484
5. Chris Flores (Weston, FL) $378
6. Jill Herron (New York, NY) $297
7. Evgeny Scheglov (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $243
8. Celso Leroy (Delray Beach, FL) $194

Tournaments: This afternoon's tournament is getting a little upgrade, as we see the return of a guaranteed prize pool, in addition to the "final table finish" format.  The $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) event gets underway at 2:00pm, and is structured with 30,000 chip starting stacks.  Levels will last (30) minutes throughout the entirety of the event, with registration open through Level 10 (and the break that follows).  As mentioned, the "final table finish" is in place, meaning that regardless of where the prize pool closes, it will be paid out to only the top nine spots (those that make the final table).  There is a $20,000 guaranteed first place prize, which is sure to attract a special crowd (so get there early)!!!

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.

2:00pm: $400 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($50,000 GTD) 

• Players start with 30,000 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 (30) minutes

Saturday, August 13th: Brannick Back On Top, Saturday Headlined By $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) is clearly a price point that goes over well with the tournament crowd.  Last night's installment got underway at 6:00pm, and by the time registration was closed, the field had reached (93) entries.  After the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool, the total number landed on $6,275.  A total of (12) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a five-handed final table. The final five agreed to a chop, with first place money awarded to Mark Brannick.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Mark Brannick (Boca Raton, FL) $1,163
2. Zaki Lichaa (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,081
3. Chris Smell (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,049
4. Michael Corbett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $856
5. Roberto Desogos (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $650
6. Frank Lamarra (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $298
7. Antonio De Araujo (Deerfield Beach, FL) $251
8. Steven Fassberg (Boca Raton, FL) $220
9. Timothy Sheets (Coral Springs, FL) $199
10. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $182
11. Mohamad Mbaied (Pompano Beach, FL) $169
12. Nestor Caraballo (Miami, FL) $157

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 15,000 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 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

Friday, August 12th: Anthony Kern Continues To Crush, As We Enter Another Big Weekend Of Poker Action!!!

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players looking to not only record another tournament cash, but also better their standing on the Player of the Month leaderboard.  Registration for the event closed with (54) entries, which resulted in a small overlay...meaning payouts would be even healthier than normal.  A total of seven players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to an outright winner.  Anthony Kern bested Daniel Miller to take home the win, along with $5,440.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $5,440
2. Daniel Miller (Pompano Beach, FL) $3,410
3. Marvin Young (Miami, FL) $2,025
4. David Rauch (Pompano Beach, FL) $1,425
5. Peter Cleven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,125
6. Stephen Ekin (Vero Beach, FL) $900
7. Kimani McKoy (Tamarac, FL) $675

Tournaments: With the arrival of the weekend, comes the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)...a new event that replaces the $160 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD).  The cards get in the air at 6:00pm, with players sitting down to starting stacks of 12,000.  Levels will last (20) minutes throughout the evening, with registration open through Level 8 (and the break that follows).  At the end of registration, players will have the opportunity to add-on for $40 (receiving an additional 15,000 chips).

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 - $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD)

• Players start with 12,000 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
• Optional $40 add-on at the end of registration (15,000 chips)