Friday, September 9th: Lisa Teebagy Tops Thursday's Chop, With Another Great Weekend Of Poker Action!!!

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with registration open through Level 8 (and the short break that followed).  At registration's close, the tournament clock showed a total of (65) entries, which was short of the number needed to reach the posted guarantee.  That meant that (9) players were going to earn a piece of the $15,000 prize pool, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a three-handed final table.  A deal was agreed to between the final trio, with Lisa Teebagy (Lighthouse Point, FL) taking home first place money (and the leaderboard points that go with it).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Lisa Teebagy (Lighthouse Point, FL) $3,799
2. Angelo Castaldi (Sunrise, FL) $3,578
3. Robert Williams (Miami Gardens, FL) $2,709
4. Cesar Solares (North Miami, FL) $1,313
5. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $1,013
6. David Coughlin (Lighthouse Point, FL) $788
7. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $675
8. Adel Jo (Miami Beach, FL) $600
9. Jose Ordonez (Miami Beach, FL) $525

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, September 8th: Doors Open With Early Bird High Hands, With Scheduled Headlined By $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD)

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)

Tuesday, September 6th: Dave Henry Leads "Final Table Finish" Chop, Enters Top Five On Player Of The Month Leaderboard

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) continued it's good form, even scheduled up against the holiday weekend.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (127) entries, and an official prize pool of $25,781 (which was scheduled to be paid out across the top nine spots).  Action played through the money bubble, and after a few eliminations, a multi-way chop was agreed to.  Dave Henry (Coral Springs, FL) took home first place money ($5,649), with official results from the tournament listed below:

1. Dave Henry (Coral Springs, FL) $5,649
2. Philip Whitaker (Miami, FL) $3,255
3. Pretty Kelly (Stuart, FL) $3,255
4. Jose Ordonez (Miami Beach, FL) $3,255
5. Courtney Rowe (West Palm Beach, FL) $3,255
6. Alfredo Guevara (Hialeah, FL) $2,823
7. Kevin Naim (Miami Beach, FL) $2,227
8. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $1,031
9. Dane Kelly (Stuart, FL) $1,031

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, September 5th: Brandon Schwartz Tops Sunday's Five-Way Chop, With A Big Brown Expected For Tonight's $250 No Limit Hold'em, ($20,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish"

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) got underway at 2:00pm, and over the course of open registration, saw the field grow to a total of (145) entries.  The top nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a five-handed final table.  The remaining handful agreed to a deal, which saw Brandon Schwartz (North Miami, FL) take home first place money ($11,206).  The official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Brandon Schwartz (North Miami, FL) $11,206
2. Gregory Spinder (Parkland, FL) $10,671
3. Robert Williams (Miami Gardens, FL) $6,694
4. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $6,639
5. Matthew Bretzfield (Hollywood, FL) $5,790
6. Jason Marshman (Tamarac, FL) $2,500
7. Mark Rakoff (Royal Palm, FL) $2,500
8. Dennis Rodriguez (Davie, FL) $2,000
9. Courtney Rowe (West Palm Beach, FL) $2,000

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, September 4th: Saturday's Action Ends In Three-Way Deal, Sunday Headlined By Return Of $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD)

ICYMI: Saturday's $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) gave players another chance to add a tournament cash to their resume, and help better their standing on the Player of the Month leaderboard.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (59) entries, and an official prize pool of $5,400.  A total of eight players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a three-handed final table.  The final trio agreed to a deal, which saw the top two spots walk away with $1,450.  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Alvaro Vivas Grisales (Miami, FL) $1,450
2. Tyler Gray (Bradenton, FL) $1,450
3. Jose Cabrera (Coral Springs, FL) $902
4. Randy Walton (Pompano Beach, FL) $486
5. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $378
6. Melissa Mancini (Oakland Park, FL) $297
7. Steven Comoros (Boynton Beach, FL) $243
8. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, 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, September 3rd: Nicholas Bennett Tops Friday's Three-Way Chop, With More Weekend Poker Action In Store!!

ICYMI: The weekend tournament action kicked off at 6:00pm, with cards getting in the air for the $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD).  Registration for the event closed with a total of (70) entries, and after the optional add-ons were included into the official prize pool, the number closed at $5,050.  Nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table.  The final trio agreed to a deal, with Nicholas Bennett (Tavernier, FL) taking home first place money ($1,552).  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Nicholas Bennett (Tavernier, FL) $1,552
2. Kevin Montagna (Lauderhill, FL) $956
3. Susan Lichtenstein (Boynton Beach, FL) $888
4. Eugene Alkes (Boca Raton, FL) $442
5. Mohamad Mbaied (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $341
6. Christopher Sweener (Coconut Creek, FL) $265
7. Roberto Alvarado (Pompano Beach, FL) $227
8. Misty Bannigan (Boynton Beach, FL) $202
9. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $177

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, September 2nd: Kickstarter Promotion Opens The Doors, $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) Headlines Tournament Schedule

ICYMI: Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, with players looking to earn valuable early-month leaderboard points.  Registration was open through Level 8, with an optional add-on available to those that wanted to increase their stack at break.  The official field closed with (69) entries, and a $15,000 prize pool.  A total of nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing through the money bubble, and down to a heads-up final table (at which point a chop was agreed to).  Steven Scala (Skaneateles, NY) took home $4,370 for first place, with the official results from the tournament listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Steven Scala (Skaneateles, NY) $4,370
2. Robert Williams (Miami Gardens, FL) $3,878
3. David Albertson (Coral Springs, FL) $1,838
4. Shamica Lamar (Wellington, FL) $1,313
5. David Barbieri (Coconut Creek, FL) $1,013
6. Scott Livingston (Stuart, FL) $788
7. Akeelo Rhoden (Miami, FL) $675
8. Adel Jo (Miami, FL) $600
9. Anthony Casas (Miami, FL) $525

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, September 1st: As A New Month Begins, So Does The Player Of The Month Race (Kicking Off With Tonight's $200 No Limit Hold'em $15,000 GTD)

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 31st: Danilo Parada Gives It A Run, But Brian Vazquez Holds On To Top Spot For Player Of The Month (August)

ICYMI: Tuesday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) was the final event of the month, and with (10) points separating first and second place on the leaderboard, it was truly anyone's title to grab.  Tournament registration closed with a total of (66) entries, and after the optional add-ons were collected, the official prize pool closed at$4,710.  Nine players were scheduled to reach the money, and after the bubble burst, Danilo Parada would still remain (second place on the leaderboard).  He would eventually get eliminated in fifth place, falling short of the leaderboard points needs to overcome Brian Vazquez (who was officially crowned the August Player of the Month).  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Donald Gordon (Boynton Beach, FL) $1,491
2. Andrew Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,100
3. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $577
4. Brunel Sicar (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $412
5. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $318
6. Christopher Flores (Weston, FL) $247
7. Carl Rockoff (Tamarac, FL) $212
8. Jose Cabrera (Coral Springs, FL) $188
9. Dider Bramy (Parkland, FL) $165

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 30th: Player Of The Month Race Coming Down To Final Tournament Of August, With What Looks To Be A Two-Man Competition

ICYMI: Monday's $250 No Limit Hold'em "Final Table Finish" ($20,000 GTD) continues to be one of the more popular tournaments on the schedule, eclipsing the posted guarantee once again yesterday evening.  Registration for the tournament closed with a total of (107) entries, which equated to an official prize pool of $21,721.  As per the format, nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with healthy payouts available for those who cashed.  Action played down to a four-handed final table, at which point a chop was agreed to.  Denian Costa (Miami Beach, FL) took home first place money, with the official results listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Denian Costa (Miami Beach, FL) $5,161
2. Danilo Parada (Oakland Park, FL) $4,906
3. Jonathan Marcu (Boca Raton, FL) $3,705
4. Joseph Duchman (Miami, FL) $2,519
5. Eric Silverberg (Plantation, FL) $1,520
6. Paul Valenzuela (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $1,086
7. Roni Zelichonok (Miami, FL) $1,086
8. Brian Vazquez (Stone Park, IL) $869
9. Brandon Schwartz (Miami, FL) $869

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 29th: Next Few Days Will Go A Long Way Towards Determining August's Player Of The Month!!!

ICYMI: Sunday's $400 No Limit Hold'em ($50,000 GTD) "Final Table Finish" continued to offer players impressive payouts for those who cashed, with yesterday's installment getting underway at 2:00pm.  After the open registration period, the field official reached (139) entries, with the $50,000 prize pool scheduled to be paid out across the final nine players.  Action played through the money bubble and down to a four-handed final table, at which point a chop was agreed to.  Jean Fabien (Lake Worth, FL) took home first place money, but both Charlemagne Benjamin and Michael Newman also earned five-figure scores.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard: 

1. Jean Fabien (Lake Worth, FL) $10,502
2. Charlemagne Benjamin (Miami Gardens, FL) $10,332
3. Michael Newman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $10,028
4. Alejandro Funes (Miami, FL) $6,638
5. Ian O'Hara (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,500
6. Anthony Kern (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $2,500
7. Albert Barney (Deerfield Beach, FL) $2,500
8. Ory Hen (Hollywood, FL) $2,000
9. Theophilus Lawson (Miami Gardens, FL) $2,000

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 28th: Amir Baron Records Another Tournament Win, Four Tournament Remaining In August

ICYMI: Saturday's tournament action got underway at 6:00pm, with a steady stream of players showing up for the $130 No Limit Hold'em ($5,000 GTD) event.  Registration closed after Level 8, at which point the chip leader was determined (that player received $500 just for accomplishing that task).  Once cards were back in the air, those remaining learned that six spots were scheduled to earn a piece of the $4,500 prize pool.  Action played through the money bubble, and down to a three-handed final table (at which point a deal was agreed to).  Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) took home first place money, with official results from the event listed below (along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard):

1. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $1,430
2. Ali Ozesen (Boca Raton, FL) $1,162
3. David Coven (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $828
4. Alan Werner (Delray Beach, FL) $450
5. Anderson Patino (Miami, FL) $360
6. Andrew Daire (Boca Raton, FL) $270

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 27th: Moore and Breton Agree To Even Chop, With Players Still Trying To Climb The Leaderboard

ICYMI: Friday's $80 No Limit Hold'em ($4,000 GTD) offered players another great chance to better their standing on the Player of the Month leaderboard.  After a great showing, a total of (11) players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a heads-up final table.  Michael Moore (Bartelsville, OK) and Elvis Breton (Wellington, FL) agreed to an even chop, with each earning $1,529.  Official results from the tournament are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. Michael Moore (Bartelsville, OK) $1,529
2. Elvis Breton (Wellington, FL) $1,529
3. Zachary Bramwell (Plantation, FL) $717
4. Nicholas Ricci (Boynton Beach, FL) $485
5. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $369
6. Nick Fustel Barlatier (Plantation, FL) $296
7. Danny Blackburn (Deerfield Beach, FL) $245
8. Dean Stevenson (Coral Springs, FL) $207
9. Joseph De Palma (Pompano Beach, FL) $191
10. Amir Baron (Coral Springs, FL) $177
11. Kevin Montagna (Lauderhill, FL) $165

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 26th: David Barbieri Tops Thursday's Three-Way Chop, Brian Vazquez Is Leaderboard Frontrunner Heading Into The Weekend!!!

ICYMI: While every tournament is important in it's own right, the final events of August are going to go help decide the Player of the Month winner (there are no runaways in August).  Thursday's $200 No Limit Hold'em ($15,000 GTD) got underway at 6:00pm, and saw registration close with a total of (66) entries.  After the optional add-ons were included in the prize pool, there was still a small overlay...but those in the tournament were still competing for the $15,000 prize pool.  Nine players were scheduled to reach the money, with action playing down to a three-handed final table (at which point a deal was agreed upon).  Official results from the event are listed below, along with an updated Player of the Month leaderboard:

1. David Barbieri (Coconut Creek, FL) $3,988
2. Scott Livingston (Stuart, FL) $3,080
3. Jean Fabien (Lake Worth, FL) $3,018
4. Didier Bramy (Parkland, FL) $1,313
5. Robert Transue (North Lauderdale, FL) $1,013
6. Lashone Dobard (Hollywood, FL) $788
7. Nicholas Bennett (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $675
8. Michael Newman (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $600
9. James Tomblin (Ft. Lauderdale, FL) $525

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)