Action: South Florida gambling | Sun-Sentinel Blogstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//1972009-11-06T12:44:54ZGambling in Miami, Broward, Palm Beach CountiesMovable Type 3.36Winningham wins All-in season-endertag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2196732009-11-06T12:39:45Z2009-11-06T12:44:54Z Tom Winingham of Team Duck won the All in Free Poker finals in October at the Isle. He got over $1,600 in buy-ins to Isle events, including two into a $440 tournament. Next in line were Andy Payson, Maria...Nick Sortal
Tom Winingham of Team Duck won the All in Free Poker finals in October at the Isle.
He got over $1,600 in buy-ins to Isle events, including two into a $440 tournament.
Next in line were Andy Payson, Maria Dellutri, Walter Chance and Al Hinson. Then came Mitch "Magic Man" Davie, Pam McDole, Janice Dippel, Robert Filter and John Lynch, All won a $100 entry to the AIFP Cruise Satellite. The top 50 all qualified for the WWT season finale tournament in early 2010.
The next event is Jan. 10. All-in offers a full report.
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The top 10 all received trophies compliments of Gary Catronio of Space Crafters and Caran Art & Frame. The new season has just begun, and the 21st final is Jan. 10.
Palm Beach Princess casino has Mustang, motorcycle, WaveRunner giveawaystag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2190982009-11-05T12:58:01Z2009-11-05T14:39:08ZThe Palm Beach Princess Casino has a "swipe and win" game on each cruise, giving away a convertible Mustang GT, WaveRunner and a Yamaha V-Star 1300 motorcycle. The first giveaway is Nov. 22. And they're doing something interesting in the...Nick Sortal
Palm Beach Princess Casino has a "swipe and win" game on each cruise, giving away a convertible Mustang GT, WaveRunner and a Yamaha V-Star 1300 motorcycle. The first giveaway is Nov. 22.
And they're doing something interesting in the poker room: Sharing 100 Florida lottery tickets every Saturday night. If any of the 100 tickets hit 5 of 6 or 6 of 6 -- the big money -- everyone in the poker room splits the loot. I'm not exactly sure how you qualify -- what if you're just off to the side with a beer? -- but it's a fun idea. I give them credit.
There also is a blackjack tournament the first three Thursday nights in November, with a $5,000 final. One qualifier will be chosen each tournament, with a 90 percent payback.
Poker is having a $1,000 high hand promotion on Nov. 6, a WPT satellite tournament during the day on Nov. 14 and a free $300 prize pool no buy-in tournament on Thursday evenings.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Veteran’s Day: Veterans sail free both cruises, Nov. 11
Thanksgiving Celebration: Nov. 26, both cruises
Ladies Night: All women sail free on the evening cruise, Nov. 12. Lady voted best singer of the night will be crowned Princess Idol.
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www.PalmBeachPrincess.com.
from the Port of Palm Beach. There will be two one-drink minimum ($5) shows. The cruise also has a complimentary buffet, full Vegas-style casino with craps, roulette, blackjack, slots, keno and poker, a full sports book, a Vegas-style revue show and more. For reservations and more information, call (800) 841-7447 or go to PalmBeachPrincess.com.
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Why a $166 million win at the Hard Rock doesn't make centstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2200452009-11-04T20:24:53Z2009-11-04T20:36:54ZThe Seminole Tribe of Florida has settled up with a Daytona Beach man who thought he had won a $166 million jackpot Sunday at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Tampa. Bill Seebeck had been playing the Bally...Nick Sortal
"The Seminole Hard Rock Casino has made an offer to William Seebeck, and he has accepted, recognizing that the slot machine he was playing on Sunday malfunctioned, in what can be best described to the layman as a "computer glitch." The maximum payout on the Ultimate Party Spin machine played by Seebeck is $99,000, although his bet of $1.50 at the time of the malfunction could have generated a maximum payout of only $2,500, with the right combination. Determination of a malfunction was made by representatives of the machine’s manufacturer and software provider, according to established gaming industry standards, with confirmation from an independent third-party laboratory analysis. The casino has opted to settle this matter for an undisclosed amount as a good faith gesture, and we look forward to welcoming Mr. Seebeck on future visits."
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Property Date of Hit Jackpot Game/Wager Amount per line
Immokalee 8/30/2009 $3,577,519.11 Wheel of Fortune $5
Tampa HRH&C 11/25/2008 $2,551,037.56 Wheel of Fortune $5
Coconut Creek 7/19/2008 $2,029,596.52 Wheel of Fortune $.25
Coconut Creek 10/14/2008 $1,469,701.20 Millionaire Sevens $.05
Tampa HRH&C 2/26/2009 $1,195,508.90 Wheel of Fortune $5
Tampa HRH&C 3/8/2009 $833,013.62 Wheel of Fortune $1
Tampa HRH&C 5/10/2009 $776,341.60 Wheel of Fortune $.25
Immokalee 5/10/2009 $539,651.04 Wheel Of Fortune $1
Tampa HRH&C 1/12/2009 $425,245.51 Wheel of Fortune $1
Hollywood HRH&C 12/12/2008 $424,694.38 Quarter Millions $.02
Tampa 10/6/2008 $334,279.84 Wheel of Fortune $1
Tampa 9/13/2009 $1,463,313.30 Millionaire $.05
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Isle giving away Jeep Patriot, Lincoln MKZ in Novembertag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2185272009-11-04T11:54:25Z2009-11-04T12:05:37ZA Jeep Patriot and a Lincoln MKZ are top prizes at the Isle Casino and Racing in November. From 6 to midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, play a slot machine with your IsleOne card and be eligible to win $500 every...Nick Sortal
From 6 to midnight Saturday, Nov. 7, play a slot machine with your IsleOne card and be eligible to win $500 every five minutes.
From 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, enter to win a Jeep Patriot and a share of $5,000 in IslePlay.
Every Tuesday in November, qualify for the point progressive by playing every week starting at 2 times points on Nov. 3 and progressing to 5x points on Nov. 24.
Every Thursday in November, receive a 10 percent bonus up to $1,000 on all taxable jackpots.
From 3-9 p.m. Friday, Nov. 27, enter the high-tech sweepstakes and win a netbook every 10 minutes.
Beginning Nov. 29, collect a plush holiday toy. Earn 10 points every Sunday from Nov. 29 – Dec. 20 and collect a different cuddly toy every week.
Every Wednesday in November, IsleOne card members are invited to play in the Race for the Riches Slot Tournament from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Fifty winners will take home a share of $10,000 weekly. Earn “jewels” based on weekly scores. The finale is on Dec. 30 and top score wins $5,000 cash.
Enter to win a Lincoln MKZ and a share of $10,000 IslePlay on Nov. 28 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the Open Road Sweepstakes. Receive 2x entries on Mondays, 3x entries on Tuesdays and 4x entries on Wednesdays during the month.
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Nov. 21-30: “Thanks for the Memories” silent auction featuring a World War II vintage photo collection and Vietnam Collection. A percentage of the proceeds will benefit the foundation for the American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial.
Meanwhile, the casino's $1 million Football Frenzy continues, averaging 5,000 entrants per week. Pick 165 out of 245 games correctly during the 2009 season and win $1 million. Pick 100% of the games correct for the week and receive $1,000 IslePlay. Pick 100% correct and exact final scores from the Monday night game and receive a $2,500 bonus. You can enter once a day.
Every Sunday until January 3, 2010, from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., win a share of $15,000 in prizes including two tickets to the Super Bowl in Miami (a cash option for tickets will be offered).
Every Sunday starting at noon on the second floor of the casino has food and beverage specials, including $1 draft beers, 25 cent wings and $2 hot dogs.
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Look for new Mardi Gras poker room in mid-Novembertag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2192072009-11-03T12:50:18Z2009-11-03T12:55:36Z Mardi Gras' new Big Easy Poker Room is coming together. The idea is to have a more upscale location on the first floor, where players will have their own entrance and easy access to a full service liquor bar,...Nick SortalMardi Gras' new Big Easy Poker Room is coming together.
The idea is to have a more upscale location on the first floor, where players will have their own entrance and easy access to a full service liquor bar, video poker bar tops and their own dining area.
They hope to open by mid-November, and will have 30 tables. Currently, the poker room is on the second floor, where there are no slots but there is betting on the dog races and simulcast races.
The new room will include the the Bravo system from Genesis Gaming.
"This will allow us to rate and comp our players as a reward for their patronage, expedite seating, and food and beverage service as well," said Wil Herrera, poker room manager. Mardi Gras still plans on offering high hand promotions, with a special emphasis on no-limit players. Basically, it's $100 every hour, with $500 at 6 p.m. on weekdays.
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Coconut Creek promotions for Novembertag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2192692009-11-03T12:00:50Z2009-11-03T12:08:31ZSeminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving away a Cadillac each Saturday, and has set up a poker points system similar to Gulfstream: Mondays: 55-plus Silver Stars slot tournament, 9 a.m. to noon. Top 30 scores in the money. Free. Tuesdays:...Nick Sortal
Mondays: 55-plus Silver Stars slot tournament, 9 a.m. to noon. Top 30 scores in the money. Free.
Tuesdays: Black Gold Scratch Off: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Earn 200 points and receive a scratch off ticket with prizes of various amounts of free play, cash, bonus points or shares in the Black Gold Stock Promotion.
Wednesdays: Beat Bonner Slot Tournament: beat posted score and win up to $500 in free play. $20 entry fee.
Thursdays: Black Gold giveaway, Earn an entry for each 50 points, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Four winners each hour from 7-10 p.m.
Saturdays: Cash and Caddies: Earn an entry for each 50 points from 2-8 p.m.. Five winners each hour from 6-8 p.m. and 2009 Cadillac drawing at 8 p.m.
Sundays: Gold Digger Cash Grab, Each an entry for each 50 points, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Five winners each hour, 1-5 p.m.
and one winner enters the money machine to win up to $20,000.
SPECIAL CASINO PROMOTIONSNov. 1-30: Black Gold Shares promotion. Maximum amount allowed to be redeemed per day is $200
Nov. 8: $25,000 guaranteed giveaway: 6-10 p.m.; Five $1,000 winners at 6 p.m., 10 $500 free play winners at 7, 8 and 9 p.m.; One $5,000 cash winner at 10 p.m.
Nov. 16: Platinum Giveaway, Five $1,000 winners and one $5,000 winner at 8 p.m.
Nov. 29: Big Deal Day: 7 p.m.: Guest selected for quiz game and stuns to win their share of $30,000 in free play and prizes.
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Every day in November: Boomerang Bucks: All new members who enroll in the Player’s club and play for at least 30 minutes with a minimum loss of $10 will
Receive a voucher within 7 days for 50% of their loss (minimum of $5 & maximum of $100. Must be new member to all Seminole casinos.
THE POKER ROOM
High Hand Sundays, Tuesdays & Thursdays hourly from 11 a.m.-9 p.m.: $195 each hour.
Points Tournament Promotion" Win an entry into our $20,000 Poker Tournament. Top 50 point earners will be invited to play in the $20,000 Poker (Points) Tournament to be held on Jan. 2.
Points awarded Nov. 1-Dec. 25 as follows:
Sit and Go Tournament Play
$55 buy-in $85 buy-in $135
1st place = 27 points 1st place = 42 points 1st place = 68 points
2nd place = 16 points 2nd place = 25 points 2nd place = 40 points
3rd place = 12 points 3rd place = 18 points 3rd place = 27 points
(Ten handed tournament play, in the event of a chop points get divided evenly.)
Room High HandIn addition to a cash prize award, Room High Hand winner will receive 30 points
Royal Flush
In addition to cash prize, Royal Flush winners will receive 50 points.
Per Table High Hand
Starting at 8 a.m. Nov. 1, hourly table high hand winners will receive 10 points.
$5,000 Point Leader Payout: In addition to qualifying for the $20,000 Poker (Points) Tournament, players will also have the ability to receive additional prizes by becoming one of the top five point earners. The top five point leaders from November 1 – December 25 will receive cash prizes as follows:
1st place = $2,500
2nd place = $1,000
3rd – 5th place = $500
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ESPN here we come; Kevin Schaffel rides the World Series of Poker boomtag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2196352009-11-02T17:13:22Z2009-11-03T20:41:24Z So we finally got up online a big story I wrote about Kevin Schaffel -- and the overall poker boom -- that ran in Sunday's Sun-Sentinel. (Had a few computer problems, sorry.) The chip count: Darvin Moon: 58,930,000 Eric...Nick Sortal
So we finally got up online a big story I wrote about Kevin Schaffel -- and the overall poker boom -- that ran in Sunday's Sun-Sentinel.
(Had a few computer problems, sorry.)
The chip count:
Darvin Moon: 58,930,000
Eric Buchman: 34,800,000
Steven Begleiter: 29,885,000
Jeff Shulman: 19,580,000
Joseph Cada: 13,215,000
Kevin Schaffel: 12,390,000
Phil Ivey: 9,765,000
Antoine Saout: 9,500,000
James Akenhead: 6,800,000
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Hollywood woman wins Le Batard tournamenttag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2193732009-11-02T12:33:32Z2009-11-02T12:37:29Z Cathy Abbott of Hollywood took the winner’s trophy Wednesday night in the Dan Le Batard Celebrity Poker Tournament at Dania Jai-Alai. The tournament drew over 200 poker players despite game one of the World Series and the Miami Heat...Nick Sortal
Cathy Abbott of Hollywood took the winner’s trophy Wednesday night in the Dan Le Batard Celebrity Poker Tournament at Dania Jai-Alai.
The tournament drew over 200 poker players despite game one of the World Series and the Miami Heat opener. Buy-in was $50.
The final four players decided to “chop” the pot equally giving each player $1,381. Abbott (pictured with 790 The Ticket's Mike Ryan -- congrats on making the blog) was the chip leader and was awarded the tournament trophy.
By my stats, it's the first Le Batard female winner in the history of the tournament, which is about a year old. I think she's a regular at Dania, but I am not sure. Anyone know?
Dania Jai-Alai’s cardroom is open Sundays through Thursdays from noon to midnight, Friday and Saturdays from noon to 2 a.m. The fronton is located at 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd in Dania Beach.
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Gulfstream president Bill Murphy resignstag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2194962009-10-31T17:47:56Z2009-10-31T20:02:16Z Got this press release today: Gulfstream Park today announces the resignation of Bill Murphy from his posts as President and General Manager, effective October 30. Gulfstream Park opens its 2010 meeting Jan. 3 and Mr. Murphy will assist with...Nick Sortal
Gulfstream Park today announces the resignation of Bill Murphy from his posts as President and General Manager, effective October 30. Gulfstream Park opens its 2010 meeting Jan. 3 and Mr. Murphy will assist with the management transition as opening day approaches.
“I’d like to thank Magna Entertainment Corp. and Frank Stronach for the opportunity, and honor, of working with an incredible staff and with the greatest horsemen and jockeys in the world,” Mr. Murphy said. “I can’t say enough about the employees here. They successfully ran a business through the five years that this property was under constant construction. They put a great deal of pride into their work and I am very proud of my association with them.”
Mr. Murphy started at Gulfstream Park in June 2006 as a Vice President in charge of racing and in January 2007 was made President and General Manager.
Greg Rayburn, Magna Entertainment Corp.’s Chief Executive Officer stated “I would personally like to thank Bill for his contributions to Gulfstream Park and MEC over the years. He was instrumental in keeping Gulfstream Park the premier track for winter racing on the East Coast following our rebuild. We look forward to building on the solid foundation Bill helped establish as we look to the opening of the Village at Gulfstream Park and a new racing season.”
Working to get more info... Any thoughts or comments?
More in tomorrow's paper; watching UM and Gator games, filed the story for tomorrow's paper.
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Legislator may ask state to separate compacttag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2194282009-10-30T17:29:01Z2009-10-30T17:31:39ZI take back anything bad I said about Key West: A state legislator there says he's drafting legislation to get the pari-mutuel portion of the compact rolling. St. Pete Times' Shannon Colavecchio beat me to it, but here it is....Nick Sortal
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Isle takes flu prevention initiativestag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2185292009-10-30T13:55:17Z2009-10-30T14:24:33ZSlot machines, poker chips and cards -- and, hopefully, money. Plenty of places for the swine flu to lurk. The Isle Casino and Racing has announced initiatives to prevent the spread of the flu virus. The casino has advised employees...Nick Sortal
Ante Up magazine, says the Isle is doing the right thing.
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"They're doing a superb job," he says. "Almost everybody is going to be exposed to the swine flu.I think the key thing to understand is that the swine flu is not necessarily more dangerous than previous flus, except that it's far more contagious
"But say only a tiny percentage gets sick, it's a tiny percentage of a very large number. That makes for a lot of people," he says.
Toscano wrote a column earlier this year explaining that people can't get bacterial infections from handling poker chips, but was grossed out when Tiffany Michelle was shown eating and playing cards during the 2008 World Series of Poker. The difference is bacteria vs. a virus, he said.
"The studies done on poker chips cultured for bacteria, and there aren't that many transmitted on the chip," he said. "Viruses are different. The swine flu does live even on hard surfaces, such as chips and slot buttons. So those hard surfaces need to be disinfected and that's encouraged."
He also tells people to get a flu vaccine -- and not the seasonal flu vaccine.
Meanwhile, poker players should be advised not to touch their nose and mouth while they're playing until after they've had a chance to wash their hands.
As far as eating at the table: Some poker rooms will put nuts or a little party mix it in a tiny medicine cup, so patrons can pour it into their mouths without touching it. Dr. Toscano says that's much preferable to, say, eating nuts or potatochips out off the bag with your fingers.
"The bad stuff is going from chips to fingers to food to mouth," he said.
The same goes for smokers. They should wash their hands first, although Dr. Toscano doesn't advise anyone to smoke.
ESPN dishes on World Series of Pokertag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2192512009-10-29T17:54:34Z2009-11-02T16:19:43ZThe best player in the game, a logger with no credit card or cell phone and the possiblity of the youngest champion in World Series of Poker history. “Those three storylines alone are facscinating,” ESPN’s Norman Chad said Thursday at...Nick Sortal
The best player in the game, a logger with no credit card or cell phone and the possiblity of the youngest champion in World Series of Poker history.
“Those three storylines alone are facscinating,” ESPN’s Norman Chad said Thursday at the network’s pre-series press conference.
He's referring to Phil Ivey, who has won seven WSOP bracelets; Darvin Moon, the chip leader, a logger from West Virginia; and 21-year-old Joe Cada.
ESPN will show a feature at 7 p.m. Tuesday on Ivey in its show, E-60. Coincidentally (?) he's on the cover of this week’s ESPN The Magazine. Then the final table narrows to nine in the 9 p.m. telecast.
Part of the conversation focused on Tuesday's telecast, where Ivey mucked his hand, although it was a winner. He had a pair of eights, and four spades hit the board. He mucked when he saw an overpair, costing him about 2.1 million chips.
"On the tape; my first reaction wwas something’s wrong with the tape; I just couldn’t believe it was happening," Chad said. "It was like watching Michaelangelo drop his paint brush.".
The November Nine meet Saturday, play down to two, who vie at 10 p.m. Vegas time Monday night.
Other topics: Jeff Shulman apparently is the only player with a coach, and he has Phil Hellmuth.
"It’s either the greatest move in history or the greatest mistake in history," Chad said. "He could win the main event and be overshadowed by his coach."
Lon McEachern on Kevin Schaffel of Coral Springs: "He’s not a flash in the pan. He’s been playing longer than anybody else. He carries himself well and is very charismatic."
Halloween happenings: Casino costume parties, conteststag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2189122009-10-29T11:17:50Z2009-10-29T11:24:35Z Three casinos are getting into Halloween, encouraging patrons to dress up. The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is having a Scary Rock Star Costume Contest tonight. First prize is a $16,000 package that includes a motorcycle...Nick Sortal
Three casinos are getting into Halloween, encouraging patrons to dress up.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is having a Scary Rock Star Costume Contest tonight. First prize is a $16,000 package that includes a motorcycle and $5,000 cash; second prize is a $3,700 package that includes a cruise for two. Registration begins 7:30 p.m. for the contest at 9 p.m. Contact: SeminoleParadise.com/scaryrockstars Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving away more than $5,000 in cash and prizes at its costume contest Saturday. Register between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. for the contest at 11. A Haunted Masquerade Carnival dinner and live entertainment party will be 8 p.m. Saturday, for $55. Contact: SeminoleCoconutCreekCasino.com; 954-977-6700. And a Haunted Masquerade dinner and party benefiting the SOS Children’s Villages Florida will be 6 p.m. Sunday, for $50. Contact: 954-420-5030
Mardi Gras Gaming Casino and Racetrack in Hallandale Beach invites all to its Hallo-Gras III Scarefest costume contest at 8:31 p.m. today. The casino will award $500 cash and trophies for scariest, funniest, most original, best casino theme and best couple. Contact: PlayMardiGras.com; 954-924-3200.
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Beer pong World Series qualifier in Coconut Creektag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2191142009-10-28T19:07:47Z2009-10-28T19:38:58Z Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is hosting a satellite tournament at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 that will give the winning two-person team a free trip to Las Vegas to compete in the fifth annual World Series of Beer Pong. Entry...Nick Sortal
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is hosting a satellite tournament at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 that will give the winning two-person team a free trip to Las Vegas to compete in the fifth annual World Series of Beer Pong.
Entry fee is $20 and players will receive $20 in free play in the casino.
"We expect a big turnout,” said Seminole Casino Coconut Creek GM Steve Bonner.
Last year's WSOBP, created by BPONG.COM, drew more than 800 players from the United States and Canada. This year's event is Jan. 1-5 at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
Grand prize is $50,000, with additional payouts and prizes for second through fourth place winning teams.
Beer Pong consists of an 8-foot table on which 10, 16-ounce cups are arranged in bowling pin formation and filled with approximately four ounces of liquid each. Each two-person team takes turns tossing ping pong balls into their opponent’s cups. If a ball goes in, the cup is removed. The first team to eliminate its opponent’s cups wins.
Satellite tournament registration forms are now available at the casino’s cashier’s cage and by phone at 954-283-2826. The tournament is limited to the first 64 teams registered.
Participants must be 21 years or older. For more information email BeerPong@stofgaming.com or call 954-283-2746.
Second prize at Coconut Creek is $1,000, third is $750, and the top 12 get at leat $50 in free casino play.
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Flagler Magic City Casino averages $472 per machine for first four daystag:blogs.trb.com,2009:/entertainment/news/gambling/blog//197.2188952009-10-28T11:00:15Z2009-10-28T11:04:34ZFour days don't make a casino, but it certainly could predict a bright future. Flagler Dog Track, now also known as the Magic City Casino, averaged $472 win per machine in its opening four days, Oct. 15-18, according to Division...Nick Sortal
Magic City Casino, averaged $472 win per machine in its opening four days, Oct. 15-18, according to Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering records.
In English: They made $472 each day off of each of its 700 slot machines. By comparison, the Isle made $168 per machine Oct. 12-18, Gulfstream took in $145 that week and Mardi Gras $100.
Now, admittedly the comparisons are unfair because a.) Flagler had an unexpected opening-day curiousity rush of people, a newness factor working for them and b.) they have only 700 machines, so "win-per-machine" is kind of bogus. The Isle has 1,459 slots, Mardi Gras 1,354 and Gulfstream 849. Flagler's average would dip if they had more machines.
Still, as I wrote when the casino opened, they must be doing some things right.
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Tom Winingham of Team Duck won the All in Free Poker finals in October at the Isle.
He got over $1,600 in buy-ins to Isle events, including two into a $440 tournament.
Next in line were Andy Payson, Maria Dellutri, Walter Chance and Al Hinson. Then came Mitch "Magic Man" Davie, Pam McDole, Janice Dippel, Robert Filter and John Lynch, All won a $100 entry to the AIFP Cruise Satellite. The top 50 all qualified for the WWT season finale tournament in early 2010.
The next event is Jan. 10. All-in offers a full report.
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The top 10 all received trophies compliments of Gary Catronio of Space Crafters and Caran Art & Frame. The new season has just begun, and the 21st final is Jan. 10.
Mardi Gras' new Big Easy Poker Room is coming together.
The idea is to have a more upscale location on the first floor, where players will have their own entrance and easy access to a full service liquor bar, video poker bar tops and their own dining area.
They hope to open by mid-November, and will have 30 tables. Currently, the poker room is on the second floor, where there are no slots but there is betting on the dog races and simulcast races.
The new room will include the the Bravo system from Genesis Gaming.
"This will allow us to rate and comp our players as a reward for their patronage, expedite seating, and food and beverage service as well," said Wil Herrera, poker room manager. Mardi Gras still plans on offering high hand promotions, with a special emphasis on no-limit players. Basically, it's $100 every hour, with $500 at 6 p.m. on weekdays.
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So we finally got up online a big story I wrote about Kevin Schaffel -- and the overall poker boom -- that ran in Sunday's Sun-Sentinel.
(Had a few computer problems, sorry.)
The chip count:
Darvin Moon: 58,930,000
Eric Buchman: 34,800,000
Steven Begleiter: 29,885,000
Jeff Shulman: 19,580,000
Joseph Cada: 13,215,000
Kevin Schaffel: 12,390,000
Phil Ivey: 9,765,000
Antoine Saout: 9,500,000
James Akenhead: 6,800,000
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Cathy Abbott of Hollywood took the winner’s trophy Wednesday night in the Dan Le Batard Celebrity Poker Tournament at Dania Jai-Alai.
The tournament drew over 200 poker players despite game one of the World Series and the Miami Heat opener. Buy-in was $50.
The final four players decided to “chop” the pot equally giving each player $1,381. Abbott (pictured with 790 The Ticket's Mike Ryan -- congrats on making the blog) was the chip leader and was awarded the tournament trophy.
By my stats, it's the first Le Batard female winner in the history of the tournament, which is about a year old. I think she's a regular at Dania, but I am not sure. Anyone know?
Dania Jai-Alai’s cardroom is open Sundays through Thursdays from noon to midnight, Friday and Saturdays from noon to 2 a.m. The fronton is located at 301 E. Dania Beach Blvd in Dania Beach.
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Three casinos are getting into Halloween, encouraging patrons to dress up.
The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood is having a Scary Rock Star Costume Contest tonight. First prize is a $16,000 package that includes a motorcycle and $5,000 cash; second prize is a $3,700 package that includes a cruise for two. Registration begins 7:30 p.m. for the contest at 9 p.m. Contact: SeminoleParadise.com/scaryrockstars
Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is giving away more than $5,000 in cash and prizes at its costume contest Saturday. Register between 7:30 and 10:30 p.m. for the contest at 11. A Haunted Masquerade Carnival dinner and live entertainment party will be 8 p.m. Saturday, for $55. Contact: SeminoleCoconutCreekCasino.com; 954-977-6700. And a Haunted Masquerade dinner and party benefiting the SOS Children’s Villages Florida will be 6 p.m. Sunday, for $50. Contact: 954-420-5030
Mardi Gras Gaming Casino and Racetrack in Hallandale Beach invites all to its Hallo-Gras III Scarefest costume contest at 8:31 p.m. today. The casino will award $500 cash and trophies for scariest, funniest, most original, best casino theme and best couple. Contact: PlayMardiGras.com; 954-924-3200.
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Seminole Casino Coconut Creek is hosting a satellite tournament at 8 p.m. Nov. 12 that will give the winning two-person team a free trip to Las Vegas to compete in the fifth annual World Series of Beer Pong.
Entry fee is $20 and players will receive $20 in free play in the casino.
"We expect a big turnout,” said Seminole Casino Coconut Creek GM Steve Bonner.
Last year's WSOBP, created by BPONG.COM, drew more than 800 players from the United States and Canada. This year's event is Jan. 1-5 at the Flamingo Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas.
Grand prize is $50,000, with additional payouts and prizes for second through fourth place winning teams.
Beer Pong consists of an 8-foot table on which 10, 16-ounce cups are arranged in bowling pin formation and filled with approximately four ounces of liquid each. Each two-person team takes turns tossing ping pong balls into their opponent’s cups. If a ball goes in, the cup is removed. The first team to eliminate its opponent’s cups wins.
Satellite tournament registration forms are now available at the casino’s cashier’s cage and by phone at 954-283-2826. The tournament is limited to the first 64 teams registered.
Participants must be 21 years or older. For more information email BeerPong@stofgaming.com or call 954-283-2746.
Second prize at Coconut Creek is $1,000, third is $750, and the top 12 get at leat $50 in free casino play.
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