Gaming Guide - June 09

By Justin Azpiazu
As outside temperatures rise, poker action is heating up and June is going to be a scorcher with two of Broward County’s large tournament series.

The Hard Rock’s Summer Open Series and Pompano Park’s Florida State Poker Championships offer players a chance to make a big pay day in over 10 events. Both tournaments offer large buy in main events, each with a $150,000 guaranteed prize pool.

Towards the end of the month Miami Jai-Alai offers one of the more unique gambling experiences in Miami, with its domino tournament. Every month or so players from across South Florida gather at Miami’s oldest fronton to pin their wits against some of the best domino players in the area. Teams of two compete against other teams in hopes of being the last pair standing and winning a hefty first place prize. 

For racing fans our calendar points out several places where you could get your money on live and simulcast racing action.

Good luck!

Friday, June 5 – 6:30 p.m.
Best Bargain - Dania Jai-Alai - $100 buy in NLH tournament - 9,000 units, 30 minute blinds, 6:30 p.m.

Dania Jai-Alai - 301 E Dania Beach Blvd, Dania‎ - (954) 927-7581‎; www.dania-jai-alai.com

Saturday, June 6
Belmont Stakes – Belmont Park Elmont, N.Y.

Simulcast betting available at
Flagler Race Track, 401 NW 38th CT, Miami; (305)-649-3000
Calder Race Course, 21001 NW 27th Ave., Miami Gardens; (305) 625-1311‎
Gulfstream Park, 901 S. Federal Highway, Hallandale; (954) 454-7000 or (800) 771-TURF

Friday, June 12 – 2 p.m.
Isle Casino Pompano Park – Florida State Poker Championship – Event 1 -  $300 + $30 buy in - six handed NLH tournament
Pompano Park, 1800 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach, FL; (954) 972-2000; www.pompano-park.isleofcapricasinos.com

Sunday, June 14 – 11:30 a.m.
Mardi Gras at Hollywood
Crescent City Challenge - $450 + 40 buy in NHL tournament - $10,000 starting chip stack ($10 for $1,000 chips – optional dealer add on) – 30 minute blinds

Mardi Gras, 831 N Federal Hwy, Hallandale Beach; (954) 924-3200; www.playmardigras.com

Monday, June 15 – 1 p.m.
Isle Casino Pompano Park – Florida State Poker Championship – Event 5 - Florida poker room employees-only tournament -  $175 + $25 buy in. (Must show proof of employment)

Pompano Park, 1800 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach; (954) 972-2000; www.pompano-park.isleofcapricasinos.com

Friday, June 19 – 1 p.m.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood Summer Open Series – Event 8 - $150,000 guarantee - $1000 + $100 buy in NHL tournament

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 1-866-502-PLAY (7529); www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Friday, June 19 – 2:30 p.m.
Isle Casino Pompano Park
Florida State Poker Championship – Event 7 -  $150,000 guarantee $800 + $100 buy in NLH tournament - 25,000 units – 60 minute blinds

Pompano Park, 1800 SW 3rd St, Pompano Beach; 954-972-2000; www.pompano-park.isleofcapricasinos.com

Wednesday, June 24 – 1:30 p.m.
Miami Jai-Alai
Heads up NLH tournament - $150.00 buy in (32 player cap) 20 minute blinds.

Miami Jai-Alai, 3500 N.W. 37th Ave., Miami; 305-633-6400; www.miamijaialai.net

Saturday, June 27 - 11 a.m.
Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood
Big Slick tournament - $1,000 + $100 buy in $10,000 units – 60 minute blinds

Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way, Hollywood; 1-866-502-PLAY (7529); www.seminolehardrockhollywood.com

Sunday, June 28 – 4 p.m.
Miami Jai-Alai Domino Tournament - $55 buy in.

Miami Jai-Alai, 3500 N.W. 37th Ave., Miami; 305-633-6400; www.miamijaialai.net