Over the past couple of decades, the LA Poker Classic at Commerce Casino has grown into one of poker’s biggest events. Players from around the world flock to the City of Angels in hopes of running well and scoring big. Now celebrating its phenomenal twentieth edition, the LAPC prominently stands as a must-attend series on every poker professional’s calendar.
Those making the journey have come to expect an impeccable event schedule, dynamic tournament structures and top-notch action. Once again, WPT Executive Tour Director Matt Savage takes the helm to oversee the competition and drama of this very special stop on the World Poker Tour.
Through the years, the renowned WPT LA Poker Classic Main Event has attracted the game’s best players and most famous names, and for our historic tenth season we expect one incredible tournament. Of the nine past WPT LAPC Champions, five are multiple WPT winners — Gus Hansen, Michael Mizrachi, Alan Goehring, Cornel Cimpan and Antonio Esfandiari. In addition, Phil Ivey captured his only WPT title here at Commerce. Superstars are made in Los Angeles, and one more will be created this year when their name is etched onto the WPT Champions Cup to join this list of the first nine WPT LAPC champions:
Season 1 – Gus Hansen – $532,490
Season 2 – Antonio Esfandiari – $1,399,135
Season 3 – Michael Mizrachi – $1,859,909
Season 4 – Alan Goehring – $2,391,550
Season 5 – Eric Hershler – $2,429,970
Season 6 – Phil Ivey – $1,596,100
Season 7 – Cornel Cimpan – $1,686,760
Season 8 – Andras Koroknai – $1,788,001
Season 9 – Greg Brooks – $1,654,120
