L.A. Poker Classic Championship hosted by Commerce Casino

Commerce Casino will host the L.A. Poker Classic between the 19th and 24th of January. The championship will include Stud Hi/Low Split, Omaha Hi/Low Split, 7-Card Stud, Pot Limit Omaha High and No Limit Hold'em tournaments. The prize pool is estimated at $7 million. The big winner will receive $2 million and a guaranteed seat at the World Poker Tour (WPT) championship to be held in Las Vegas at the Bellagio. The runner-up will get $1 million.

The championship will bring in over 600 players including Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Howard Lederer, Annie Duke, Jennifer Harman, T.J. Cloutier, plus many more. The event will air on the Travel Channel on Wednesdays at 9 pm EST.

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