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L.A. Poker Classic Vol. 22, No. 6 Card Player Magazine


2009 L.A. Poker Classic

by Tournament Reporters

By Ryan Lucchesi The L.A. Poker Classic tournament series was first hosted at Commerce Casino in 1992. The inaugural LAPC featured 31 events, including a half-dozen lowball tournaments, and culminated with a $5,000 no-limit hold'em championship. This tournament series started out big and ...

 
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    by The Scoop

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