WPT and LAPC Reunite: A New Era for Poker's Historic Tournament

The World Poker Tour (WPT) and Los Angeles Poker Classic (LAPC) have reunited after six years of separation, aiming to revive the historic tournament. The latest edition of the Los Angeles Poker Classic (LAPC) main event drew only 50 entries, signaling critical issues. The World Poker Tour (WPT) and the Los Angeles Poker Classic (LAPC) have rekindled their relationship, with the LAPC set to join the WPT in 2027.

The LAPC prize pool was $4,727,550 in 2020 when it was affiliated with the WPT. In contrast, the LAPC main event has doled out $5,908,100 in prize money over the last five years. The LAPC drew an average of 513 entries in its last five years with the WPT, but has drawn 634 total entries in the five years since.

The WPT will have hosted eight U.S. events at $3,500-plus by the end of the year. The LAPC will return to its old one-and-done freezeout structure. The Commerce Casino & Hotel is planning promotions, giveaways, and satellite tournaments for the LAPC.