Commerce Casino Poker, Poker in California:

Los Angeles, CA:  Commerce Casino will host the L.A. Poker Classic from January 22nd - March 2, 2009, tournaments for the 2009 series have buy-ins ranging from $345 to $10,000. Events for the 2009 LAPC include No Limit Hold ‘Em, Pot Limit Omaha High, 7-Card Stud, Omaha Hi/Low Split and Stud Hi/Low Split tournaments.

LA Poker Classic Championship will  be televised on the World Poker Tour, this is Commerce Casino’s Premiere No Limit Hold ‘Em Championship event. It has a $10,000 buy-in and is expected to draw more than 600 players, February 21-26, with a anticipated prize pool of more than $6 million.

Satellites are scheduled throughout January and February. Mega Satellite Day, Friday, February 20th is an entire day of satellites dedicated to win entry into the $10,000 Championship event.

2009 L.A. Poker Classic Schedule of Events - All events start at 1 PM unless otherwise noted:

Event #1
Thursday, January 22
No Limit Hold’em $20K Guarantee
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #2
Friday, January  23
No Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #3
Saturday, January  24
Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #4
Sunday, January  25
No Limit Hold’em
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #5
Monday, January  26
7 Card Stud
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #6
Tuesday, January  27
Omaha 8 or Better
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #7
Wednesday, January  28
No Limit Hold’em Shootout
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #8
Thursday, January  29
Limit Hold’em
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #9
Friday, January  30
No Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #10
Saturday, January  31
No Limit Hold’em - Mulitple Re-Buys $250K Guarantee
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #11
Sunday, February 1
No Limit Hold’em Deep Stack
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #12
Monday, February 2
Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #13
Tuesday, February 3
No Limit Hold’em - 6 Handed
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #14
Wednesday, February 4
Omaha 8 or Better/Stud 8 or Better
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #15
Thursday, February 5
No Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #16
Friday, February 6
7 Card Stud
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #17
Saturday, February 7
No Limit Hold’em - 1 Optional Re-buy $300K Guarantee
$970 + $30 + $65 = $1,065

Event #18
Sunday, February 8
No Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #19
Sunday, February 8 at 3pm
Pot Limit Omaha
$1,455 + $45 + $85 = $1,585

Event #20
Monday, February 9
No Limit Hold’em
$1,940 + $60 + $95 = $2,095

Event #21
Tuesday, February 10
No Limit Hold’em
$970 + $30 + $65 = $1,065

Event #22
Wednesday, February 11
H.O.R.S.E - $10K Seat Added
$970 + $30 + $65 = $1,065

Event #23
Thursday, February 12
No Limit Hold’em - $10K Seat Added
$970 + $30 + $65 = $1,065

Event #24
Friday, February 13
No Limit Hold’em - $10K Seat Added
$1,455 + $45 + $85 = $1,585

Event #25
Saturday, February 14
No Limit Hold’em - $10K Seat Added
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #26
Sunday, February 15
No Limit Hold’em - $10K Seat Added
$1,455 + $45 + $85 = $1,585

Event #27
Sunday, February 15 at 3pm
Pot Limit Omaha - 1 Optional Re-Buy
$4,750 + $150 + $100 = $5,000

Event #28
Monday, February 16
No Limit Hold’em - $10K Seat Added - $100K Guarantee
$291 + $9 + $35 = $335

Event #29
Monday, February 16 at 3pm
H.O.R.S.E. Championship - 3 Day Event
$9,600 + $300 + $100 = $10,000

Event #30
Tuesday, February 17
No Limit Hold’em
$970 + $30 + $65 = $1,065

Event #31
Wednesday, February 18
No Limit Hold’em
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #32
Wednesday, February 18 at 3pm
Heads-Up Championship - 3 Day Event
$9,600 + $300 + $100 = $10,000

Event #33
Thursday, February 19
No Limit Hold’em Shootout
$485 + $15 + $45 = $545

Event #34
Friday, February 20
Mega Satellite Day - 11am, 3pm & 7pm
$1,000 + $30 + $20 = $1,050

Event #35
Saturday, February 21 thru Thursday, February 26 at 12pm
No Limit Hold’em Championship
$9,600 + $300 + $100 = $10,000

For more information contact the Commerce tournament desk at 323-721-2100.

Bicycle Casino Poker, California Poker Rooms:

Los Angeles, CA:  The Bicycle Casino will host “Memorial Poker Classic” to benefit The Fallen Heroes Fund on Sunday, February 22nd at 4pm.  The “Memorial Poker Classic” has a $120 ($100+20) buy in, all buy-in money will go to The Fallen Heroes Fund.

For more info contact the Bicycle Casino at 562-806-4646.

Chumash Casino Poker Room, Poker Rooms in California:

Santa Ynez, CA:  The Chumash Casino poker room will host their 2009 “Pot O’ Gold” Tournament at 9am on Saturday, January 24th. The $240 buy-in No Limit Hold’em “Pot O’ Gold” Tournament has a $125,000 Guaranteed prize pool.  Players will start the “Pot O’ Gold” with 5,000 in chips, the first round of the tournament will be 1 hour, switching to 30 minute levels for the rest of the tournament.

The $20 entry fee will be waived for all players registering before Saturday, January 17th.  Seating is limited to the first 630 players.

For more info contact the Chumash poker room at 805-691-1968.

Oaks Card Club, California Poker Rooms:

Emeryville, CA:  The Oaks Card Club will host their “Super Saturday” Deep Stack poker tournament  at 11am on Saturday, January 17th.  This tournament has a $300 + $30 Buy-In, players receive 6,000 in tournament chips with no-rebuys or add-ons, blind rounds are 25 minutes. Sign-ups start at 9:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament.  The Super Saturday Deep Stack Tournament pays the top 20 places, 1st place also wins an Oaks Club Jacket!

For more info contact the Oaks Card Club at 510-653-4456.