The filming by FOX Sports Networks of three of World Poker Tour's® premier final tables – filled with the best players in the world competing for millions of dollars in prize money – is taking place March 11-13, 2019 at the state-of-the-art HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas at the Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Final Table Dates & Times
WPT L.A. Poker Classic: March 11, 2019
WPT Gardens Poker Championship: March 12, 2019
WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open: March 13, 2019
Final tables start @ 4:00 PM local time and guests should plan to arrive by 3:30 PM.
Plan to come early and stay late as great prizes will be raffled off throughout the viewing of the final tables!
HyperX, Allied Esports and Esports Arena join forces with Luxor to bring the ultimate competition gaming and entertainment experience to the Strip – HyperX Esports Arena Las Vegas.
This flagship venue features a state-of-the-art gaming and broadcast center that will thrill both amateur and professional gamers looking for world class competition or high-tech nightlife.
The 30,000 square foot multi-level arena includes a competition stage, 50 foot LED video wall, telescopic seating, daily gaming stations, unique food and beverage offerings, and a network tv-quality production studio. All, an unmatched experience in Las Vegas!
Luxor Hotel and Casino recently unveiled its newly remodeled rooms as the hotel premiered their re-design of more than 1,700 hotel rooms in its East and West towers.
Envisioned by MGM Resorts International Design, the remodeled rooms are inspired by the unique geometric form for which the Luxor is well-known and feature a crisp, natural color palette and modern, efficient design.
WPT has secured a block of rooms for our fans featuring a special event rate available only during the WPT Champions Cup Finals.
The World Poker Tour returns to the City of Angels with the $10,000 buy-in WPT L.A. Poker Classic set for March 2-6, 2019 at The Commerce Hotel & Casino, and featuring the final table on March 11 at the HyperX Esports Arena at Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
This is one of the oldest events on the WPT schedule and one of the most prestigious on the tour, with players coming from not only all over the United States, but also around the world.
LAPC has become one of the biggest festivals in poker and preliminary events this year's two-month series began January 16 earlier this year. The series is the longest running, most successful tournament series in the Los Angeles area.
Play leading up to the final table is currently underway. To follow Live Updates reporting, please visit WorldPokerTour.com.
Leading the charge heading into the final table is Frank Stepuchin (pictured above) with 4,065,000 chips.
The rest of the pack consists of Shannon Shorr in a somewhat distant second place with 1,710,000 chips, followed by Steve Sung in third place with 1,580,000 chips.
Last but not least, we have Brent Roberts (1,385,000), Ray Qartomy (820,000), and Jonathan Abdellatif (555,000).
Here are the payouts for the WPT Gardens Poker Championship Final Table:
1st: $548,825*
2nd: $355,885
3rd: $259,880
4th: $192,465
5th: $144,595
6th: $110,225
Dave Farah (pictured second from left) is the chip leader with a whopping 18,850,000 chips as the final six players take their seats at the HyperX Esports Arena.
Brandon Hall is not far behind with 14,100,000, followed by Daniel Buzgon, currently in third place, with 9,100,000 chips.
Joseph Di Rosa Rojas (5,800,000), Ian O'Hara (5,100,000), and Vinicius Lima (3,550,000) round out the rest of the final table.
The payouts for the WPT Borgata Winter Poker Open final table look as follows:
1st: $728,430*
2nd: $485,611
3rd: $359,555
4th: $268,810
5th: $202,942
6th: $154,734
Is this truly a FREE event?
Yes, the taping of the WPT Champions Cup Finals event is free to attend as a guest of the World Poker Tour. This is way to show our appreciation to the poker community and its fans to join us in Las Vegas at the HyperX Esports Arena if you are in the area or are planning on being in the area during that time.
Will World Poker Tour cover my airfare and hotel to attend the WPT Champions Cup Finals?
While we would love to, we cannot. Any person interested in joining us can attend as a WPT guest free of charge, but will need to provide their own travel and hotel arrangements. Through our relationship with the Luxor Hotel & Casino, we are able to pass on preferred hotel rates for anyone who would like to attend and is coming from out of town.
I live in the area, do I still need to RSVP? And what can I expect if I attend the WPT Champions Cup Finals?
Yes, even if you're a local, please simply let us know you're coming by RSVPing for the event above. Once you register, you'll receive a confirmation email that will serve as your entry ticket. Once you get to the HyperX Esports Arena, locate a WPT Staff member wearing a WPT badge. Show them your confirmation email and let them know you are a guest of the World Poker Tour.
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