The only certain way to attract the tournament players in L.A. is with guarantees. Matt Savage, a gambler by nature, has really pushed the envelope to his competitors. The opening event at the Commerce casino’s ,Telegraph Road, flagship LAPC tournament will be a $1 million guarantee. Yes for a buy in of $335 the winner should receive $300k or more. Of course, I expect with so much money on the line the final table will probably negotiate a deal.

The tournament begins on Wednesday 20th January with the final on Sunday 24th. Players start with 3000 chips and the levels are forty minutes. Players are allowed, make that encouraged, to play on all four Day ones.

On January 8th the Bicycle Club, Eastern/Florence in Bell, will begin a weekend $120 buy in with a $100k guarantee.You can enter at Noon and/or 7pm on Friday and Saturday and Noon on Sunday for the final at 7pm Sunday.

These tournaments offer good value for the tournament players.Results will appear here on Pokergossip.

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