L.A. Poker
Classic - Season 1 - Feb 24, 2003
The final table at the L.A. Poker Classic proved that Gus
Hansen was no flash in the pan. Under the bright lights at
the set of the final table at the Commerce Casino “The
Great Dane” would take down his second World Poker Tour
title of the inaugural season.
The final table of this $10,000 buy in event was held on
February 24th 2003. 136 players entered the field creating
a prize pool of over $1.3 million dollars. Sitting down to
battle Hansen
stood Andy Bloch, David “The Dragon” Pham, Daniel
Rentzer, Steve Shkolnik, and Bob Stupak.
Hansen surprised no one when he continued his ultra aggressive
style at this final table. He attacked weakness relentlessly
when ever he saw the opportunity and was able to take down
another title earning $507,000. Combined with his previous
win at the Five Diamond Classic earlier in the season, Hansen
became the first player to earn over one million dollars in
World Poker Tour history.
