The $200k GTD Big 50 kicked off the Los Angeles Poker Open 2026, with Long Hoang claiming the title.
The LA Poker Open is running at Commerce Casino until 25 November, with more than $1 million in guaranteed prize money across the series. The first of 11 tournaments has already been completed, with two flights held on each of the four starting days.
A total of 979 entries were recorded, meaning the $200,000 guarantee was not exceeded. The prize pool was distributed among 98 players, with Long Hoang eventually claiming the top prize of $50,000. The American defeated fellow countryman Alexander Farahi ($20,050) heads-up.
The Los Angeles Poker Open 2026
Date: November 6 to 25
Location: Commerce Casino, Los Angeles
Events: 11 + Satellites
Buy-Ins: $150 to $1,100
Website: commercecasino.com
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NLH LAPO BIG 50
Buy-In: $250
Entries: 979
Prize pool: $200.000 GTD
ITM: 98
Final Table Payouts
1st: Long Hoang, $50,000
2nd: Alexander Farahi, $20,050
3rd: Yue Wang, $12,090
4th: Tongguang Sun, $9,010
5th: Mark Tomasko, $7,050
6th: Larry Quang, $5,850
7th: Paul Araneta, $4,850
8th: Victor Vo, $4,050
9th: Kevork Srabian, $3,300