The WPT Welcome Party

Photos By Ging Masinda-Quinto

The night before action begin here at the WPT L.A. Poker Classic, there was a WPT Welcome Party for the players. Matthew Waxman (pictured) seems particularly excited to have received a ticket for a free drink.

Mike Sexton and Vince Van Patten pose for a photo in front of the Royal Flush Girls Social Bar with a group of the Ourgame players. These players belong to the David Chiu Poker Academy, and traveled here all the way from China.

Players Tyler Patterson and Danielle Andersen cut loose at the WPT Welcome Party.

WPT President Adam Pliska (left) and Commerce Casino Tournament Coordinator Sam Quinto

WPT Champions Club members Matt Waxman (center) and McLean Karr (right)

The media was also able to unwind at the WPT Welcome Party, as Bluff Magazine Senior Writer Tim Fiorvanti (left) and Commerce writer/photographer Jay Newnum (center) hang out with WPT Producer George Sylak (right).

From left to right, Darryll Fish, Tony Dunst, and Brian Hastings mug for a photo during the WPT Welcome Party.