WPT Global Canada - Team
WPT Global - Team
Adam Pliska, President & CEO
Adam Pliska is a graduate of the University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts and the University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2003. As the President and CEO, Adam oversees the entire WPT, from live events to online services and television broadcasts. He was also named the Industry Person of the Year at the 2014 American Poker Awards.
David Polgreen, General Counsel
David Polgreen is a graduate of St. John’s College in Annapolis, Maryland, and New York University School of Law. He has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2014. As the General Counsel, David is responsible for providing specialized and strategic legal advice to all divisions of the WPT, working closely with the management team on contract drafting and negotiation, regulatory compliance, strategic transactions, and business development ideas and opportunities.
Angelica Hael, Vice President of Global Tour Management
Angelica Hael is a graduate of Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology. She has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2010. As the Vice President of Global Tour Management, Angelica oversees the overall management of the WPT tour and WPT-branded events worldwide.
Deborah Frazzetta, Vice President of Finance
Deborah Frazzetta is a graduate with a degree in Finance from California State University, Long Beach. She has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2003. As the Vice President of Finance, Deborah oversees all financial operations of the WPT and directly manages the company’s financial planning and structure.
Hermance Blum, Vice President of Marketing
Hermance Blum is a graduate of IUT Paris XII and the Aspect Sydney School. She has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2011. As the General Manager of WPT Europe, Hermance oversees the overall management of the WPT National Tour and WPT Main Tour events throughout Europe.
Loc Sondheim, Vice President of WPT Studios
Loc Sondheim is a graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Film and English from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He first joined the World Poker Tour in 2007 and later worked in various television and film studios before returning in 2017. As the Vice President of WPT Studios, Loc oversees production as the head of production, supervises distribution and advertising sales, and maximizes revenue and partnerships for 20 years of World Poker Tour content through syndication and streaming networks.
Jeremy Clemons, Vice President of Online Services
Jeremy Clemons is a graduate of Western Kentucky University and a leader in theonline poker industry. He has been involved with the World Poker Tour (WPT) since 2018. As the Vice President of Online Services, Jeremy oversees the development and management of WPT’s online platforms, including the website and mobile applications.
FAQ
How to play okey online?
How to play okey online? During the game each player receives a hand of 14 tiles. The objective of the game is to form a hand that consists entirely of sets of equal numbered tiles and runs of consecutive tiles of the same color. This can be achieved by drawing and discarding tiles. The first player to complete their hand wins the game.
How do you become a WPT player?
How do you become a WPT player? Players can qualify for the WPT at the local casino where the event is held. In addition, online poker operators including partypoker offer satellites to many WPT events. Players can also qualify for free via the Club WPT app and will be able to qualify in the future at WPT Global.
How many decks are used in poker?
how many decks are used in poker? In most popular poker variants, such as Texas Hold’em and Omaha, a standard deck of 52 playing cards is used. Each deck contains four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades) and consists of 13 ranks (Ace, 2 through 10, and the face cards: Jack, Queen, and King). However, it’s important to note that the number of decks used in poker can vary depending on the specific game or variation being played.
How do I install WPT Global?
How do I install WPT Global? Windows - minimum system requirements: Windows 7, min 500MB disk space, 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) 1. Press the button to start the download 2. Once the app has downloaded to your computer, open the file (check your “Download” folder) to launch the installer 3. Follow the installer’s instructions Mac - minimum system requirements: macOS 10.14, min 500MB disk space, 3 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)