Participating in the World Poker Tour Tournament at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas in May was David Williams, who was eliminated on the first day. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
World Poker Tour Tournament participant Tuan Le is such a big gambler that the Bellagio Hotel comped him this suite for his stay. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
World Poker Tour Tournament player Tuan Le takes stock during the competition. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Phil Laak concentrates while playing during the World Poker Tour Tournament at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas in May. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Phil Laak, known as the “Unabomber,” takes in the play as a participant at the World Poker Tour Tournament in Las Vegas last May. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Tuan Le plays in a “Battle of Champions,” which includes winners of tournaments in season 3 of the World Poker Tour Tournament. Tuan Le won two events during season 3. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Phil Laak holds his chips as he participates in the World Poker Tour Tournament at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas last May. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Tuan Le continues in a “Battle of Champions,” which pits an elite group of winners from previous tournaments against each other. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
Hands are dealt at the World Poker Tour Tournament, held at the Mirage Hotel in Las Vegas from May 23-26. (Gary Friedman / LAT)
