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

Can you play poker with 1 deck?

Can you play poker with 1 deck? The standard 52-card pack, sometimes with the addition of one or two jokers, is used. Poker is a one-pack game, but today, in virtually all games played in clubs and among the best players, two packs of contrasting colors are utilized in order to speed up the game.