Carlos Mortensen is the 2001 World Series of Poker Main Event Champion and 2-time bracelet winner. Over $12 million in live recorded tournament earnings and one of the most recognisable poker names in the world. "The Metador" is on the hunt for his third ring today.

April Facey from Port Moody British Columbia Canada is our early chip leader after getting paid off with a full house versus a player with a flush and hitting a couple of sets in other hands. She has three WSOP cashes to her name and is in search of her first WSOP bracelet.