Carlos Mortensen Most Accomplished Player in WPT History

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After taking down the WPT Hollywood Poker Open, Carlos Mortensen became the most accomplished player in WPT history. This is the player's third WPT title putting him next to Patrik Antonius with most WPT wins.

The $393,820 win also made him surpass Daniel Negreanu on he WPT events all-time money list. His WPT cashes sum a total of $5.75 million.

At the WPT Hollywood Poker Open, Mortensen played against Mike mustafa in heads-up play. In the final hand the flop ran Td 9d 6s in a limped pot. Mortensen checked, Mustafa fired a bet and Mortensen check-raised. Mustafa then pushed all-in holding T 9 for top two pairs, but Mortensen called quickly with 8 7 for a straight. The turn and the river brought no help to Mustafa and Mortensen was declared winner.

Final table results:

1st: Carlos Mortensen - $393,820
2nd: Mike Mustafa - $223,623
3rd: Frank Calo - $167,717
4th: Chris Bell - $124,966
5th: Ravi Raghavan - $105,234
6th: Jerry Payne - $88,791