2001 WSOP Main Event Champion, Carlos Mortensen, is off to a good start in the 2006 WSOP. Through 7 events, Mortensen has already made 2 final tables in the 1500 NL holdem and the 2000 NL holdem. Fueled by consecutive 9th place finishes, Mortensen is currently 15th on the money list this year with $144,961 in cashes. In addition to being a great poker player, Carlos has a PHD in chip stacking as well.