Carlos Mortensen biography
Juan Carlos Mortensen was born on 13 April 1972 in Ambato, Ecuador, and is of Danish descent. He moved to Spain as a young man and has long been based there.
In 2001 he won the World Series of Poker Main Event, then a record field of 613 players, for $1,500,000; the final table included Mike Matusow, Phil Hellmuth and Phil Gordon, and he beat Dewey Tomko heads-up. He went on to win three World Poker Tour titles: the 2004 Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship for $1,000,000, the Season Five WPT World Championship in 2007 for $3,970,415 and the 2010 WPT Hollywood Poker Open. That made him the first player to win the world championship events of both the WSOP and the WPT. He came close to a second Main Event final table in 2013, finishing 10th.
Mortensen was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2016. He has more than $12 million in live tournament earnings.
Career summary
Ecuadorian-born Carlos Mortensen won the 2001 WSOP Main Event and three WPT titles, and was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2016.
Carlos Mortensen poker winnings
| Year | Event | Place | Prize |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | WPT Hollywood Poker Open | 1st | Undisclosed |
| 2007 | WPT World Championship | 1st | $3,970,415 |
| 2004 | WPT Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship | 1st | $1,000,000 |
| 2001 | WSOP Main Event | 1st | $1,500,000 |
Verified live tournament earnings: $12,000,000+, plus 1 WSOP bracelet.
Carlos Mortensen playing style
Mortensen is known for a loose, aggressive game full of well-timed bluffs and for his distinctive way of riffling and stacking his chips.
Business & sponsorships
Professional poker player.
Why Carlos matters
Carlos Mortensen was the first South American-born Main Event champion and the first player to win both the WSOP Main Event and the WPT World Championship.
FAQ about Carlos Mortensen
When did Carlos Mortensen win the WSOP Main Event?
In 2001, beating a then-record field of 613 players for $1,500,000.
How many WPT titles does Carlos Mortensen have?
Three, including the 2007 WPT World Championship for $3,970,415.
Is Carlos Mortensen in the Poker Hall of Fame?
Yes, he was inducted in 2016.
How much has Carlos Mortensen won playing poker?
Carlos Mortensen has won $12,000,000+ in live tournament earnings.
How many WSOP bracelets does Carlos Mortensen have?
Carlos Mortensen has won 1 WSOP bracelet.
