Episode 3

The Hearts bracket gets underway in the 2009 National Heads-Up Championship as the chase for the $500,000 top prize continues. At the feature table, it’s a clash of experience and flair as Johnny Chan takes on Eli Elezra in a highly anticipated first-round showdown. Other marquee matchups include Erick Lindgren vs. Howard Lederer, reigning Main Event champion Peter Eastgate vs. Andy Bloch, J.C. Tran vs. David Williams, Jamie Gold vs. Scott Fischman, Erik Seidel vs. John Phan, and Jerry Yang vs. Clonie Gowen. The Diamonds bracket wraps up first-round play with Annie Duke and actor-comedian Brad Garrett. Outer table matchups include Kenny Tran vs. Antonio Esfandiari, Greg Raymer vs. Jennifer Harman, Kenny Yeh vs. Phil Laak, Vanessa Selbst vs. David Oppenheim, David Benyamine vs. Gus Hansen, Huck Seed vs. Jonathan Little, and Chad Brown vs. Glen Chorny.