Carlos Mortensen
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| Also known as | El Matador |
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| Bio | |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Residence | Madrid, Spain |
| Birthplace | Ambato, Ecuador |
| Age | May 13, 1972 (age 53) |
| Career | |
| Profession | Poker player |
| Playing style | Loose aggressive |
| Net worth | $12 million |
| Total cashes | 152 |
| Hand | Right-handed |
| WSOP | |
| Winnings | 3 |
| Cashes | 45 |
| Bracelets | 2 |
| Final tables | 11 |
| Highest WSOP | 1st, (2001) |
| WPT | |
| Titles | 3 |
| Final tables | 6 |
| Money finishes | 21 |
| EPT | |
| Titles | 0 |
| Final tables | 0 |
| Money finishes | 1 |
| Last Updated | 30.01.2026 |
Carlos Mortensen (born April 13, 1972) is a Spanish poker player who has a net worth of $12,107,757.
Carlos Mortensen's biography
| Nationality | Spanish |
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| Residence | Madrid, Spain |
| Born | 13 April 1972 |
| Birthplace | Ambato, Ecuador |
| Family | |
| Wife | Cecilia Reyes Mortensen (divorced 2006) |
Poker career
Juan Carlos Mortensen, known as "El Matador", moved from Spain to the United States in the late 1990s to play poker. He is known for his loose play, bluffing tactics, and interesting chip-stacking style. He was elected to the Poker Hall of Fame in 2016.
World Series of Poker
| WSOP Bracelets | 2 |
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| Total WSOP Cashes | 45 |
| Total WSOP Earnings | $3,241,532 |
WSOP bracelet wins:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2001 | $10,000 No Limit Hold'em World Championship | 1st | $1,500,000 [1] |
| 2003 | $5,000 Limit Hold'em | 1st | $251,680 [2] |
World Poker Tour
| Titles | 3 |
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| Final tables | 6 |
| Money finishes | 21 |
| Total WTP Earnings | $6,738,670 |
WPT titles:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2004 | Doyle Brunson North American Poker Championship | 1st | $1,000,000 [3] |
| 2007 | WPT World Championship | 1st | $3,970,415 [4] |
| 2010 | Hollywood Poker Open | 1st | $393,820 [5] |
European Poker Tour
EPT best match:
| Year | Event | Finish | Prize |
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| 2007 | EPT Monte Carlo Main Event | 11th | $88,505 [6] |
Carlos Mortensen’s profiles
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| X (Twitter) | Visit |
| Wikipedia | Visit |
| Poker organizations | |
| WSOP | Visit |
| WPT | Visit |
| Poker websites | |
| Hendon Mob | Visit |
| Card Player | Visit |
| PokerNews | Visit |
| Global Poker Index | Visit |
FAQ
Who is Carlos Mortensen?
Juan Carlos Mortensen is a Spanish professional poker player, born in Ecuador, who won the 2001 WSOP Main Event and three WPT titles.
What Is Carlos Mortensen's net worth?
N/A
What is Carlos Mortensen's biggest single tournament cash?
His biggest single tournament cash was $3,970,415 for winning the WPT World Championship in April 2007.
How much has Carlos Mortensen earned in his poker career?
He has earned $12,107,757 in total live earnings.
Is Carlos Mortensen actually left-handed poker player?
No information available.
How many WSOP bracelets has Carlos Mortensen won?
He has won 2 WSOP bracelets.
Has Carlos Mortensen won any WPT titles?
Yes, he has won 3 WPT titles.
References
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/10841/
- ↑ https://www.wsop.com/tournaments/result/16403/
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/doyle-brunson-north-american-poker-championship-season-2004-2005
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/wpt-world-championship-season-2006-2007/payouts
- ↑ https://www.worldpokertour.com/event/hollywood-poker-open-season-2009-2010/payouts
- ↑ https://pokerdb.thehendonmob.com/event.php?a=r&n=23160