The Poker Hall of Fame have announced that Todd Brunson and Carlos Mortensen will comprise the Class of 2016.
If the last name of Brunson sounds familiar, you would be correct as Todd Brunson is the son of legendary player Doyle Brunson, thus marking the first time that a father and son entered the Poker Hall of Fame.
Todd Brunson actually did not learn the game from his famous father, won a bracelet at the 2005 World Series of Poker and has over $4 Million in winnings.
The induction of Carlos Mortensen gives the Hall an International flavor. Of part Danish descent and born in Ecuador, Mortensen is the first Hispanic player to win the World Series of Poker. He has won two bracelets
The official induction ceremony will take place on October 26th at the Binion’s Gambling Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Of note the other finalists this year were Chris Bjorin, Humberto Brenes, Eli Elezra, Bruno Fitoussi, Chris Moneymaker, Max Pescatori, Matt Savage and David Ulliott.
The Hall of Fame was established in 1979.
The Poker Hall of Fame Class names its 2016 Class
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