Storming out to an early lead is professional poker player Brandon Cantu with 31,500 in chips, best known for winning a $1,500 No Limit event at the 2006 World Series.
Also high in the standings is Louie Esposito, the defending New Orleans circuit champion.
Josh Arieh bets 300 preflop and two players call. The flop is . Arieh and player 2 check, and player 3 bets 300. Arieh calls and player 2 folds. They check the turn and river of , and Arieh's opponent turns over for the win.