Michael Martin Chasing an Elusive Bracelet

One notable player still featuring prominently in this event this evening is American Michael Martin.

Martin tends to slip under the radar somewhat, giving off the appearance of just "another poker Joe" - an image that couldn't be further from the truth.

With over $3 million in career tournament earnings, highlighted by victory in the 2008 EPT London and a 5th place at the season-ending 2008 EPT Monte Carlo event, Martin is a highly accomplished player with one goal yet to be achieved - a WSOP bracelet.

This is Martin's fifth WSOP cash as he looks to make another deep run at the gold. He was recently helped by a very nice double up. Martin was all in preflop with {A-Clubs}