The Hearts bracket kicks off in the 2013 National Heads-Up Championship, with players vying for a path to the $750,000 top prize. At the feature table, it’s a clash of poker legends as Phil Hellmuth takes on Mike Sexton. On the outer tables, Chris Moneymaker faces Jason Somerville, Joseph Cheong battles Olivier Busquet, and Jean-Robert Bellande meets Bruce Miller. Also in action: Maria Ho vs. Phil Galfond, Eugene Katchalov vs. Faraz Jaka, Justin Smith vs. Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier, and Rob Salaburu vs. David Sands.
| Name | Type | Role | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Vasgersian | Host | Himself - Commentator | |
| Julie Donaldson | Host | Herself - Commentator | |
| Oliver 'Ali' Nejad | Host | Himself - Commentator |