National Heads-Up Poker Championship | Season 8 (2013) | Episode 1

The Spades bracket opens play at the 2013 National Heads-Up Championship, as 64 contenders begin their run at the $750,000 top prize. At the feature table, it’s a battle of Phils as Phil Ivey takes on Phil Laak in a crowd-pleasing matchup. On the outer tables, David Williams faces John Hennigan, Ben Lamb plays Barry Greenstein, and Sam Simon takes on David Oppenheim. Also in action: Mike Matusow vs. Michael Mizrachi, Andrew Lichtenberger vs. Viktor Blom, Justin Bonomo vs. Isaac Haxton, and John Monnette vs. Greg Raymer.