Seat 3: Jose "J.J." Tavares

Asiento 3
Jose "J.J." Tavares
1,390,000 (2nd in chips)

Jose Tavares is a 33-year-old local professional poker player who calls himself a "Commerce Rounder." He has about $250,000 in earnings over the last three years, including a big win in a $1,500 event in the 2006 L.A. Poker Classic (worth $158,270).