We're here in beautiful Niagara Falls, Canada at the Fallsview Resort & Casino where day 1b of the World Poker Tour North American Poker Championships is about to start.

Around noon EST today the famous opening line of poker, "Shuffle up & deal!" will be heard in the grand ballroom. Approximately 175 players wil start their quest for a WPT title and all the fame and fortune that comes with it.Among them will be a man whose already had a taste of poker stardom, Marc "Myst" Karam. With a Canadian Flag embroidered proudly on his Eurolinx Jacket, Marc is here for team Eurolinx, representing the poker site he loves and the Country he adores.

What makes this tournament even more special for Marc is that a large contingent of his hometown fans have come to watch, including most importantly his new wife, who will be cheering him on from the rail.

Can our talented team member bring home another impressive finish? Will this be the tournament, where he finally captures that #1 spot victory he so desperately desires? No one can be certain, but we'll be here the whole way, bringing you all the live action as Marc makes another run at poker glory. Stay tuned!