Las Vegas Poker Agents

About Poker Royalty; Agents and Staff

About Poker Royalty

Founded in 2003 by poker agent Brian Balsbaugh, Poker Royalty, LLC is a Las Vegas based privately-owned and operated full-service poker player management, marketing and representation firm specializing in the poker industry. Poker Royalty is your "one stop shop" for poker related representation, marketing, corporate poker consulting, event management, poker speaking, appearance requests and licensing opportunities.

Poker Royalty is the original poker player management agency. Having inked over 300 poker sponsorship deals our poker player agents have an intimate understanding of the business of poker. Our exclusive client list is a who's who of the greatest professional poker players in the world.

Poker Royalty's relationships within the gaming industry are unparalleled. Contact us today to put our industry specific expertise to work for you.

Poker Agents and Agency Staff

Poker Royalty's Las Vegas based team includes poker agents, two lawyers, two MBA graduates, marketing professionals and event management specialists.

Poker Agent Brian Balsbaugh — Founder, CEO

Known as the poker agent for professional poker players, founded Las Vegas poker agency Poker Royalty in 2003 and currently serves as its CEO. More on poker agent Brian Balsbaugh.

James Sullivan — President

James Sullivan specializes in poker business development and sponsorship sales for poker players and properties. More on poker player agent James Sullivan.

Chris Porter — Director of Sales and Marketing

A graduate of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Chris began his career working in the corporate sales department marketing PGA Tour golf sponsorships at Gaylord Sports Management. More on poker player agent Chris Porter.

Chris Lash — Business Development Consultant

In 1992, Chris Lash graduated from DePauw University with a double major in Political Science and Communications and then spent the next four years working in retail management and international logistics before earning his MBA at the Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota. More on poker player agent Chris Lash.

John Erminio

A fresh face in the poker industry, John Erminio joined Poker Royalty in January, 2007, after earning his degree in Sports Management from Kent State University. More on poker player agent John Erminio.

Dustin Iannotti

With three years of gaming industry experience at Foxwood's Casino & Resort and the Mohegan Sun in Connecticut, Dustin Iannotti brings a passion and knowledge for the poker industry to his role as an Account Executive at Poker Royalty. More on poker player agent Dustin Iannotti.

Tenesha Harvey — Client Services Specialist and Administrative Assistant

A Las Vegas native with seven years of gaming industry experience, Tenesha Harvey serves Poker Royalty in several different capacities. More on Tenesha Harvey.

Poker Agency Internships
Poker Royalty offers ten (10) week internship opportunities for qualified applicants. Poker Royalty interns gain priceless industry experience in all areas of the business.

If you are trying to get your foot in the door of the incredibly fast growing sports and entertainment business of poker, an internship at Poker Royalty may be right for you. Contact us for internship opportunities.