SPANISH SENSATION LEO MARGETS SIGNS WITH POKER ROYALTY FOR WORLDWIDE POKER MARKETING REPRESENTATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Las Vegas, NV – May 17, 2011 – Poker Royalty, the world’s leading poker representation agency, announced today the signing of Leo Margets for exclusive worldwide management and marketing representation across all major platforms, including media, sponsorship, licensing, commercial endorsements, and appearances.
In a short period of time, Leo Margets has racked up some impressive poker accomplishments. In her first trip to the World Series of Poker, Leo made an extraordinary run in the $10,000 World Championship No-Limit Hold’em Main Event, where she would eventually finish in 27th place. Along with $352,000 in cash, Margets received the coveted “Last Woman Standing Cup” for being the last female left in the Main Event field; an accomplishment that few women can claim on their poker resume.
“I am delighted to be part of the Poker Royalty team. I have been aware of the company since the 2009 WSOP and feel that their knowledge, experience and contacts can help me take my career as a professional poker player to the next level.” said Leo after signing with Poker Royalty.
Leo’s continued success has proven that she is no one-hit-wonder at the poker table. She captured a 3rd place finish in the Aussie Millions No Limit Hold’em Six-Handed event in 2010, adding another $54k to her bankroll. She finished 2010 with a huge 1st place victory in the Full Tilt Masters Series No Limit Hold’em event, taking home $132K. All totaled, Leo has already amassed over $640,000 in tournament winnings, and has made her way to 26th on the Women’s all-time money list.
“Poker Royalty is excited to announce the signature of Leo Margets to our roster. For our company, it is imperative to work with the biggest names in the business. We have been a long-time admirer of Leo as she represents the best qualities of European female poker players.” said Jim Erwood, Director of European Operations for Poker Royalty.
ABOUT POKER ROYALTY:
Founded in 2003, Poker Royalty is recognized as the leading global poker management and marketing company, representing the most talented and marketable professional poker players, including Daniel Negreanu, former World Series of Poker Player of the Year Erick Lindgren, and World Series of Poker Main Event Champions Doyle Brunson, Phil Hellmuth, Scotty Nguyen, and Juan Carlos Mortensen. With offices in Las Vegas and London, Poker Royalty’s diverse poker business includes: product and brand licensing; consulting services; event management; media sales; speaker’s bureau and client representation. For more information, please visit www.pokerroyalty.com.
