Our Stars
David Skylansky
On the tables, Sklansky proved his talent in the 1982 World Series of Poker by winning two events: $1K Draw high and $800 Mixed Doubles. A year later, he picked up his third bracelet, winning the $1K Limit Omaha event for $25.5K. In 2025, he recorded his biggest live tournament score when he finished third in the WPT Borgata Poker Open for $419K. All told, Sklansky has over $1 million from poker
Joanne Liu
As you glance out over a sea of poker players at a major tournament, many people will stick out of the crowd; some because of their status in the poker world, or some because of their unique dress. Joanne "J.J." Liu is one of those people who stands out for both reasons.
Patrick Pool
Patrick Pool is only 33 years old, but has won millions at the poker table. the reason why Patrick is ranked so high is the number of hands he must have played. Patrick Pool has been multi-screening poker tables for years at Royal Poker and must have played as many hands as Doyle Brunson has in his lifetime, but in a very short time period. Patrick Pool is adept at NL Texas Holdem Poker.
Helen Tompson
Helen Tompson is regarded as an upcoming female poker player peers and even is referred to in Doyle’s Super System II. Helen has been a staple at the Bellagio in Bobby’s room since it started. She learned to play poker as a child at the age of eight where she would fill in for her dad. Helen is known for her skill as a cash game player.
