Mike Sexton
Mike Sexton is poker's consummate promoter. He's well-known for his contributions to the sport and his commitment to raising poker's profile around the world. A former European poker champion with his own coveted World Series of Poker bracelets, Mike is one of the premier ambassadors of poker.

Mike's hard work and dedication have allowed him to successfully achieve his goals. He attended Ohio State University where he received a full four-year scholarship after winning a state championship title in gymnastics. It was during his time at college where Mike developed his life-long passion for the sport of poker.

Upon graduation Mike joined the 82nd Airborne Division in Ft. Bragg as a paratrooper. After completing his service, Mike stayed in North Carolina working as a salesman and playing poker at night. Realizing that he could make a living playing cards, he left his day job to become a professional poker player.

In 1985, Mike made the jump to Las Vegas where his dedication to the sport prevailed. Mike won a WSOP bracelet in Seven-Card Stud Split in 1989. From there, he has amassed well over $2.7 million in prize money and become a regular fixture in tournaments.

In June 2006, Mike battled it out on the felt with Daniel Negreanu at the WSOP Tournament of Champions to win his second gold bracelet and pocket $1 million. However, he elected to donate half his winning to several charities. As a sound commentator for the WPT and successful player in the poker circuit, Mike has become and always will be a great in the poker community.

Mike Sexton is truly an ambassador of the sport and a pioneer for charities outside of poker.

Vince Van Patten
Success has come in many forms for the actor, producer, director, author, and former tennis player, Vincent Van Patten. The son of actor Dick Van Patten, Vince has thrived in all his endeavors through a winning combination of talent, ambition, and dedication.

As an actor, Vince launched his career at the age of 9, staring in a Colgate commercial. He went on to guest star in over three dozen classic television shows, including "Bonanza," "High Chaparral," and "Adam 12." He also starred in such television specials as "The Bionic Boy, "Gidget's Summer Reunion," and "Dirty Dozen III."

Graduating from television to film, Vince appeared in a number of movies along side such major actors as Kurt Russell and Charles Bronson. Prior to that, he starred in and co-produced the feature film, "The Break," playing the role of Nick, a washed up tennis pro whose bookie (Martin Sheen) forgives his gambling debts in exchange for coaching his 17-year old son. Vince wrote and directed another feature film, "The Flunky," starring Farrah Fawcett, Dean Stockwell, and Vince's brother, James Van Patten.

For his work, he was awarded the prestigious award of Best Director at the Port Hueneme International Film Festival in 2000. Vince and his brother have also written a screenplay about a young poker player entitled, "California Kid", which is currently with Universal Studios. Vince also co-authored the fictional poker novel, "The Picasso Flop," with Robert Randisi, which hit shelves in February of 2007.

Beyond his achievements in the entertainment industry, Vince is a remarkably talented tennis player who competed professionally through the mid-1980s. At his peak he ranked 25th in the world, scoring wins over almost every major player including John McEnroe.

Vince's passion for poker started at the young age of 13, when his father taught him how to play poker at the LA Tennis Club. Soon Vince was playing in side games in between tennis matches. By the time he turned 16, Vince had accumulated enough skill to play in his Dad's poker game. One night on a winning streak, he played until 7AM, when he finally had to throw in the cards to go to school. Vince continues to play poker every week with his buddies in a pot limit game in Beverly Hills. He has tried his hand at the World Series of Poker three times, and brings solid experience hosting televised sports and poker broadcasts to the World Poker Tour.

Brittany Bell
Brittany was born in San Diego, California and raised in Chandler, Arizona. At the age of 21, Brittany graduated from Arizona State University, continued her modeling career, and began TV hosting between Arizona and Los Angeles. The very next year, in 2010, Brittany competed and won the title of Miss Arizona USA 2010 along with being awarded "Miss Congeniality."

Brittany is definitely known as a "Jill of all trades" as she additionally reveals her unexpected comedic improvisation skills while studying at The Groundlings School of improvisation and filming in her free time for independent comedy skit shows. Currently, you can spot Brittany on camera, as she is the lead host for westla2day.com informing viewers about the latest in entertainment and local hot spots in West Los Angeles. Brittany lives her life by the quote "everything happens for a reason" and can be expected to be one of the many future reasons of positive impact on her generation

Tugba Ercan
Tugba was born and raised in Turkey. She moved to the U.S. with her family in the summer of '96 in the hopes of a better life and more opportunities. Although at first, adapting to a new life, surroundings, and learning a new language was a challenge, it was also a new beginning with endless opportunities. School was a huge part of her life, and she also had to work to help support her family. She graduated from Crestview High School and went on to receive a full ride to the college of her choice with multiple scholarships and grants. She graduated from the University of West Florida with Honors and a degree in Exercise Science.

Although she worked as a full-time Exercise Physiologist in Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab at a local hospital, she dreamed of modeling after being approached by agents and local magazines. She then took a leap of faith and moved to southern Florida to pursue her dream. From print-ads, to runway, to music videos, and commercials, she truly is living her dream. Currently, modeling is her #1 focus; however, she still works part-time as an Exercise Physiologist and Health Screener to keep herself grounded and to fulfill her other passion, which is to help people. She feels "truly blessed and fortunate."