Las Vegas Poker Agents

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

Poker Royalty is the original poker player management agency. Having inked over 200 poker sponsorship deals we have an intimate understanding of the business of poker. Our exclusive client list is a who's who of the greatest 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, lawyers, marketing professionals and event management specialists.

Poker Agent Brian Balsbaugh — Founder, CEO

Brian Balsbaugh, known as the poker agent for poker players, founded Las Vegas poker agency Poker Royalty in 2003 and currently serves as its President & CEO.

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James Sullivan — Executive Vice President

James Sullivan specializes in poker business development and sponsorship sales for poker players and properties. James earned his undergraduate degree in Finance from University of Wisconsin - La Crosse and his Juris Doctorate from Marquette University Law School and is a licensed attorney and a former Adjunct Professor of Sports Law at Hamline University Law School.

In addition, James is a recipient of the Certificate in Sports Law from the National Sports Law Institute and a member of the Sports & Entertainment Section of the State Bar of Wisconsin. James previously worked at Imani Sports as an athlete agent representing Olympic ski and snowboard athletes.

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. After business school, Chris Lash co-founded Wedgewood Golf, Inc., a golf club manufacturing company that pioneered the breakthrough category of hybrid golf clubs.

From pure start-up to corporate America, Chris Lash was then hired by Best Buy and started out as a Senior Manager of New Business Development in the entertainment division before being asked to lead one of the business teams for a newly acquired company called the Geek Squad. Chris Lash is currently the CEO of NuBiz Consulting, a general business and marketing consulting company in Minneapolis, MN.

Having such a diverse professional background with respect to the number of different industries he has learned, job responsibilities Chris has managed and types of companies he has worked for - from start-ups to Fortune 100 - Chris has the ability to size up new business opportunities in a short period of time, then offer both insightful and practical business advice for starting or growing a new business idea.

Chris Porter — Director, Corporate Marketing

A graduate of the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University, Chris Porter is a fresh face on the player management scene. Chris started his career working in the corporate sales department of a large sports management firm in Scottsdale, AZ. Chris' passion for poker and the ever-expanding poker industry attracted him to Poker Royalty where he currently serves the team as a Director of Corporate Marketing. Chris serves our consulting division by managing the day-to-day aspects of several corporate consulting initiatives.

In addition, Chris is constantly seeking new income producing opportunities for our exclusive professional poker players.

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.

As a VIP Services Agent in casino marketing for Caesars Entertainment, her clients included the company's most important customers. Tenesha now functions as a liaison between Poker Royalty clients and sponsors, while also monitoring contract fulfillment, endorsement and appearance agreements.

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.