Doyle Brunson:

In the world of poker, the game that took over America and become the third most watched sport on television, the first has always been and continues to be, the legendary Doyle "Texas Dolly" Brunson.

Brunson, now 72, is the Babe Ruth, the Michael Jordan, and the Arnold Palmer of poker. He virtually invented the phenomenon that is Texas Hold'em. He paved the way for a sport once viewed to be played by only roughnecks and criminals, but is now played by today's world leaders and top executives.

He was the star of the infamous band of traveling poker sharks, the Texas Rounders. He was the first of the high stakes hotel poker players in Las Vegas introducing his "power poker" to the world. He has won an unprecedented and record ten World Series of Poker events, including the two back-to-back world championships. In addition, he is a best-selling author and in the world of professional poker, he is king. Mike Caro:

Mike Caro, also known as "The Mad Genius of Poker," is legendary as the world's foremost authority on poker strategy, psychology, and statistics. In his books, videos, columns, and standing-room-only seminars he presents proven, scientific advice based on his own research in an easy-to-understand and animated way.

Beyond that he is a general gambling authority of impeccable reputation, an industry spokesperson, a top-level consultant, and the man who uses his own brain trust to publicly announce what's going to happen next in current events and politics.