Michelle Lau Professional Poker Player Hometown: Las Vegas,Nevada and Honolulu, Hawaii Born and raised in Queen, NY Since hitting the Professional poker circuit in 2005, Michelle has been travelling throughout the US and Europe, making boys cry. She has successfully cashed in major tournaments around the world and can be found laughing and joking with some of the world's greatest players, at and away from the poker table. As a former Real Estate Broker, Michelle found her love for game at an early age, as a competitive person by nature, she is a fierce competitor at any table. Her passion for poker and desire to learn everything about the game has brought her to a life-long mission of uniting the Poker Industry and promoting poker as a fair and enjoyable game. As the Co-founder and CEO of FIDPA, Federation Internationale de Poker Association, Michelle's involvement in the poker industry has been instrumental in standardizing poker rules worldwide. As the author of "The International Poker Rules", Michelle has contributed to the world of poker, working hand in hand with Marcel Luske, to ensure the game is played with standards and fairness worldwide.	Michelle Lau Marcel Luske Kenna James Amir Vahedi Kristi Blakey Pamela Brunson