Brian Altman

• 4x World Poker Tour Champion, WSOP Bracelet winner, 5x WSOP Circuit Ring winner
• WPT Season XVIII POY
• More than $9 million in live tournament earnings

Brian Altman or "Alty" as he is known by fellow rounders on the virtual and live poker felt, is universally considered to be one of the greatest tournament players in the world. Brian became enthralled with poker and moved to Montreal to play professional online poker after the events of Black Friday. For more than a decade, he has traveled the world focused on live poker, with incredible results, including $9 million in worldwide tournament earnings and $4 million of those winnings from the World Poker Tour. He also took down the 2022 Seminole Hard Rock High Roller event for $690K and won his first WSOP Bracelet.

As a 4x World Poker Tour Champion, back-to-back WPT event winner, and Season XVIII Player of the Year, Brian has demonstrated a level of consistency and execution in the most high pressure spots that is seldom matched by his peers. Before his ascent into the WPT record books, Brian cemented his legacy as an elite online poker player by winning the prestigious PokerStars Yearly Tournament Leaderboard in 2010. Brian's success is born from a mindset focused on self-improvement, lifelong learning, and respect for his fellow players and the game.

Nick Binger

• 2x WSOP Bracelet winner
• More than $2.4 Million in live tournament winnings
• Over 15 years teaching experience

As Lead Instructor and founder of Fearless River, Nick Binger understands the game of poker evolves and the players who win consistently can only do so because of their commitment to continuously improving their games. Nick began his poker journey online and quickly became a force at both the Cash Game and Tournament tables. He soon transitioned to the live arena, winning several high profile events, including a WSOP bracelet in 2011. Nick recently won his second bracelet during the 2020 WSOP when he outlasted a massive 2,408 entry field.

Nick has spent years perfecting his poker instruction skills and has taught thousands of players how to sharpen their game. Nick founded what is now Fearless River Poker Training (formerly LearnWPT) in 2016, and has since developed a comprehensive method for improving the games of others, no matter their skill level or experience. No matter how long you've been playing poker or where you are in your development, Nick can take you to the next level.

Tony Dunst

• WPT Champion, 3x WSOP Bracelet and 3x WSOP Circuit Ring winner
• More than $4 Million in live tournament winnings
• World Poker Tour commentator

Tony Dunst is one of the original online poker professionals who helped usher in the poker boom and who cultivated his experience and natural talent into an eloquently presented, yet appropriately witty style that has captivated poker fans for over a decade. Tony joined the World Poker Tour as host of the Raw Deal segment and spent seven seasons analyzing some of the most pivotal hands from WPT events. When Mike Sexton announced his retirement from the WPT commentary booth, it was only natural for Tony to be promoted into the role.

Tony etched his name on the Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup in Season XII, winning WPT Caribbean. Not long after, in 2016, Tony added another marquee title to his poker resume when he won his first WSOP Gold Bracelet. He added a second WSOP Bracelet in 2020, followed by 3 WSOP Circuit Rings over an 11-month span starting in September of 2021, and a third WSOP Bracelet in 2024, adding to his long list of accomplishments. In addition to being widely recognized for his prowess as an expert poker player and commentator, he has written articles on dozens of topics both within and outside of poker. Tony has been a valued member of Team Fearless River (formerly LearnWPT) since our start in 2016.

Niall Farrell "Firaldo"

• Triple Crown winner - WPT Champion, WSOP Bracelet Winner, and EPT Champion
• More than $6.8 Million in live tournament winnings
• Scotland's all time money leader

Niall Farrell, also known by his online screen name "firaldo87", has been dominating the live and virtual felt since 2008. As one of only 10 players to have secured poker's coveted Triple Crown, Farrell won a WPT Main Tour title at the Season XV WPT Caribbean Championship event, a WSOP Europe Bracelet by taking down the 2017 €25,000 High Roller, and the 2015 EPT Malta Main Event, earning him a reputation as one of the best players in the world. In addition to his impressive results in live poker, Niall has secured millions in online tournament earnings with prestigious victories, including the 2014 Full Tilt Poker FTOPS Main Event and multiple PokerStars SCOOP titles.

Niall was recently featured as the subject of a BBC Scotland documentary called The Four Rules of the Poker Kings, which chronicled a year in his career across four tournament stops in 2022: EPT Prague in March, EPT Monte Carlo and UKIPT Dublin in May, and ending at the 2022 WSOP. In addition to being widely recognized for his exceptional poker play, Niall showcases his expansive strategic knowledge while providing commentary for major online and live events. A truly unique personality in the poker world, Niall brings fun and competition to every poker table.

Michael Gagliano

• 4x WSOP Bracelet winner and WSOP Circuit Ring winner
• More than $8 million combined live and online tournament earnings
• Over 15 years as a professional poker coach

Michael Gagliano, also known by his online screen name Gags30, has been playing poker professionally for more than 17 years while also helping students achieve their goals as a coach since 2010. He began playing online with low-stakes sit and go’s and multi-table tournaments before moving into high-stakes online MTTs and continued to crush the online felt. After much success, Michael broadened his focus to include online and live cash games.

Gags successfully transitioned into the live poker arena in 2011 with multiple top 3 finishes in high-profile tournaments, including WSOP Bracelet events, multiple Borgata Poker Opens, and 5th in WPT Prague. Michael won his 1st World Series of Poker Bracelet in 2016 after qualifying online, outlasting a field of over 1000 players for a $448K first prize; his 2nd WSOP bracelet after winning the October 2022 Online Bracelet Series Event #18; took home a 3rd WSOP Bracelet in September 2023; and added more hardware to his trophy case in 2025, taking down Event #27 of the WSOP Online Fall Bracelet Series for his 4th career bracelet. Michael has been a staple in the East Coast scene, an active ambassador for BetMGM Poker, and also serves as a consultant for major online poker sites to help improve their product as well as being a fierce advocate for the player.

Andrew Lichtenberger

• WPT Alpha8 Champion, 9x PGT Champion, WSOP Bracelet winner
• More than $24 Million in live tournament winnings
• Author of Yoga of Poker: A High Stakes Journey to Freedom

Andrew Lichtenberger aka "LuckyChewy" is one of the best all-around poker players in the game today. Prior to becoming a household name, LuckyChewy played successfully online before stepping into the live tournament arena in 2007. He made headlines in April 2009 when he finished 13th in the $25,000 World Poker Tour Championship event. He's reached six WSOP final tables, is the winner of the prestigious $100,000 buy-in WPT Alpha8 Las Vegas, placed 3rd in the largest ever WPT Five Diamond World Poker Classic Main Event, and finished runner-up in the 2019 WSOP $50,000 High Roller for $917,232. Since then, he's added the 2022 Seminole Hard Rock High Roller event for $630K, the PokerGO Poker Masters High Roller event for $495K, the 2023 PGT Poker Masters $10K buy-in for $204,000, and a runner-up finish in the PGT Super High Roller Bowl VIII for $1.68 Million. He opened the 2026 season by defending his PGT Kickoff title for his eighth career PGT win, then claimed a ninth title at the 2026 PokerGO Cup.

Off the felt, Andrew's approach to health and meditation shapes how he plays. He measures success against his own progress rather than comparing himself to others, a mindset that's made him one of the most respected competitors in the game.

Eric "Rizen" Lynch

• 3 Major WSOP Final Tables
• More than $5 Million in tournament winnings
• Author of Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, Vols. I, II, III

Known in cyberspace as "Rizen", Eric Lynch's internet poker career took off when he won the PokerStars Million Dollar Guaranteed Tournament in May 2006 and took the prestigious Tournament Leaderboard award for that month. Eric has made over 300 final tables in high-profile online and live events, including a 3rd-place finish in a pot limit WSOP event. He also excels at the cash game tables, having logged thousands of profitable hours both live and online. Eric is one of the pioneers in hand analysis and is the author of Winning Poker Tournaments One Hand at a Time, Vols. I, II, and III, considered the most comprehensive collection of expert hand analysis in print.

Eric has spent the past 15 years teaching alongside Nick Binger, Tony Dunst, and Andrew Lichtenberger, and has been a valued member of Team Fearless River (formerly LearnWPT) since our start, helping hundreds of students grow into successful players and shaping the way an entire generation thinks about tournament poker. He's a regular presence in the Ask a Pro Discord and at nearly every live workshop, and his balanced, thoughtful style makes him the perfect guide for players looking to level up their game.

Adrian Naggy

• Fearless River Chief Operating Officer
• More than $1 Million combined live and online tournament earnings
• Over 15,000 Tournaments Played in the Last 10 Years

Adrian Naggy’s poker journey began at home in a "call your round" kitchen-table game in 2002, when his family introduced No-Limit Texas Hold'em and he never looked back. After watching Gus Hansen win the first WPT title on television, he knew he'd found his passion, and spent the following years soaking up every piece of strategy advice he could find through books, videos, and online forums. In 2012, he left a career in technology construction to pursue poker full-time.

As COO of Fearless River (formerly LearnWPT) since 2016, Adrian has had the privilege of training alongside some of the best poker minds on the planet, helping design Live Workshops, and mentoring players of all levels. An avid online grinder, he averages 1,500 tournaments a year plus live events. With a 17-year background in scholastic and Olympic-style wrestling, Adrian brings discipline, grit, and drive to every table, fueling his goal of becoming the #1 ranked tournament player in the world. Adrian loves meeting and helping Fearless River students of all experience levels achieve their poker goals.

Vanessa Selbst

• 3x WSOP Bracelet winner
• Nearly $12 Million in live tournament winnings
• Highest-earning female poker player of all time
• Women in Poker Hall of Fame Inductee

Vanessa Selbst is one of the most accomplished and respected poker players in the world. Getting her start playing in online and live NLHE and PLO games, Vanessa quickly rose through the ranks of poker. Bursting onto the live tournament scene in 2006, Vanessa soon received her first WSOP gold bracelet in 2008. Vanessa earned her first seven-figure cash in 2010 as the victor of the Partouche Poker Tour Main Event in Cannes and continued to dominate tournament fields, including winning two more WSOP bracelets, multiple WPT Final Table appearances, and too many top 5 cashes to count. In 2022, Vanessa was inducted into the Women in Poker Hall of Fame (WiPHoF) for her accomplishments and contribution to the poker industry.

Vanessa's dominance and dedication to her craft helped cement her status as the most successful and highest-earning female poker player of all time. Vanessa has over 10 years of teaching experience and has coached some of the top poker players in the game today. Her incisive thinking makes her both a formidable opponent at the table and an enormous asset to her students.

Johan Schultz-Pedersen

• 1x WSOP Bracelet Winner
• PartyPoker $1,050 Buy-In $150K GTD tournament champion
• More than $1 Million in combined online and live earnings

Johan Schultz-Pedersen is a rising force in the poker world, powered by his dedicated study and passion for analysis. A seasoned veteran of online poker, Johan has racked up over $1 million in cashes during his still-short career, with results spanning both online and live play, including a victory in the $1,050 buy-in $150K GTD on PartyPoker, a WSOP Bracelet win in the 2024 Online Colossus Event, and a deep run to 8th place in the 2023 EPT Paris Main Event for €144,300.

An extremely talented strategist, Johan is widely recognized by his peers and study partners, including Fearless River's Andrew "LuckyChewy" Lichtenberger, as the go-to resource for poker strategy tools and solver technology. His unique experience and knowledge of Game Theory Optimal (GTO) poker strategy have been a valuable asset in developing many of the training solutions currently available for the Fearless GTO Trainer. Johan began his poker career in his home country of Denmark and has since moved to Austria to play professionally, bringing a detail-driven mindset and a good sense of humor to everything he studies and teaches.

Jared Tendler

• Author of The Mental Game of Poker 1 & 2, The Mental Game of Trading, and Everyday Golf Psychology
• Produced over 45 highly acclaimed coaching videos
• Official Mental Game Coach for Fearless River

Jared Tendler earned a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology and attained a license as a Mental Health Counselor prior to becoming a mental game coach in 2005. With over 20 years of experience coaching people from around the world and in multiple arenas, including institutional and individual traders, PGA and LPGA Tour players, entrepreneurs, and world champion poker players, his straightforward and logical approach has been proven to help people solve their mental game problems and perform at their highest levels.

Jared is the author of four highly acclaimed books: The Mental Game of Poker, The Mental Game of Poker 2, The Mental Game of Trading, and his newest release, Everyday Golf Psychology. Jared has created over 45 Strategy Episodes focusing on the Mental Game for Fearless River and the Mental Game Tune Up for Tournament Poker course to help players prepare for large series. He previously served as Head of Sport Psychology for the esports organization Team Liquid.