Presenting the public's top ten nominations for the 2009 class

After a five-week process that saw hundreds of votes cast weekly on WSOP.com, the public has made clear who they think should be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame.  It will now be up to the current Hall of Famers and a panel of media members to determine who actually does join this exclusive club.

The following represents the Top 10 nominated individuals at WSOP.com from May 26-July 2.

Phil Hellmuth, the World Series of Poker bracelet record holder, recently released a new book entitled Deal Me In. The book is considered a “must read” for any poker player due to its nature. Hellmuth gathered 20 of his professional poker playing friends to reveal all of their secrets.

Gzira, Malta (PRESS RELEASE) -- Poker legend and World Champion Scotty Nguyen is the new exclusive poker ambassador at online gaming company Expekt.com. The contract starts at May 15.

"This will be fun, baby. I am looking forward to working with Expekt.com and make their successful poker even more popular," says Scotty Nguyen.

Nguyen, nick-named "The Prince of Poker," has won over $10 million in tournament winnings, and is, without doubt, one of the world's most recognized poker players of all time with his unique charisma and merits.