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t’s fair to say that amidst all the WPT Season X celebrations, when we’ve been taking a trip down Memory Lane to recall early classics, legends in the making, and ten years of Mike Sexton’s suits, one of

the success stories of the tour in recent months has been the Royal Flush Girls. While they may have undergone a few line-up changes over the past couple of seasons, there’s no doubting that the girls have added even more glamour to the tour (and Mike Sexton's new jackets) and the growth in popularity of the show is in no small way attributed to their introduction (and Mike Sexton's new jackets).So, rather than us go on for pages and pages about how great they are, just enjoy these new photos of four of the new RFG, shot exclusively for WPT Poker. Enjoy.

THE ROYAL FLUSH GIRLS; exclusive new photos; what more do you want?

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Six of the best: a full complement of Royal Flush Girls, 2012

IPhotos: Joe Giron

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DANIELLE RUIZFavourite Poker Player Daniel NegreanuFavourite Poker Hand Royal Flush.What’s on your iPod? Everything from 90s alternative to hip-hop and Dubstep.Favorite place you’ve been to on the World Poker Tour?: Definitely Venice in Italy. It was a beautiful city and an amazing experience.Best place to go in Vegas I love all of the summer pool parties! They’re one of the best things about Vegas.Likes guys who... are down-to-earth, have a sense of humor and are easy on the eyes [laughs].Hates guys who... are cocky and self-centered.

FROM: Hollywood, California

TUGBA ERCANFavourite Poker Player Kara ScottFavourite Poker Hand The winning hand, of course.Who’s on your dream poker table Kara Scott, David Williams, Daniel "Kid Poker" Negreanu, Joe Serock, Taylor Von Kriegenbergh.What’s on your iPod? Some Jay-Z and Kanye, Sade, Drake, Coldplay.Best place to go in Vegas I love the Strip. Everywhere in Vegas is cool. Who would you share a hot tub with? The rest of my Royal Flush Girls! Likes guys who... are sensitive, caring, romantic. Oh, I’m also a sucker for great cologne and shoes. Hates guys who... are insensitive, rude, don't know a woman's true worth, are stuck up, and who have bad BO! [poker players are out, then – Ed.]

FROM: Born in Turkey, lives in Florida

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BRITTANY BELL

Ivy TevesFROM: Born in the Philippines, now lives in Simi Valley, California

Who’s on your dream poker table? Phil Ivey, Phil Hellmuth, Doyle Bronson, Antonio Esfandiari, Daniel Negreanu, Gus Hansen. I could definitely learn a lot from each of them. What’s on your iPod? Adele, Jay-Z, David Guetta, Journey, Coldplay and the list goes on…Favourite World Poker Tour stop? Venice, because it was just such a beautiful and romantic city.Best place to go in Vegas? Bellagio, the Fashion Show Mall.Who would you share a hot tub with? Who else? The Royal Flush Girls! Likes guys who... Are romantic and funny, have substance and a great smile,Hates guys who... Brag about themselves, smell bad and have no personality. [See earlier poker players comment – Ed.]

Who’s on your dream poker table? Hmm, a good mix of people! Leonardo DiCaprio, Phil Ivey, Antonio Esfandiari (for his magic) , Daniel Negreanu (funny guy!), and another woman that would play so we could relate amongst a table full of guys – maybe Maria Ho or one of my Royal Flush Girls!Favourite place you’ve been to on the World Poker Tour?: So far, I really loved traveling to Florida, and the LA Poker Classic was so much fun.

Who would you share a hot tub with? People from Jersey Shore. JUST KIDDING! [Note to Brits: Think TOWIE but about 50 times worse]. Will Smith, Channing Tatum, Drake... Likes guys who.... are humble and confident all-in-one! They know how to treat a woman like a queen and have a great sense of humor. Hates guys who.... Flaunt their money for attention and are disrespectful or unfaithful.

FROM: Chandler, Arizona

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AngeliqueBrittanyDanielleIvy JeannieTugbaMEET ALL THE GIRLS

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