One of the top poker journalists in the business, Earl Burton has been a part of the industry for over eight years. In that time, he has covered the world of poker exclusively, following the tournament circuit, interviewing players and reporting the breaking news of the industry. Not one to stay on the sidelines, the former Marine will also venture onto the felt whenever possible, be it live or online, and has played on the stages of the World Series of Poker, the World Poker Tour and other smaller events. Earl currently resides in Illinois with his wife and son.