Meet Some Dealers

Meet Brittany

Brittany got her start in the industry at just 21, landing a dealing job through a job fair. She spent five years at Harrah’s, where she found her rhythm at the poker table. While she’ll tell you she doesn’t have the face for playing poker, she genuinely enjoys dealing it and being part of the action. Outside of the room, Brittany is a proud and passionate aunt who loves to unwind on the lake with her paddleboard and her dog, Kizzi. Her laid-back vibe and solid experience make her a favorite among players and coworkers alike.

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Meet Giselle

Giselle claims to have learned to deal at 2 years old (or “however old she was when she could hold a deck of cards"). After moving to Kentucky from California, Giselle started dealing professionally. In December 2023, Giselle took fourth place in the $250 Ladies Event at at Harrah’s in Cherokee, NC.

Meet Kirby

Kirby has been part of the poker world for over 20 years, getting his start in wild home games as a teenager and falling in love with the game after back-to-back wins in a $20 bar tournament. While he’s always been a strong player, dealing became his true calling, allowing him to stay close to the game while building genuine relationships. From home games to full-time dealing, Kirby has worn every hat—at times even serving as cook, server, and clean-up crew. In 2023, he joined us as a founding team member. Known for his quick wit, warm heart, and rock-solid integrity, Kirby runs a tight but fun table where everyone feels welcome. When he’s not at The Barrel, he’s with family, cooking something delicious, or cheering on his beloved New York Knicks.

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Meet Mikey

Mikey’s poker journey started in the early 2000s, after he moved to Las Vegas and enrolled in dealer school to learn Craps and Blackjack—adding poker classes just for good measure. One busy Memorial Day weekend, a floor manager asked if he could help out in the overwhelmed poker room. Though he’d never dealt a live poker game before, Mikey jumped in. When they asked him to stay in the poker room permanently, his answer was a resounding “HELL YEAH!” He’s never looked back.