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The fan voting portion of the 2011 Poker Hall of Fame has concluded, and this week the final 10 nominees were revealed. Amongst the 10 nominees (only two of which will likely be inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame this November) are a mix of top-flight players, contributors, and a few people who blur the lines.

Here is a look at the 10 nominees and who we think will be standing on the podium, giving a speech just before the 2011 WSOP Main Event Champion is crowned in November:

• Barry Greenstein – Early odds Even Money

Greenstein is a great player and a great ambassador for the game. The fact that he has been at the top of the poker food chain for years and knows many of the voters will play in his favor.

• Jennifer Harman-Traniello — Early odds 2-to-1

Harman has the same qualities as Greenstein, minus the philanthropy. Her affiliation with Full Tilt poker may also be seen as a negative.

• Linda Johnson — Early odds 4-to-1

Johnson is one of the true “good people” in the game. The only downside is her lack of success AT the tables.

• John Juanda — Early odds 4-to-1

Juanda is one of the game’s best, and also one of the nicest people in poker. His time is coming, but I think 2011 will be the year for other players.

• Jack McClelland — Early odds 4-to-1

McClelland’s contributions as a tournament director cannot be overlooked. Unfortunately, the voters tend to pick players over contributors.

• Huckleberry Seed — Early odds 8-to-1

Seed is another player that will more than likely be in the Hall of Fame, just not in 2011.

• Tom McEvoy — Early odds 40-to-1

McEvoy has an excellent grass roots campaign that gets him in the finals each year, but he is unlikely to get the same kind of love from the 35-person committee who does the final voting.

• Marcel Luske — Early odds 40-to-1

Luske was a bit of shocking finalist, but the Dutchman has pretty solid results, especially in Europe, and has really worked hard to bring unified rules to tournaments around the globe.

• Scotty Nguyen — Early odds 50-to-1

Scotty’s reputation (think WSOP HORSE tournament) is going to keep him out of the Hall of Fame (at least for the foreseeable future).

• Annie Duke – Early odds 100-to-1

Like Scotty, Annie Duke will be fighting her reputation more than anything. As one of poker’s most polarizing figures, her UB affiliation, and suspect tournament results (a lot of invitational money), it’s unlikely Annie will see the Hall of Fame unless the Epic Poker League totally changes the face of poker.