Poker news | jan. 25, 2024
2023 Global Poker Award Nominees Revealed
By RTR Alex
Top Contenders Lead the Pack
Leading the nomination list with three nods each are Marle Spragg, Caitlin Comeskey, and the rising star, Alexander Seibt, famously known as "Wolfgang Poker." Spragg and Comeskey find themselves in a fierce competition, going head-to-head in three prominent categories: Best Twitter User, Best Video Content, and Best Short-Form Content.
Seibt, the first poker YouTuber to cross the remarkable milestone of 1 million subscribers, has also earned three well-deserved nominations. This trio of contenders represents the dynamic and diverse nature of the poker community, showcasing talent from various corners of the poker world.
🌐♣️🏆 Nominations announced for the 5th Global Poker Awards
— Global Poker Index (@gpi) January 23, 2024
🔹 Three nominations for @CaitlinComeskey, @MarleSpragg
🔹 First-time nominee @wolfgangpoker is also up in three categories
🔹 Final Four voting for Fans Choice Awards opens this week
🔗 https://t.co/fD0fIZg9gc pic.twitter.com/QEPznPHN9H
Player of the Year and GPI Female Player
The coveted title of GPI Poker Player of the Year is eagerly awaited, with all eyes on the top contenders. The nominees for Player of the Year include some of the most formidable names in the poker scene: Stephen Chidwick, Alex Foxen, Isaac Haxton, and Jason Koon. This category reflects the incredible skill and achievements of these players throughout the year.
In the GPI Female Player category, Kristen Foxen secures her place among the nominees, poised to claim her fourth GPI Female Player of the Year title. Her consistent excellence on the felt has been nothing short of remarkable, and she stands as a true inspiration to aspiring female poker players.
Fans Choice and Mid-Major Recognition
The heartbeat of the Global Poker Awards lies in the Fans Choice categories, where enthusiasts have the power to cast their votes. Best Hand, Best Trophy, Best Live Stream, and Poker Personality are the battlegrounds where poker fans can make their voices heard. The nominees in these categories showcase the diversity of talent and moments that captivated audiences in 2023.
Recognizing excellence beyond the mainstream, the Mid-Major Player of the Year award is a nod to those players who have excelled outside the high-stakes arenas. Nick Pupillo stands tall among the contenders, ready to claim the Mid-Major Player of the Year title and cement his status as a force in poker beyond the major circuits.
🌐♣️🏆 All of our #GlobalPokerAwards Fans Choice Awards are now open for the first round of voting!
— Global Poker Index (@gpi) January 21, 2024
🔹 Best Hand: https://t.co/sMDsEqSz55
🔹 Best Trophy: https://t.co/hHrQEnobMf
🔹 Best Livestream: https://t.co/xrD5W9qrHO pic.twitter.com/RwaxWYt9Or
The Grand Celebration: Live on PokerGO
Mark your calendars for the grand celebration as the winners of the 2023 Global Poker Awards will be revealed in a live broadcast on Saturday, February 24, 2024. Poker enthusiasts can catch all the action on PokerGO, witnessing the crowning of champions and the acknowledgment of their exceptional contributions to the poker community.
As anticipation builds, poker aficionados are encouraged to participate in the final round of Fans Choice Awards voting, concluding on January 31. This inclusive process allows fans, whether seasoned voters or newcomers, to have their say in determining the winners in select categories.
Category | Nominees |
PLAYERS CHOICE FOR TOUGHEST OPPONENT | Stephen Chidwick |
Alex Foxen | |
Isaac Haxton | |
Jason Koon | |
BEST FINAL TABLE PERFORMANCE | Padraig O’Neill, EPT Prague |
Erik Seidel, WSOP Paradise Super High Roller | |
Daniel Sepiol, WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | |
Daniel Weinman, WSOP Main Event | |
GPI BREAKOUT PLAYER | Jans Arends |
William Kopp | |
Samuel Laskowitz | |
Santosh Suvarna | |
BEST X/TWITTER PERSONALITY | Caitlin Comeskey |
Will Jaffe | |
Jamie Kerstetter | |
Marle Spragg | |
BEST STREAMER | Kevin Martin “kevinmartin” |
Benjamin Spragg “Spraggy” | |
Bert Stevens “girafganger7” | |
Lex Veldhuis “LexVeldhuis” | |
BEST VLOGGER | Jaman Burton “TheDrawingDeadVlog” |
Corey Eyring “corey_eyring” | |
Daniel Negreanu “dnegspoker” | |
Brad Owen “BradOwenPoker” | |
Alexander Seibt “Wolfgang_Poker” | |
BEST SHORT-FORM CONTENT CREATOR | Caitlin Comeskey |
Gregory Liow “Greg Goes All In” | |
Marle Spragg | |
Alexander Seibt “Wolfgang Poker” | |
BEST INDUSTRY PERSON | Ryan Beauregard |
Mori Eskandani | |
Adam Pliska | |
Francine Watson | |
BEST TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR | Jack Effel |
Ray Pulford | |
Matt Savage | |
Toby Stone | |
BEST EVENT | Irish Poker Open Main Event |
World Series of Poker Main Event | |
WPT Prime Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | |
WPT World Championship at Wynn Las Vegas | |
BEST MID-MAJOR CIRCUIT/TOUR | Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) |
RUNGOOD Poker Series (RGPS) | |
World Series of Poker Circuit (WSOPC) | |
WPT Prime (WPTP) | |
BEST STAND-ALONE FESTIVAL/SERIES | Irish Poker Open |
Malta Poker Festival | |
Seminole Hard Rock Poker Open | |
Wynn Millions Poker Series | |
BEST BROADCASTER | Henry Kilbane |
Ali Nejad | |
Jeffrey Platt | |
Nick Schulman | |
BEST PODCAST | Only Friends Podcast (Matt Berkey, Melissa Schubert, Landon Tice and friends) |
Poker in the Ears (James Hartigan, Joseph Stapleton for PokerStars) | |
The Chip Race Poker Podcast (David K Lappin, Dara O’Kearney for Unibet Poker) | |
Thinking Poker (Andrew Brokos, Carlos Welch) | |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT: WRITTEN | The Tales of Billy Baxter: The Final Days of Stu Ungar (David Hill for WPT.com) |
The Truth Detective: A Poker Player’s Guide to a Complex World (Alex O’Brien) | |
He Played At An Elite Level For Seven Decades: Doyle Brunson Remembered During WSOP By His Peers (Connor Richards for PokerNews) | |
PokerGO might have just saved televised poker (Brad Willis for Poker.org) | |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT: VIDEO | Caitlin Comeskey: A love letter to the million dollar game @HCLPokerShow |
Phil Galfond, Matti Harju: What Makes Phil Ivey the GOAT? [Untold Stories] (Phil Galfond, Matti Harju) | |
PokerGO: Doyle Brunson Celebration of Life | |
Marle Spragg: ICM | |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT: PHOTO | Matthew Berglund: “Inconsolable” |
Hayley Hochstetler: “Weinman Wins” | |
Rachel Kay Winter: “Schulman Cool” | |
Danny Maxwell: “On the Bubble” | |
FANS CHOICE: POKER PERSONALITY | Gregory Liow “Greg Goes All In” |
Seth Moeller “SethyPoker” | |
Jonathan Rand “Slow Poker” | |
Alexander Seibt “Wolfgang Poker” | |
FANS CHOICE: BEST LIVE STREAM | Hustler Casino Live |
Poker at the Lodge | |
PokerGO | |
PokerStars Live | |
Triton Poker | |
FANS CHOICE: BEST HAND | Bill Perkins goes ALL-IN, but he’s late for a flight on Poker at the Lodge |
Craziest Pre-Flop Action of ALL-TIME at Triton Poker Series London | |
Dwan vs Polk in 1.13M Pot in Million Dollar Game on Hustler Casino Live | |
Dwan vs Wesley in the biggest pot in televised poker history on Hustler Casino Live | |
FANS CHOICE: BEST TROPHY | Asian Poker Tour Taipei Lion Trophy |
Mike Sexton WPT Champions Cup | |
NAPT Las Vegas Main Event Trophy | |
Poker Dream Malaysia Dragon Trophy | |
World Series of Poker Main Event Bracelet |