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Poker news | янв. 25, 2024

2023 Global Poker Award Nominees Revealed

By RTR Alex

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The excitement for the highly anticipated 2023 Global Poker Awards is on the rise, as the as the nominees for have now been officially unveiled.

In its fifth edition, this prestigious event promises to celebrate outstanding achievements across the poker spectrum, recognizing players, content creators, and industry professionals who have left their mark on the poker landscape.

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.

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.

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