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The 2nd Annual Global Poker Awards Celebrated 25 of Poker’s Best Including Poker ICON Recipient Johnny Chan
The PokerGO Studio was glowing Friday night as the brightest stars in the game gathered in Las Vegas...
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05MarThe 2019 Poker Icon Award to be Presented to Johnny Chan
Replacing the Lifetime Achievement Award, the Poker ICON celebrates an iconic figure in the game Las Vegas –...
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04MarJohn Cernuto Becomes the Second Recipient of the Hendon Mob Award
“Miami John” holds the top spot on the all-time results list Las Vegas – March 3, 2020 —...
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26FebMaria Ho and Drea Renee to host Global Poker Awards
Las Vegas – February 27, 2020 — The 2019 Global Poker Awards has a face, two of them,...
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24JanPeople’s Choice Award for Poker Personality and Hand of the Year Final Round now open for voting
After the preliminary rounds with thousands of votes in both categories, People’s Choice Award for Poker Personality of...
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24JanJoey Ingram Leads the Charge with Four Global Poker Awards Nominations
25 total trophies to be handed out on PokerGO on March 6th LAS VEGAS – January 24, 2020...
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20JanGlobal Poker Awards Announces 2019 Semi-Finalists and Opens Fan Voting
After a preliminary voting round, done by a panel of experts in each category, poker players, members of...
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17JanPeople’s Choice: Hand of the Year – Videos & Voting
People’s Choice: Hand of the Year – Videos & Voting The Videos Voting People’s Choice: Hand of the...
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09Jan25 trophies to be presented at Global Poker Awards
A record 25 shiny new trophies will be handed out on the night of March 6th at the...
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08JanGPI reveals Global Poker Awards voting process
On the heels of last month’s announcement of the return of the Global Poker Awards – set for...
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28DecSecond Annual Global Poker Awards Returns to the PokerGO Studio
Expanded Celebration of Poker’s Finest Will Stream Live on PokerGO LAS VEGAS, NV – December 3, 2019 –...
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09AprPoker legend Doyle Brunson amongst 20 honored at the first Global Poker Awards
Las Vegas was a buzz on Friday. Not only were the Vegas Golden Knights, Jimmy Kimmel and the...
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21MarPeople’s Choice Award nominations now open
The Global Poker Awards, presented by PokerStars, will be broadcasted live on PokerGO on Friday, April 5th 2019.
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18MarNominees Revealed for Inuagural Global Poker Awards
The Global Poker Awards are presented by PokerStars and broadcast live from Las Vegas on PokerGO Friday, April...
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07Mar
Announcing the Global Poker Awards
POKER GOES WORLDWIDE WITH THE GLOBAL POKER AWARDS The first-ever Global Poker Awards, presented by PokerStars, will be...
2019 Categories
PocketFives Legacy Award
Presented to an online poker legend who has also made significant contributions on the live tournament circuit.
People’s Choice Award: Hand of the Year
Fans will once again be voting for their favorite Poker Personality, but will also be charged to find the Hand of the Year from 2019
Poker Broadcaster of the Year
Presented to the best poker broadcaster in the business.
Poker ICON
Replacing the Lifetime Achievement Award, The Poker ICON will celebrate an iconic figure in the game
Media Content of the Year: Video
GPI Award of Merit
The GPI will select a person or organization that deserves to be celebrated for their contributions to poker in 2019
Tournament Director of the Year
Presented to the Tournament Director deemed to have gone over and beyond for the game during the 2019 poker season.
Charitable Initiative of the Year
Presented to an individual, organization, venue, tournament or tournament series that raises awareness as well raise funds for a noteworthy
Mid-Major Circuit of the Year
Presented to the organization who presented the best Mid-Major Circuit events and festivals during the 2019 poker season.
Vlogger of the Year
Presented to the vlogger who not only releases quality, well-produced, content but must also show the ability to connect with the audience
GPI Player of the Year
Presented to the player who scored the most points Global Poker Index (GPI) Points during the 2019 poker season.
Event of the Year
Presented to the event judged to have been the best single tournament event presented during the 2019 campaign.
Podcast of the Year
Presented to the podcast series judged to be the best for 2019
Poker Journalist of the Year
Looking to place the spotlight on those who shine brightest in the poker and journalism.
GPI Breakout Player of the Year
Only players who have never been ranked inside the GPI PoY Top 500 until 2019 are eligible.
Streamer of the Year
Presented to the most dedicated poker streamer who continued to provide quality entertainment to their most dedicated fans and new fans.
Industry Person of the Year
Presented to the casino employee, tour operator or industry leader deemed to have gone over and beyond for the game of poker.
Twitter Personality of the Year
Poker Twitter is a thing! So we'll reward who the voters believe is the most entertaining follow in Twitter
THM Award
Awarded to the person who's done something exceptional on the THM database during the 2019 poker season
Final Table Performance Award
Final Table Performance Award, with a focus on a player's performance in the later stages of competition as they march towards victory
People’s Choice Award: Poker Personality
Presented to the poker personality judged to have been one of the game’s best ambassadors in 2019. Voted by the fans
Media Content of the Year: Photo
Media Content of the Year: Written
GPI Female Player of the Year
Presented to the female poker player who scored the most points Global Poker Index (GPI) Points during the 2019 poker season
Players Choice for Toughest Opponent
Members of the GPI Top 100 will vote to determine who was or they believe would have been the toughest opponent to face in 2019