The PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas hosted the fifth installment of the GPI/THM’s Global Poker Awards over the weekend. From exceptional player performances to notable contributions in the poker industry, the event celebrated the finest of 2023.
Leading up to the ceremony, the Global Poker Index revealed several distinguished award recipients such as:
These awards, along with others announced earlier, celebrated remarkable performances both at and away from the tables, including the recognition of Bin Weng as the overall 2023 GPI Player of the Year, Kristen Foxen as the 2023 Female Player of the Year, and Nick Pupillo as the 2023 GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year. Isaac Haxton was also acknowledged as the PokerGO Tour Player of the Year during the GPA gala.
The evening showcased a diverse array of winners across various categories.
The World Poker Tour and PokerStars emerged as prominent winners, with WPT receiving recognition for its outstanding series and Adam Pliska being honored as Best Industry Person. PokerStars also secured multiple awards, including Best Stream for PokerStars Live.
Amidst moments of humor and solemnity, the ceremony paid tribute to the exceptional talents and contributions within the poker community. The event encapsulated the spirit of camaraderie and excellence that defines the global poker landscape.
The complete list of the newly announced winners at the 5th Global Poker Awards:
Award Category |
Winner |
BEST BROADCASTER |
Ali Nejad |
BEST EVENT |
WSOP Main Event (pictured) |
BEST FINAL TABLE PERFORMANCE |
Daniel Sepiol at WPT Championship |
BEST INDUSTRY PERSON |
Adam Pliska |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT – PHOTO |
Rachel Kay Winter “Schulman Cool” |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT – VIDEO |
PokerGO: Doyle Brunson Celebration of Life |
BEST MEDIA CONTENT – WRITTEN |
The Tales of Billy Baxter: The Final Days of Stu Ungar (David Hill for WPT.com) |
BEST MID-MAJOR CIRCUIT/TOUR |
WPT Prime |
BEST PODCAST |
The Chip Race (pictured) |
BEST SHORT-FORM CONTENT CREATOR |
Caitlin Comeskey |
BEST STAND-ALONE FESTIVAL/SERIES |
Wynn Millions |
BEST STREAMER |
Bert “Girafganger” Stevens |
BEST TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR |
Toby Stone |
BEST VLOGGER |
Jaman Burton |
BEST X/TWITTER PERSONALITY |
Marle Spragg |
CHARITABLE/COMMUNITY INITIATIVE |
Nadya Magnus |
FAN’S CHOICE – BEST HAND |
Triton London |
FAN’S CHOICE – BEST LIVE STREAM |
PokerStars Live |
FAN’S CHOICE – BEST TROPHY |
Asian Poker Tour Taipei Lion Trophy |
FAN’S CHOICE – PERSONALITY |
Greg ‘Greg Goes All In’ Liow |
FEMALE POY |
Kristen Foxen |
GPI AWARD OF MERIT |
GG Poker Game of Gold |
GPI BREAKOUT PLAYER |
Jans Arends |
HENDON MOB AWARD |
Casey Kastle |
MID-MAJOR POY |
Nick Pupillo |
PLAYER OF THE YEAR (POY) |
Bin Weng |
PLAYERS CHOICE TOUGHEST OPPONENT |
Stephen Chidwick |
POKER ICON |
Doyle Brunson |
POKERGO PLAYER OF THE YEAR |
Isaac Haxton |
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