More Trophies in the Game: A Look at the Global Poker Awards 2023 Nominees
Insightful Overview of the 2025 GPI Global Poker Awards - Segment 1: Competitors
Mark your calendars for February 22, when the sixth GPI Global Poker Awards will be live-streamed from the PokerGO studio at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas. This year, the organizers have upped the ante, increasing the number of awards to a whopping 38. Here's a sneak peek at some of the nominees.
Outstanding Achievements in Poker
Player of the Year: David Coleman
Mid-Major Player of the Year: Han Feng
Female Player of the Year: Cherish Andrews
Most Weeks at GPI #1: Jesse Lonis
PokerGo Tour Player of the Year: Jeremy Ausmus
The majority of the remaining prizes have already been voted on by poker's inner circle but the big night will reveal all. Fans worldwide will also have their say as they choose the winners of Best Hand, Best Trophy, Best Live Stream, and Most Entertaining Player.
Other accolades elegantly bestowed on deserving members of the community include The Hendon Mob Award (prediction: Dominick French), the Charitable/Community Initiative, Poker Icon, and the GPI Award of Merit.
Rising Stars Shining Bright
Leading the way this year is Caitlin Comeskey, up for four awards in the content creation category. She's a strong contender in Best X Personality, Best Short-Form Video Media Content, Peoples' Choice for Most Entertaining Player, and once again for Best Short-Form Content Creator.
Three nominees include Joe Stapleton, Marle Spragg, and Barry Carter, each vying for glory in three different categories: Best On-Air Talent, Podcast, and Book.
Double nominees populate the list, too, such as Barny Boatman, Abby Merk, Nikki Limo, Daniel Negreanu, and David Lappin, competing for the honors in various categories.
Global Poker Awards 2023: The Players' Awards
Contenders for the Most Entertaining Player (Fan's Choice) include Caitlin Comeskey, Alejandro 'Papo MC' Lococo, Michael 'Texas Mike' Moncek, and Seth 'Sethy Poker' Moeller. All four are renowned for their captivating playing styles and comedic flair on the felt.
While Lococo's energetic and charismatic performances. Moncek's heartfelt play, and Moeller's impressive comedic skits have earned them admiration, Comeskey is a frontrunner given her multiple nominations and past victories.
Stay tuned for Part 2, where we'll delve into the nominees for audio/visual content creators. The thrill of the nominations, the suspense, and the anticipation for the big night are all part of the Global Poker Awards experience. So, roll the dice and let the games begin!
Casino-goers might find the nights more exciting in Las Vegas as sports betting enthusiasts can also partake in the sports-betting opportunities while waiting for the Global Poker Awards 2023, which will take place at the Aria Resort & Casino. Moreover, casino games aficionados can engage in various casino-games tournaments leading up to the awards ceremony, with some of the nominees, like David Coleman in the Player of the Year category and Caitlin Comeskey in the content creation category, having impressive poker skills.
