The Poker Hall Of Fame 2012
The time has come to induct more players into the Poker Hall of Fame. This honour is reserved for the greatest players in the history of the game and the standards required for entry are expectedly high. The 10 finalists were announced after a public vote and a review from the Governing Council. The finalists will be put forward to be considered by a panel of judges which consists of 18 Hall of Fame inductees, with the acclaimed player(s) being announced in late October, during the World Series of Poker (WSOP) main event.
The player must fit the criteria of playing against acknowledged top competition for high stakes. Additionally, they must have played consistently well at the highest level, with the respect of their peers. Contrastingly, non-players may also be inducted if they have contributed substantially to the overall growth of the game, however the last person to be acknowledged for this was back in 2005, as Jack Binion was inducted because of his success in the casino industry and his contribution various World Series of Poker events.
The nominees this year will surely give the panel a difficult decision, with huge names to choose from, including five time WSOP bracelet winners, John Juanda and Scotty Nguyen. John Juanda has won over $14 million in his career and has made the final table of an extraordinary 31 WSOP events. He is the youngest nominated player this year at the ripe age of 41 and would be one of the youngest ever players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Scotty Nguyen is also a favourite with the players, and is an exciting player to watch. He boasts an impressive list of wins, including over $11 million in career earnings and 27 WSOP and WPT final table appearances to date. Another top contender is Jennifer Harman who has made 14 WSOP and WPT final tables, as well as having played high stake cash games consistently for over 10 years. She is one of the most feared female players in the game and frequently gives her time and money to various charities.
The full list is as follows:
1. John Juanda
2. Scotty Nguyen
3. Jennifer Harman
4. Chirs Bjorin
5. David Chiu
6. Eric Drache
7. Thor Hansen
8. George Hardie
9. Brian Roberts
10. Tom McEvoy
To keep track of the WSOP and the fate of the Hall of Fame Finalists, visit www.pokernewsgossip.com.
The player must fit the criteria of playing against acknowledged top competition for high stakes. Additionally, they must have played consistently well at the highest level, with the respect of their peers. Contrastingly, non-players may also be inducted if they have contributed substantially to the overall growth of the game, however the last person to be acknowledged for this was back in 2005, as Jack Binion was inducted because of his success in the casino industry and his contribution various World Series of Poker events.
The nominees this year will surely give the panel a difficult decision, with huge names to choose from, including five time WSOP bracelet winners, John Juanda and Scotty Nguyen. John Juanda has won over $14 million in his career and has made the final table of an extraordinary 31 WSOP events. He is the youngest nominated player this year at the ripe age of 41 and would be one of the youngest ever players to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. Scotty Nguyen is also a favourite with the players, and is an exciting player to watch. He boasts an impressive list of wins, including over $11 million in career earnings and 27 WSOP and WPT final table appearances to date. Another top contender is Jennifer Harman who has made 14 WSOP and WPT final tables, as well as having played high stake cash games consistently for over 10 years. She is one of the most feared female players in the game and frequently gives her time and money to various charities.
The full list is as follows:
1. John Juanda
2. Scotty Nguyen
3. Jennifer Harman
4. Chirs Bjorin
5. David Chiu
6. Eric Drache
7. Thor Hansen
8. George Hardie
9. Brian Roberts
10. Tom McEvoy
To keep track of the WSOP and the fate of the Hall of Fame Finalists, visit www.pokernewsgossip.com.
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