Insightful Review of GPI Global Poker Awards 2025 - Section 1: Competitors
Let's Talk About Those Trophies
On February 22, the sixth Global Poker Awards will be broadcast live on PokerGO from Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, handing out more rewards than ever before – a whopping 38 trophies! Organizers have expanded the award categories for this year's ceremony. Five winners have already been crowned, and the remainder will be determined by the poker community. The majority of the awards have already been chosen by the industry's elite, but the public will get a chance to voice their opinions for Best Hand, Best Trophy, Best Live Stream, and Most Entertaining Player.
Award recipients encompass a range of categories, including Poker Player of the Year, Mid-Major Player of the Year, Female Player of the Year, Most Weeks at GPI #1, and PokerGo Tour Player of the Year. In addition to these recognized categories, special awards like The Hendon Mob Award, Charitable/Community Initiative, Poker Icon, GPI Award of Merit, and others will be bestowed upon worthy individuals.
Caitlin Comeskey: The Breakout Star
This year, Caitlin Comeskey has received four nominations for the prestigious Global Poker Awards. She was already a nominee for three awards last year and took home the prize for Best Short-Form Content Creator. Comeskey is up for Best X Personality, Best Short-Form Video Media Content, Peoples' Choice for Most Entertaining Player, and once again for Best Short-Form Content Creator.
Multi-talented Nominees in the Spotlight
There are several individuals who have earned nominations for three awards in this year's competition. They include Joe Stapleton, Marle Spragg, and Barry Carter. Stapleton is nominated for Best On-Air Talent, Podcast for "Poker In The Ears," and Book for his comic "Trapped." Spragg is nominated for X Personality, Best Short-Form Creator, and Short-Form Video. Carter is in the mix for Best X Personality, Book for "Beyond GTO," and Podcast as the beloved third wheel of "The Chip Race."
A Look at the Global Poker Award Nominees Honoring Players
The 2023 Global Poker Awards honor those who have made an indelible impact on the world of poker. On the night of the ceremony, fans worldwide will tune in to see who takes home the awards for Best Hand, Best Trophy, Best Live Stream, and Most Entertaining Player. Additional awards, such as The Hendon Mob Award, Charitable/Community Initiative, Poker Icon, and GPI Award of Merit, will be given to deserving members of the poker community.
Most Entertaining Player (Fans' Choice)
- Caitlin Comeskey (USA)
- Alejandro "Papo MC" Lococo (Argentina)
- Michael "Texas Mike" Moncek (USA)
- Seth "Sethy Poker" Moeller (USA)
Best Hand (Fans' Choice)
- Barny Boatman makes hero call on way to EPT victory on PokerStars Live
- Beer is raining down on him! Bracelet on the line on PokerGO
- The Keating Show - 2.4M pot during Million Dollar Game on Hustler Casino Live
- Xuan Liu stars in wild hand at The Lodge
Players' Choice for Toughest Opponent
- Stephen Chidwick (England)
- Isaac Haxton (USA)
- Jason Koon (USA)
- Adrian Mateos (ESP)
Best Final Table Performance
- Barny Boatman (England), EPT Paris
- Daniel Negreanu (Canada), WSOP Poker Players Championship
- Stephen Song (USA), EPT Barcelona
- Scott Stewart (USA), WPT World Championship
- The Global Poker Awards ceremony, taking place at Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, will feature awards in categories such as sports (Best Hand), entertainment (Best Trophy, Most Entertaining Player), and casino-and-gambling (Best Final Table Performance, Toughest Opponent).
- Fans can participate in voting for awards like Best Hand and Most Entertaining Player, while individuals like Caitlin Comeskey and Joe Stapleton have been nominated for multiple categories, showcasing their versatility in the poker-entertainment world.
