Flag Background Every year, the World Series of Poker opens public nominations for the Poker Hall of Fame. From that list of submissions, the WSOP then reveals a list of the top ten qualified nominees. And all living Hall of Fame members then vote for the one person that will be inducted that year.
Every year, someone etches his or her place in poker history through induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. He or she undoubtedly meets the criteria and is honored with a ceremony, a token of the occasion, and a celebratory photo on the wall of the dedicated Hall of Fame space at Horseshoe Las Vegas.
And every year, the poker public is left feeling that the Poker Hall of Fame missed an opportunity to honor more of poker’s greats. Further, the people nominated year after year – after year – but not the recipients of the most votes end up on an ever-expanding list of people who should have earned their place in the HOF by public demand alone.
It’s time for a change. Poker HOF Nomination Criteria
The criteria that nominees must meet to be considered for a Poker Hall of Fame nomination is mostly subjective. The only requirement that is explicit and inarguable is age. The person must be at least 40 years old at the time of his or her nomination.
Everything else is subjective: Must have played against acknowledged top competition.
Must have played for high stakes.
Must have played consistently well.
Must have gained the respect of his or her peers. Must have stood the test of time. Non-players can also receive public nominations if they have contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker with “indelible positive and lasting results.” Poker HOF Nomination Process Near the beginning of each WSOP summer series, the WSOP opens a web portal for the public to nominate people for Hall of Fame consideration. This process continues for several weeks.When the nomination window closes, the Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council, the members of which have never been revealed, vet the list […]
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