The onset condition of the COVID-19 has not only shaken the entire world but also forced the poker universe into lockdown. This included the shutting down of the great and good’s achievements called the glitzy ceremony of The Global Poker Awards. But the good news is now back! With everything seemingly going back to normal all over the world, the official announcement has finally been made. The third edition of the Global Poker Awards is returning to the PokerGO Studio at the ARIA Resort and Casino in February 2022.
Read on and discover the exclusive news on the upcoming events and nominations of the most awaited celebration of the poker world. No doubt, the Coronavirus has kept the poker industry in the hush but a remarkable comeback is what the poker fans are expecting and the awards are going to outshine!
Presenters of the Global Event
The Global Poker Awards is a great event of the poker world that commemorates various remarkable achievements of well-known poker figures from all the dimensions of the poker industry’s tables. And this third edition of the event is going to be brought to the audience by PokerGO. Not only this, PokerGo is sustaining its ongoing multi-year partnership with The Hendon Mob (THM) and Global Poker Index (GPI).
Day of the Event
The Global Poker Awards is officially announced to take place on 18th February 2022 through a broadcast on PokerGO. The Livestream will be available both nationally and internationally so poker fans all over the world can enjoy the celebration.
Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Global Poker Awards
Just a few days before the western world was shut down due to the onset condition of the Coronavirus, poker celebrated its 2019 Global Poker Awards in March 2020. Since then the digital poker world has faced changes tremendously.
In this way, live poker was affected immeasurably throughout the years 2020 and 2021. Not only this, the 2021 Global Poker Awards had to be canceled due to the severity of the global crisis.
End of the Two Year Hiatus
Finally hosting this event marks the end of a two-year hiatus in which the ceremony was delayed. The announcement of the revival of the awards was announced by Eric Danis, the President of Global Poker Index and The Hendon Mob who stated:
“We are honored to be a part of celebrating the accomplishments of the most renowned figures in the poker industry. After having to cancel this year’s ceremony due to the pandemic, we are so excited to welcome the poker world once again to the Global Poker Awards in March 2022 and for years to come.”
Eric Danis also commented saying, “The last two years have been difficult for everyone, including those in our industry, we just can’t wait to shine the light brightly on the most talented people and organizations once again. After waiting for two looooong years, I’m so happy to announce that we’re bringing the Global Poker Awards back to PokerGO!”
2022 Expected Awards
For the third edition of the Global Poker Awards in 2022, it is reported that over 20 prizes are up for grabs and only the most competent achievers at the poker table will be able to take the awards home.
People’s Choice Award for Hand of the Year is one of the most-awaited and prestigious awards which decides the winner through voting by the poker fans. Further, among some of the other categories, there are:
- Player of the Year
- GPI Female Player of the Year
- Poker ICON
- Players’ Choice Award for Best All-Around Poker Player
- GPI Breakout Player of the Year
- Final Table Performance of the Year
- Twitter Personality of the Year
- Players Choice for Toughest Opponent
- Streamer of the Year
- Vlogger of the Year
- Podcast of the Year
- Industry Person of the Year
- Tournament Director of the Year
- Event of the Year
- Mid-Major Tour/Circuit of the Year
- Journalist of the Year
- Broadcaster of the Year
- Media Content of the Year Written
- Media Content of the Year Photo
- Media Content of the Year Video
- Award of Merit
- Poker ICON Award
- Hendon Mob Award
The President of PokerGO, Mori Eskandani commented on the upcoming awards saying, “The Global Poker Awards recognize and celebrate the most elite poker players and significant figures making a notable difference in the industry. We aim to give credit to those who make a splash in our sport, and holding these awards in the PokerGO Studio for the next three years allows us to do so.”
The poker world is coming to new beginnings with the onset of The Global Poker Awards and will be even better than the previous years. So, get ready for fun and excitement following the multi-year partnership of PokerGO with Global Poker Index and The Hendon Mob.
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