Poker Hall of Fame 10 Finalists Announced

10 finalists have been announced for this year’s Poker Hall of Fame.

They are:

Scotty Nguyen – One of the more lovable characters in the game of poker, Scotty won the t1998 World Series of Poker Main Event.  His record includes $11.6 million in career earnings, 19 World Series of Poker and 8 WPT final table appearances along with  a total of five WSOP bracelets won. 

Thor Hansen – Norwegian poker pro who has cashed in more than 175 live tournaments since starting in the late 1980’s.

Chris Bjorin – Swedish-born player who has earned over $5 million and is fifth all-tie on the WSOP cash list with 65. 

Jennifer Harman – Among the most famous and successful celebrity poker players, Harman has over $2.6 million in poker winnings to date.  She is also the first woman to win multiple WSOP bracelets in open events.

David Chiu – Chinese-born player.  This 52-year-old has won 4 WSOP gold bracelets and cashed out of 54 WSOP events.  He’s won over $7.5 million in his live tournament career. 

John Juanda – Has amassed more than $14 million in career earnings to date but may be seen as too “new to the poker scene” to be inducted this year.  He’s the youngest of the nominees. 

Eric Drache
George Hardie

Tom McEvoy

Brian “Sailor” Roberts

- Ace King, Gambling911.com