The World Series of Poker announced the names of the ten finalists for 2023 induction into the Poker Hall of Fame. The final list is a combination of champions, trailblazers, and industry icons.
The finalists are:
- Josh Arieh
- Jeremy Ausmus
- Ted Forrest
- Kathy Liebert
- Mike Matusow
- Lon McEachren & Norman Chad
- Brian Rast
- Matt Savage
- Isai Scheinberg
- Bill Smith
Poker Hall of Fame eligibility requirements
To qualify for the Poker Hall of Fame, a player or industry professional are required to meet the following criteria.
- A player must have played poker against acknowledged top competition
- Be a minimum of 40 years old at time of nomination
- Played for high stakes
- Played consistently well, gaining the respect of peers
- Stood the test of time
- Or, for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.
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Who votes for the Poker Hall of Fame?
The living members of the Hall of Fame will use a ten point balloting system to pick among the finalists. Of the 59 members of the Hall who have earned the HOF honor, there are 31 living members.
