2025 Poker Hall of Fame Nominees Announced
Last month, poker enthusiasts had the opportunity to cast their votes for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame. The ten nominees have now been revealed, and the current members will decide who will be inducted this year. Among the nominees are Scott Seiver, Phil Galfond, and Nick Schulman.
Over a month ago, the World Series of Poker (WSOP) announced that anyone could submit their vote for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame. In mid-June, the organization released the ten nominees for the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Class. The list includes at least three new names: Scott Seiver, Phil Galfond, and Nick Schulman.
The late “Miami” John Cernuto has been nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame for the second time this year. Ted Forrest, Kathy Liebert, Mike Matusow, Matt Savage, Isai Scheinberg, and Jeremy Ausmus can, like in previous years, hope for election.
- Jeremy Ausmus
- “Miami” John Cernuto
- Ted Forrest
- Phil Galfond
- Kathy Liebert
- Mike Matusow
- Scott Seiver
- Matt Savage
- Isai Scheinberg
- Nick Schulman
Requirements
Not just anyone can be nominated for the Poker Hall of Fame. There are a number of requirements for players to be eligible for nomination. Players must:
- Have played against the best players of their time;
- Have played at high stakes;
- Be at least 40 years old;
- Have consistently played well and earned the respect of their peers;
- Have stood the test of time.
Individuals who are not known as poker players but still deserve a place on the list must meet certain criteria. Non-players must:
- Have contributed to the growth and success of the game of poker with positive and lasting results.
Every poker fan could submit a nomination last month, but the nominations from poker fans are not decisive. The top ten nominations go to the current members of the Poker Hall of Fame. They ultimately choose the most suitable candidate, who will receive the news during the WSOP Main Event.
Poker Hall of Fame
The Poker Hall of Fame currently consists of the following members:
| Member | Elected in | Member | Elected in | Member | Elected in |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Abdo | 1982 | Barry Greenstein | 2011 | Johnny Moss | 1979 |
| Crandell Addington | 2005 | Jennifer Harman | 2015 | Daniel Negreanu | 2014 |
| Bobby Baldwin | 2003 | Dan Harrington | 2010 | Scotty Nguyen | 2013 |
| Billy Baxter | 2006 | Murph Harrold | 1984 | David Oppenheim | 2019 |
| Lyle Berman | 2002 | Phil Hellmuth | 2007 | Henry Orenstein | 2008 |
| Joe Bernstein | 1983 | John Hennigan | 2018 | Walter “Puggy” Pearson | 1987 |
| Benny Binion | 1990 | James Butler “Wild Bill” Hickok | 1979 | Julius Oral Popwell | 1996 |
| Jack Binion | 2005 | Red Hodges | 1985 | Thomas Austin “Amarillo Slim” Preston | 1992 |
| Bill Boyd | 1981 | Edmond Hoyle | 1979 | David “Chip” Reese | 1991 |
| Doyle Brunson | 1988 | Phil Ivey | 2017 | Brian “Sailor” Roberts | 2012 |
| Todd Brunson | 2016 | Linda Johnson | 2011 | Huckleberry Seed | 2020 |
| Johnny Chan | 2002 | Berry Johnston | 2004 | Erik Seidel | 2010 |
| T.J. Cloutier | 2006 | John Juanda | 2015 | Mike Sexton | 2009 |
| Nick Dandolos | 1979 | Jack Keller | 1993 | Jack “Treetop” Straus | 1988 |
| Eric Drache | 2012 | Jack McClelland | 2014 | Duane “Dewey” Tomko | 2008 |
| Barbara Enright | 2007 | Felton McCorquodale | 1979 | David “Devilfish” Ulliott | 2017 |
| Mori Eskandani | 2018 | Tom McEvoy | 2013 | Stu “The Kid” Ungar | 2001 |
| Fred “Sarge” Ferris | 1989 | Chris Moneymaker | 2019 | Red Winn | 1979 |
| Henry Green | 1986 | Roger Moore | 1997 | Sid Wyman | 1979 |
| T “Blondie” Forbes | 1980 | Carlos Mortensen | 2016 | Eli Elezra | 2021 |
| Layne Flack | 2022 | Brian Rast | 2023 | Patrik Antonius | 2024 |
| Alle leden van de Poker Hall of Fame |
This article was updated on Thursday, June 19, 2025, with the 2025 nominees.
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