Global Poker Awards 2024: Celebrating Poker’s Brightest Stars


Global Poker Awards 2024: Celebrating Poker’s Brightest Stars


A Night of Stars at the PokerGO Studio

On February 24, 2025, the PokerGO Studio in Las Vegas hosted the Global Poker Awards 2024, the most prestigious event in the poker world. With 34 categories, the awards celebrated the best players, tournaments, and moments of the year​.


Highlighted Awards:


  • GPI Poker Player of the Year: David Coleman (USA)
  • GPI Mid-Major Player of the Year: Han Feng (USA)
  • GPI Female Player of the Year: Cherish Andrews (USA)
  • Players Choice for Toughest Opponent: Adrián Mateos (Spain)
  • Best X/Twitter Personality: Barry Carter (England)
  • Best Streamer: Benjamin "Spraggy" Spragg (England)
  • Best Vlogger: Brad Owen (USA)
  • Best Written Content: "A Further Investigation into the Existence of the BotFarm Corporation" by Jonathan Raab
  • Most Entertaining Player: Alejandro Lococo


Exclusive Coverage on PokerGO

Fans watched the ceremony live on PokerGO, reinforcing the platform’s reputation as the go-to source for poker events​.

Global Impact and Diverse Winners

This year’s winners highlighted poker’s worldwide appeal, with awards going to players from America, Europe, and Asia. The Best Tournament category recognized excellence in event organization and player experience​.


Winners’ Reactions

In their acceptance speech, the Player of the Year winner thanked the poker community for its support, emphasizing that “poker is more than just a game—it’s a passion that connects people from all walks of life”​.




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