Nomination Process Begins For The Poker Hall Of Fame's Class Of 2016

The WSOP has opened the nomination period for the Poker Hall of Fame’s class of 2016.

Poker fans and players can vote here. People are encouraged to participate by submitting their nominee along with a brief explanation.

Submissions will be tabulated and the top 10 nominations will be reviewed by the Poker Hall of Fame Governing Council. Living Poker Hall of Fame members and a blue ribbon media panel will then cast votes on the final list of nominees to determine the class of 2016. The enshrinement ceremony will take place this fall as part of the main event final table festivities.

The Poker Hall of Fame traditionally elects one or two members annually.

There are currently 50 members of the Poker Hall of Fame.

One must be at least 40 years old to be inducted. The other main criteria for the Poker Hall of Fame are that the player must have “played poker against acknowledged top competition” and “for high stakes,” while playing “consistently well” and “gaining the respect of peers.” The player must have lasted in the poker world too, as another standard is that they “stood the test of time.” For those who weren’t poker pros, they must have “contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.”

Last year’s finalists were Max Pescatori, Matt Savage, David Ulliott, Chris Bjorin, Bruno Fitoussi, Jennifer Harman, David Chiu, John Juanda, Carlos Mortensen and Terry Rogers.

Juanda and Harman were chosen. The year prior, Daniel Negreanu and tournament director Jack McClelland were inducted.

It’s worth noting that 10-time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Ivey turned 40 in February.

The Poker Hall of Fame, established in 1979, was acquired by Harrah’s Entertainment along with the World Series of Poker in 2004.

Here’s a look at all of the members.

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