Each week, the Global Poker Index publishes the standings of the top 1,000 players in its Player of the Year race. Once a month, PokerNews will take an in-depth look at the top 10 players' results and the recent tournaments that have caused a splash in the standings.
A player's score is comprised of up to 11 tournament results that begin during the calendar year. Of those 11 results, up to six will come from Jan. 1 through June 30, while up to five will be from tournaments starting between July 1 and Dec. 31. Like the Global Poker Index Rankings, all tournaments must have a buy-in of at least $1,500 and contain at least 21 entrants to be eligible in comprising a player's score.
Current GPI Player of the Year Top 10
Place
Player
Total Score
Change in Rank from Last Week
1
Jonathan Duhamel
552.10
--
2
Noah Schwartz
326.05
+20
3
Faraz Jaka
308.35
-1
4
Sam Chartier
305.80
-1
5
Jason Koon
284.24
-1
6
Ruben Visser
258.04
-1
7
Stephen Chidwick
248.78
+71
8
Oliver Speidel
238.23
-2
9
Daniel Idema
234.08
+63
10
Daniel Chevalier
228.35
-3
WPT L.A. Poker Classic
While Sean Jazayeri (31st in the GPI PoY), David Sands (51st), and Dan Kelly (64th) claimed the top three results in the LAPC Main Event, it is the only result for all three counting toward the GPI PoY standings. Noah Schwartz took fourth place and added that result to three others to rise up the ranks, second only to Jonathan Duhamel. In addition to Schwartz, Stephen Chidwick and Daniel Idema made deep runs in Los Angeles with ninth and 16th place finishes, respectively.
Here is the breakdown for each player in the top 10. Results in bold reflect changes in this week's standings:
1. Jonathan Duhamel
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$100,000 No-Limit Holdem Super High Roller
4 of 30
$313,600
PCA
$5,000 No-Limit Hold'em Turbo 8-Max
5 of 53
$17,990
PCA
$5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max
1 of 158
$239,830
PCA
$25,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max High Roller
2 of 141
$634,550
EPT Deauville
€2,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max
8 of 289
€13,900
L.A. Poker Classic
$5,100 No-Limit Hold'em
2 of 98
$121,115
2. Noah Schwartz
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$5,000 Pot-Limit Omaha 8-Max Turbo
1 of 56
$85,250
Isle Classic
$2,500 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
10 of 173
$8,564
WPT Lucky Hearts Poker Open
$3,500 No-Limit Hold'em
18 of 295
$10,067
WPT L.A. Poker Classic
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
4 of 549
$355,750
3. Faraz Jaka
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 8-Max
3 of 1,072
$755,000
Aussie Millions
AUD$2,500 No-Limit Hold'em
2 of 190
AUD$77,000
L.A. Poker Classic
$5,100 No-Limit Hold'em
5 of 98
$33,270
4. Sam Chartier
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 8-Max
42 of 1,072
$37,500
EPT Deauville
€1,500 No-Limit Hold'em
6 of 378
€23,400
EPT Deauville
€10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
4 of 72
€65,600
EPT Copenhagen
Dkr15,000 ($2,694) No-Limit Hold'em
2 of 85
Dkr300,000 ($53,033)
5. Jason Koon
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$5,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max
15 of 158
$12,260
PCA
$25,000 No-Limit Hold'em 8-Max High Roller
4 of 141
$271,950
Aussie Millions
AUD$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
27 of 659
AUD$35,000
6. Ruben Visser
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 8-Max
8 of 1,072
$156,400
EPT Deauville
€10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
2 of 72
€152,000
7. Stephen Chidwick
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 8-Max
145 of 1,072
$15,000
L.A. Poker Classic
$5,100 No-Limit Hold'em
4 of 98
$42,780
WPT L.A. Poker Classic
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
9 of 549
$79,060
8. Oliver Speidel
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
Aussie Millions
AUD$1,500 No-Limit Hold'em Bounty
6 of 315
AUD$16,000
Aussie Millions
AUD$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
1 of 659
AUD$1,600,000
9. Daniel Idema
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
Aussie Millions
AUD$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
8 of 659
AUD$125,000
WPT L.A. Poker Classic
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em
16 of 549
$39,530
10. Daniel Chevalier
Tournament Series
Event
Place
Prize
PCA
$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event 8-Max
24 of 1,072
$52,000
Aussie Millions
AUD$10,000 No-Limit Hold'em Main Event
13 of 659
AUD$75,000
For the full GPI Player of the Year standings, head on over to EpicPoker.com.