The American Poker Awards 2016 Results

The Oscars weren’t the only awards held over the past week! While it may not be running as long as the famous Academy Awards, The American Poker Awards 2016 were star studded with all the big names from our industry. Running for the second year in a row, this ceremony celebrated achievements racked up within certain categories. The event took place in Beverly Hills, California last week Thursday (25th February 2016). All players were celebrated and the night was a magical one to remember!

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Results from the American Poker Awards 2016

The hype surrounding this incredible award ceremony was rife. People posted their expected outcomes across social media; however, the final results are officially in! The winners within their various categories were as follows:

Break Out Performance of the

AWARD TITLE AWARD WINNER
GPI Female Poker Player of the Year Kelly Minkin
GPI Player of the Year Byron Kaverman
Break Out Performance of the Year Joshua Beckley
Event of the Year – buy in maximum of $2000 The Colossus (World Series Poker)
Event of the Year – buy in surpassing $2000 Seminole Hard Poker Open (WPT)
Tournament Performance of the Year Anthony Zinno
Media Content of the Year Joe Giron for his shot of Daniel Negreanu buting from WSOP
Media Person of the Year Donnie Peters of PokerNews
Poker Presenter of the Year Kara Scott
Industry Person of the Year Matt Savage, TDA Founder, WPT Executive Director
Poker Innovation of the Year Online Bracelet Event from WSOP.com
Charitable Initiative of the Year Charity Series of Poker, Matthew Stout
Jury Award Kevin Mathers from PocketFives
Life Time Achievement Mike Sexton
Moment of the Year Daniel Negreanu for his bustout in 11th place during the WSOP main event

 

As you can see, a lot of acknowledgement took place to worthy winners over this past weekend. We at Casino UK are personally ecstatic for the European Poker Awards which are set to take place on the 3rd of May 2016 in Monte Carlo Bay. Keep your eyes peeled for more updates on this prestigious event at your very own personal casino news front; Casino UK!

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Nigel Frith