WSOP – Who is Leading the ‘Player of the Year’ Ranking?

The World Series Of Poker 2024 is in full swing and while many are keeping track of the day-to-day results, we’re interested in something else entirely – the ‘Player of the Year’ ranking!

If you’re unfamiliar with it, the competition decides who takes home the title of the best player at the WSOP. Throughout the years, the deciding formula has frequently changed. So, who’s currently leading the pack at WSOP 2024?

Let’s take a closer look!

5. Phil Ivey (2,579.60)

Phil Ivey is considered to be the GOAT of live poker.

While he might has missed a couple of editions, this year this WSOP marks a special anniversary for Phil. It’s his 25th year of poker at the World Series of Poker since his debut in the year 2000. With ten bracelets under his belt, all eyes were on Ivey to finally win his 11th bracelet this year, and the GOAT did not disappoint!

Ivey rook down Event #29; $10K 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball Championship! For his victory he received $347,440 in prize money, and added the 11th Golden Bracelet to his resume. To come up on top, he went up against some of the biggest names in the mixed games scenem such as Philip Sternheimer (6th), Jonathan Cohen (5th), Benny Glaser (4th), Jason Mercier (3rd), and Danny Wong (2nd).

So, how well did Ivey do in the rest of the events?

Up until today, he cashed in 12 events in total, including two online events. The series is not yet finished, and he bagged for the 3rd day of the Main Event!

Place	Name	Entries	Prize
7th	$ 50,000 Mixed Games: Poker Players Championship – 7-Max	89	$ 158,719
9th	$ 10,000 Limit Razz Championship	118	$ 25,687
1st	$ 10,000 Limit 2-7 Triple Draw Lowball Championship- 6-Max	149	$ 347,440

Photo Credits: Hayley Hochstetler

4. Chris Hunichen (2,817.70)

While it might come as a shock, Chris Hunichen was still without a bracelet until WSOP 2024!

In 2008, Hunichen cashed his first ever WSOP event with the $1,500 No-Limit Hold’em, where he ended up as 31st. Ever since then, Chris ‘BigHuni’ Hunichen has been part of the elite-class of high rollers for well over a decade, and yet one thing was still taunting him – a WSOP bracelet.

As most know, winning a WSOP bracelet is not in the cards for every player. However, Hunichen managed to make his dream a reality during one of the biggest buy-in tournaments of this year; the #47 $100K No-Limit Hold’em – High Roller! For his victory, Hunichen received the long-awaited bracelet along with $2,838,389!

With that said, one thing is certain; Chris Hunichen will not be the new WSOP World Champion, as he busted out of the Main Event during Day 2.

Place	Name	Entries	Prize
3rd	$ 250,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super High Roller	75	$ 2,397,312
1st	$ 100,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller	112	$ 2,838,389

Photo Credit: Danny Maxwell

3. David Prociak (2,921.93)

The ‘least known’ player from the current top five of the WSOP POY-ranking is American David Prociak. With his first registered cash in The Hendon Mob dating back to 2015 (1st in a $250 tournament), he has since collected a whopping 149 other titles in his live poker career.

While he had more than a few 2nd and 3rd place finishes at the WSOP, this way his year. Prociak finally snagged his bracelet at WSOP 2024! Event #11; $1,5K Limit Badugi was the name of the game, where Prociak cashed a whopping $129,676.

David Prociak is currently occupying 3rd place in the POY-ranking of the WSOP.

Place	Name	Entries	Prize
3rd	$ 1,000 Pot Limit Omaha – 8-Max	2,212	$ 126,853
10th	$ 1,500 Limit Seven Card Stud	406	$ 6,347
1st	$ 1,500 Limit Badugi	487	$ 129,676

: Hayley Hochstetler

2. Jeremy Ausmus (3,510.55)

One the most underrated players right now has to be Jeremy Ausmus. Ranked 50th on the All-Time money list and with of six WSOP Bracelets under his belt, Ausmus is a sure shot in just about every tournament he plays in.

With over 308 results in The Hendon Mob since 2008, he had massive successes. With that said, Ausmus is yet to secure a WSOP bracelet at WSOP 2024! Not just that, he is also the only one of the current top five who hasn’t won an event yet. Then again, he does have a whopping six top seven finishes.

While he’s not in the Main Event any longer, we’ll surely be seeing more of him during the 2024 edition.

Place	Name	Entries	Prize
4th	$ 10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship	186	$ 130,794
6th	$ 50,000 Mixed Games: Poker Players Championship – 7-Max	89	$ 200,896
7th	$ 250,000 No Limit Hold’em – Super High Roller	75	$ 754,052
2nd	$ 100,000 No Limit Hold’em – High Roller	112	$ 1,892,260
3rd	$ 2,500 No Limit Hold’em – Freezeout	1,267	$ 209,358
4th	$ 1,500 No Limit Hold’em – SHOOTOUT	1,534	$ 109,071

Photo Credit: Danny Maxwell

1. Scott Seiver (3,793.74)

What happens if you win a total of three bracelets in one year at the World Series Of Poker?

Exactly, there’s a big chance you will be topping every single ranking out there, including the POY. Scott Seiver is no stranger to anyone in the world of poker. Not only is he known for his poker skill, but Seiver could easily be a mix of actors Jonah Hill and Seth Rogen!

Jokes aside, Seiver is on a roll this year, and it might just not be finished just yet!

He already cashed in 12 events this year, and every time he reached a final table, he has won it, bringing his bracelet total to seven overall!

Place	Name	Entries	Prize
1st	$ 10,000 No Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship	186	$411,041
1st	$ 1,500 Limit Razz	547	$ 141,374
1st	$ 10,000 Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship – 8-Max	197	$ 426,744

Photo Credits: Eloy Cabacas

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