As 2024 comes to a close, the race for the coveted Card Player Player of the Year (POY) title has officially concluded. The year has been a thrilling ride, with countless high-stakes tournaments showcasing poker’s brightest stars. Today, we highlight the players who ranked 10th through 6th in the POY standings, presented by Global Poker. Collectively, these top performers amassed over $27.2 million in earnings, graced 110 final tables, and claimed 18 titles.
This article sets the stage for the upcoming reveal of the fifth through second spots, culminating in the announcement of the 2024 Player of the Year.
Stephen Chidwick: A Model of Consistency
Total Points: 6,229
POY Earnings: $5,686,359
Titles: 5
Final Tables: 20
Stephen Chidwick’s 2024 performance cemented his place as one of poker’s all-time greats. The 35-year-old from Deal, England, has an illustrious record, having finished in the top 50 for 11 of the last 12 years. This year was no different, as he made an impressive 20 POY-qualified final tables and won five titles.
Key Wins and Milestones
Chidwick’s crowning achievement in 2024 was his victory in the $50,000 pot-limit Omaha event at the World Series of Poker (WSOP) Paradise festival in December. Outlasting 122 entrants, he took home $1,357,080 and his second career gold bracelet.
He also made waves at the Triton Monte Carlo series, where he finished fifth in the $150,000 buy-in event, pocketing $1.3 million. These results added to his staggering tally of 13 seven-figure scores across his career.
Breaking Records
Chidwick’s consistency is unrivalled. This year marked the fifth time in the last decade that he reached at least 20 final tables. With total career earnings now exceeding $63.6 million, he ranks as the third highest-earning player in poker tournament history.
Tournament Earnings and Achievements at a Glance
To put Chidwick’s 2024 in perspective, here’s a snapshot of his performance:
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Total POY Points | 6,229 |
| POY Earnings | $5,686,359 |
| Total Final Tables | 20 |
| Titles Secured | 5 |
| Largest Single Win (2024) | $1,357,080 |
| Career Tournament Earnings | $63,600,000+ |
Why It Matters
Stephen Chidwick’s career is a testament to skill, determination, and longevity in a game where variance can often derail even the most talented players. With his five titles and consistent top-tier finishes, Chidwick has set a benchmark for poker greatness.
Stay tuned as we uncover the names filling the fifth through second spots in the POY rankings, followed by the highly anticipated reveal of 2024’s Player of the Year.
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