PokerStars and its associates achieved significant recognition at the 6th annual Global Poker Awards held in Las Vegas, securing a total of 10 trophies. The awards celebrated the brand’s success in providing engaging poker entertainment, with accolades for the creative team, ambassadors, and live events.
PokerStars’ strong presence in the poker industry was highlighted with multiple wins, showcasing the company’s continued influence and popularity. Among the standout achievements was the success of PokerStars creators Ben “Spraggy” Spragg and Marle Spragg, who each won their second Global Poker Award. Spraggy was awarded Best Streamer for the second time, while Marle received the Best Short-Form Content Creator award.
Industry veteran Francine Watson, a key figure behind PokerStars’ content and creative projects, won the Best Industry Person award. Additionally, Watson collected the Best Episodic Poker Series award for The Big Game on Tour, a project she spearheaded.
The accolades also highlighted the remarkable achievements of PokerStars Pro Barny Boatman, who received the Best Final Table Performance award after a standout year. EPT photographer Danny Maxwell also took home the Best Media Content – Photo award for his iconic “Barny GOATMAN” image.
PokerStars-sponsored events also earned recognition, with the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) winning Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit and the Irish Poker Open winning Best Stand-Alone Festival/Series. Meanwhile, The Big Game on Tour stars Rania Nasreddine and Nikki Limo won GPI Breakout Star and Best Media Content: Short-Form Video, respectively.
The full list of award winners includes notable PokerStars associates, including:
- GPI Breakout Player: Rania Nasreddine
- Best Table Performance: Barny Boatman
- Best Streamer: Benjamin Spragg
- Best Short-Form Content Creator: Marle Spragg
- Best Industry Person: Francine Watson
- Best Mid-Major Tour/Circuit: Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP)
- Best Stand-Alone Festival/Series: Irish Poker Open, Royal Dublin Society
- Best Episodic Poker Series: The Big Game on Tour by PokerStars
- Best Media Content – Video: The Four Rules of the Poker Kings (Greg Clark)
- Best Media Content – Photo: Danny Maxwell
- Most Entertaining Player (Fans Choice): Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo
These accomplishments at the Global Poker Awards position PokerStars for another successful year, with upcoming events such as the next season of The Big Game on Tour and the launch of the European live series PokerStars Open in Italy.
“It was a lovely surprise to win. I’m delighted to accept the award on behalf of my generation, and of all the recreational players who enjoy the game and know that any day could be theirs”, said Barny Boatman on his win, “Danny is an artist, his photo does what great pictures do, it finds and conveys all the emotions of the moment and takes you right to the heart of how it feels.”
“These incredible accolades not only shine a light individual and team excellence but also highlight our ongoing commitment to delivering top-tier poker experiences, engaging content, and world-class ambassadors who inspire the next generation of players”, said Marketing Services Director, Scott Goodall. “We’re incredibly proud of our winners, and everyone within the poker industry who was nominated. Thank you to the incredible poker community who support us, we look forward to another big year.”
