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All-Time H.O.R.S.E. Studs
Ride These All-Around Players to the Finish Line
By Chad Holloway
Who are the best Fantasy Poker players? Like any fantasy sport, this is bound to change from year to year. In Fantasy Poker, this can be particularly hard to determine for two reasons. First, Fantasy Poker scoring is subjective based upon the system implemented in each league, such as points based upon finish, cash earned and final table bonuses. Second, the best players need to be judged based upon their performances in all the variations of poker, not just hold’em.
This means that in order to determine the best Fantasy Poker players, one must consider a specific variation and look at a player’s finish, number of cashes, final tables and earnings. This is not easy information to obtain. It means poring over pages of statistics, while spending hours making calculations and ranking players. Lucky for you, I’ve made it easier for you.
I’ve undertaken an extensive project of compiling players’ statistics in the different variations of poker since the 2005 World Series of Poker (the unofficial year Fantasy Poker began). I have constructed a list of all the players who have cashed in a WSOP event, a specific variation, along with their earnings, number of cashes and finish. By doing this, I’ve been able to compile a list of the best-performing players, while determining the top Fantasy Poker players, in each variation.
This month, I’ve compiled the statistics from the nine H.O.R.S.E. events (an acronym for hold’em, Omaha 8-or-better, razz, stud, stud eight-or-better) since the 2005 WSOP. This includes the annual $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship, the 2007 S.H.O.E. event and multiple $3k and $5k buy-in events. By dissecting these statistics, I have come up with a list of what I consider to be the ten best Fantasy Poker Studs in H.O.R.S.E. events.
10. Doyle Brunson
No one has been around the poker scene longer than “Texas Dolly.” He is well versed in every variation, playing them regularly for the highest stakes in Bobby’s Room. He made the final table of the inaugural $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship in 2006, which was won by his good friend, the late Chip Reese. Although he won’t be playing the lower buy-in H.O.R.S.E. events, Brunson will always be a contender for the $50,000 Championship. In addition, Brunson won a bracelet in the 2003 WSOP Limit H.O.R.S.E. event, which is not included in these statistics.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $407,904
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 1
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 3 (8th, 16th, & 22nd)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 23rd
9. Huck Seed
Seed ranks 15th on the all-time H.O.R.S.E. money list since 2005. This is because he managed to make two $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. final tables, finishing fifth and seventh. The 1996 Main Event winner and 2008 NBC Heads-Up Champion is a threat in every poker format and variation; in fact, his H.O.R.S.E. winnings account for more than 20 percent of his all-time WSOP earnings. Winning big money while booking solid finishes at multiple final tables makes Seed a H.O.R.S.E. Fantasy Poker stud.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $569,769
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (5th & 7th)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 15th
8. James Van Alstyne
Van Alstyne wouldn’t have made this list if it wasn’t for his performance at the 2009 WSOP. Van Alstyne finished second in the $3,000 buy-in H.O.R.S.E. event, coming up one shy in the 452-player field, and then went on to beat 770 players and win the $1,500 H.O.R.S.E. event less than a week later. These numbers translated into huge Fantasy Points and allowed Van Alstyne to shoot up the H.O.R.S.E. fantasy charts.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $439,899
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (1st, 2nd)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 22nd
7. Mike DeMichele
You probably best remember DeMichele as the man at the end of Scotty Nguyen’s inebriated assault at the 2008 $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship. DeMichele ended up finishing runner-up to Nguyen in that event, not only proving his class in the process, but his H.O.R.S.E. skills as well. The year before he demonstrated this by going deep in the $2,500 buy-in event, meaning his earnings from those two events alone account for 89 percent of DeMichele’s WSOP earnings. DeMichele is a young, up-and-coming player who obviously has a knack for H.O.R.S.E.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $1,251,174
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 1
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (2nd, 17th)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 7th
6. David Bach
Bach has performed well in the past two $50,000 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Championships, finishing 11th in 2008 and claiming victory in 2009. Although the 2009 final table was not broadcast on television, Bach’s success in H.O.R.S.E. tournaments has been recognized by poker pros and fans alike. In fact, his H.O.R.S.E. performances account for the two biggest WSOP cashes in his career and has placed him in the fifth spot in post-2005 H.O.R.S.E. earnings. If the trend continues, Bach will be a force to be reckoned with in the future.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $1,436,646
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 1
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (1st, 11th)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 5th
5. Freddy Deeb
The poker world was wondering who would take down the $50,000 H.O.R.S.E. Championship in 2007; after all, they had some big shoes to fill following Chip Reese. The winner turned out to be none other than Deeb, who took down his second bracelet and a $2,276,832 payday. That victory still accounts for almost 70 percent of his WSOP earnings. Deeb continued his H.O.R.S.E. success by finishing 14th in last year’s $50,000 event. All told, Deeb is the all-time leading money earner in H.O.R.S.E. events, which is reason enough for him to make this list.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $2,360,462
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 1
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (1st, 14th)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 1st
4. David Singer
Singer proved his H.O.R.S.E. chops by making back-to-back final tables in the first two $50,000 Championships. He battled some of the world’s greatest poker players and finished sixth in both events. Singer has gone deep in two other events, bringing his H.O.R.S.E. cashes to four, which is tied for first. With one bracelet and 23 WSOP cashes, Singer has shown himself to be a consistent and seasoned pro, and as anyone can attest, consistency is a key element in Fantasy Poker success.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $791,605
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 4 (6th, 6th, 37th, 41st)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 11th
3. John Hanson
Who is John Hanson? He only has three WSOP cashes, and it seems odd that he would be ranked so high on this list. Hanson may not be the most well-known poker player, but he has certainly made his presence known in the H.O.R.S.E. world. Hanson finished third in the 2007 WSOP H.O.R.S.E. Championship, where he earned $852,480. Obviously not content, Hanson took the poker world by surprise when he finished second in that same event last year for another $789,199. This made him the fourth highest post-2005 H.O.R.S.E. earner, the highest finish without having won the $50,000 title.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $1,641,679
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 2 (2nd, 3rd)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 4th
2. Barry Greenstein
It’s hard to find a more focused and dedicated poker player than Greenstein. His three bracelets and 44 WSOP cashes are testament to his consistency and skill. Greenstein’s play in H.O.R.S.E. events since 2005 has been quite impressive, making two final tables and amassing four cashes, which is tied for the top spot. He made back-to-back final tables in the $50k Championship, finishing seventh in 2007 and sixth in 2008. Greenstein’s success, coupled with the number of events he plays each and every year, is enough to earn him the No. 2 spot on the H.O.R.S.E. fantasy stud list.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $825,693
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 4 (6th, 7th, 12th, 43rd)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 10th
1. Phil Ivey
No surprise here. Ivey’s success in 2009 is one of poker’s greatest achievements, which makes it easy to overlook his H.O.R.S.E. accomplishments. Ivey is tied for first with four cashes in H.O.R.S.E. events, including a third-place finish in the inaugural $50,000 Championship. A regular in online nosebleed games and in the “Big Game,” Ivey is accustomed to playing mixed games on a daily basis, and, in fact, started out as a stud player. He has a total of seven bracelets, one coming from a victory in the 2002 $2,000 Limit S.H.O.E. event. Often considered the best poker player in the world, you can bet Ivey has his sights set on the $50,000 “Players Championship.” The fact that Ivey not only cashes in H.O.R.S.E. events, but makes final tables as well, makes him a valuable fantasy asset. Combine this with his determination, unparalleled skill and continued success, and Ivey is the No. 1 all-time H.O.R.S.E. Fantasy Stud.
Total H.O.R.S.E. earnings: $851,022
H.O.R.S.E. final tables: 2
H.O.R.S.E. cashes: 4 (3rd, 4th, 12th, 24th)
H.O.R.S.E. Money List Rank: 9th
There are a few other players who deserve honorable mention in H.O.R.S.E., including Andy Bloch ($1,153,920 in earnings from one final table and 2nd and 15th place finishes), Gavin Smith (only $238,881 in earnings but three cashes in H.O.R.S.E. events – 10th, 11th, and 21st), and Dewey Tomko ($479,765 in earnings, one final table, and three cashes – 7th, 10th, and 35th).
Next time I will determine the top ten Fantasy Poker players in another poker variation. In the end, I hope to compare the statistics from each variation and determine the top ten Fantasy Poker Studs of all-time.
Chad Holloway is a semi-professional poker player from Baraboo, Wisconsin, whose specialty is Fantasy Poker. He currently writes poker material for Predictem.com and is a featured blogger at UnaBomberPoker.com.
Sunday, March 14, 2010
Who Are the World’s Best 6-Handed Tournament Players?
This article first appeared in the March 2010 issue of Poker Pro Magazine. It also appeared on their website at http://www.pokerpromagazine.com/tips-for-surviving-unti-the-world-series.html
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Poker Articles - March 2010
Who Are the World’s Best 6-Handed Tournament Players?
By Chad Holloway
Who are the best players to pick for your fantasy poker team? This is the question I’ve been exploring over the past few months. When determining the best fantasy poker players, we must take into consideration scoring factors such as the various systems (points based upon finish, cash earned, final table bonuses, etc.) and how the players perform in the different variations of poker, not just hold’em. This is because the best fantasy poker players are those who perform consistently in as many events as possible.
Recently, I’ve been looking at a single poker variation and compiling relevant statistics, including a player’s finish, number of cashes, final tables, and earnings. The stats are gathered from events as far back as the 2005 World Series of Poker (the unofficial year fantasy poker began). By doing this, I’ve been able to compile a list of the top performing players, while determining the top fantasy poker selections, in each variation.
This month I’ve compiled and analysed the statistics from the 14 six-handed hold’em events since the 2005 WSOP. The 2010 WSOP will feature a new $25,000 buy-in six-handed NL hold’em event that will draw the biggest names in poker and surely change many of the names on this list, but until then, I have determined what I consider to be the ten best fantasy poker studs in six-handed events.
10. Eugene Katchalov
Although his six-handed earnings aren’t all that impressive, Katchalov has managed to notch four cashes in six-handed events, more than any other player. All of these cashes were top 50 finishes, which translate into major fantasy points, and of his 15 WSOP cashes, 25 percent have come in six-handed events. With such consistency, Katchalov cracks the top ten and becomes an excellent choice for fantasy players in any six-handed tournament.
Total six-handed earnings: $37,378
six-handed final tables: 0
six-handed cashes: 4 (15th, 25th, 25th, 32nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: Tied for 123rd
9. Daniel Negreanu
Negreanu is one of the most well-known poker players in the world. He has four bracelets and came close to his fifth when he finished runner-up to John Brock Parker in the $2,500 limit hold’em/six-handed event last year. Negreanu’s stats in six-handed events aren’t overly impressive, but if he can continue his success from last year, he will surely add to them. This will prove especially true in any future limit six-handed events, where Negreanu truly excels. Add to this the fact that Negreanu likes to play numerous events and has a sponsorship deal, and it’s easy to see that he has real value.
Total six-handed earnings: $177,132
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 8th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 38th
8. Charidimos Demetriou
All of Demetriou’s ten WSOP cashes have come in hold’em events, with two in six-handed events. What does this mean? It means you can expect him to play a lot of hold’em events, including the six-handed variety; in fact, Demetriou’s best finish came in the 2005 $2,500 short-handed event where he finished second to Isaac Galazan. Demetriou has made two six-handed final tables, which is an impressive feat in itself. Needless to say, it seems this man has a knack for six-handed action.
Total six-handed earnings: $222,569
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 6th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 31st
7. Ralph Porter
A former equity options trader, Porter has thirteen WSOP cashes, including a bracelet for his victory in the 2008 $1,500 six-handed event. He has $931,950 in WSOP earnings, meaning 41 percent of that came from his six-handed performances. Porter tends to stick to the $1,500 and $2,500 buy-in events, which can be valuable since many of the top pros tend to avoid smaller buy-in events. Not only has Porter shown he is a consistent player, he has proven he has the ability to close as well.
Total six-handed earnings: $386,577
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 25th, 52nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: 15th
6. Bill Chen
Since 2000, Chen has proven himself a serious player. He plays all the games well and has managed fourteen WSOP cashes, including two bracelets. One of these bracelets came for winning the 2006 $2,500 six-handed event and was good for his biggest cash to date, $442,511. A couple other deep performances have given Chen a total of three six-handed cashes. Willing to play both small and big buy-in tournaments, you can expect Chen to compete in most, if not all, of the six-handed events in future WSOPs.
Total six-handed earnings: $462,843
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 19th, 64th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 12th
5. Alex Bolotin
Bolotin, also known as “Diesel,” has an impressive 14 WSOP cashes for $1,082,720. More than half of these winnings have come from his two impressive finishes in six-handed events. In 2006, Bolotin made his first six-handed final table when he finished fifth in the $2,500 event. He followed this up a year later when he made another final table and finished runner-up to Bill Edler in the $5,000 six-handed event. One of the few players to have made multiple six-handed final tables, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Bolotin continue his success in the six-handed format.
Total six-handed earnings: $582,978
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 5th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 7th
4. Russ “Dutch” Boyd
Most people remember Boyd for his performance in the 2003 WSOP Main Event, where he finished twelfth. After battling through some personal issues, Boyd returned to claim his first bracelet in the 2006 $2,500 short-handed event, where he defeated none other than 2005 WSOP Main Event Champ Joe Hachem. That win accounted for nearly 74 percent of Boyd’s career WSOP earnings. He added another six-handed cash – fifth in the 2007 $5,000 event – to join the elite company of players who have made two six-handed final tables.
Total six-handed earnings: $645,081
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (1st, 5th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 5th
3. Bill Edler
Edler burst onto the poker scene when he won a publication’s Player of the Year award. That was the same year he won his first and only bracelet by taking down the $5,000 six-handed event for a staggering $904,672. Edler fell off the radar in 2008 when he failed to cash, but came back on the scene in 2009 when he managed two cashes, both in six-handed events. Edler is a solid short-handed player and he should not be overlooked.
Total six-handed earnings: $929,361
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 38th, 49th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 2nd
2. John “Brock” Parker
Parker won back-to-back events at the 2009 WSOP, both of which happened to be six-handed tourneys. These were the first two cashes in six-handed events for Parker, who has a total of 15 WSOP cashes, and he sure made them count. He took down Negreanu in heads-up play in one event and Joe Serock in the other. Parker defeated some tough opponents on his way to victory and showed he is a force when it comes to six-handed play. It will be interesting to see if Parker can keep up his six-handed success in the coming years. My guess is that he will.
Total six-handed earnings: $776,442
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (1st, 1st)
six-handed Money List Rank: 4th
1. Matt Hawrilenko
Hawrilenko has been a solid performer at the WSOP since 2005, notching fourteen cashes. He finally had his big breakthrough in 2009 when he took down the $5,000 six-handed event for over a million dollars and his first gold bracelet. The win catapulted Hawrilenko to the top of the all-time six-handed money list, which was padded by two smaller cashes in previous events, both of which were top 50 finishes. With a padded bankroll, you can expect Hawrilenko to return to the game where he has found the most success.
Total six-handed earnings: $1,021,502
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 20th, 42nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: 1st
Of course there are other players who deserve honorable mention. A number of players finished high on the all-time six-handed money list due to a single victory. These include Joe Commisso ($911,855 - third on the list), Joshua Brikis ($619,608 - sixth), Dario Minieri ($528,418 - ninth), Hoyt Corkins ($515,065 - tenth) and Doyle Brunson ($367,800 - 17th). In addition, a number of players who didn’t make the list showed consistency with multiple cashes. They include Terrence Chan, Gioi Luong, Men Nguyen, David Daneshgar and Tony Guoga who each had three six-handed cashes.
The top ten six-handed fantasy poker players ought to change with the $25,000 event this year, and it’ll be interesting to see how things pan out. In my next article, I will explore another poker variation and come up with a new top ten list. In the end, I hope to compare the statistics from each variation and determine the top ten fantasy poker studs of all-time.
Chad Holloway is an amateur poker player from Baraboo, Wisconsin, who specialises in fantasy poker. He currently writes for Predictem.com and is a featured blogger at UnaBomberPoker.com.
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Poker Articles - March 2010
Who Are the World’s Best 6-Handed Tournament Players?
By Chad Holloway
Who are the best players to pick for your fantasy poker team? This is the question I’ve been exploring over the past few months. When determining the best fantasy poker players, we must take into consideration scoring factors such as the various systems (points based upon finish, cash earned, final table bonuses, etc.) and how the players perform in the different variations of poker, not just hold’em. This is because the best fantasy poker players are those who perform consistently in as many events as possible.
Recently, I’ve been looking at a single poker variation and compiling relevant statistics, including a player’s finish, number of cashes, final tables, and earnings. The stats are gathered from events as far back as the 2005 World Series of Poker (the unofficial year fantasy poker began). By doing this, I’ve been able to compile a list of the top performing players, while determining the top fantasy poker selections, in each variation.
This month I’ve compiled and analysed the statistics from the 14 six-handed hold’em events since the 2005 WSOP. The 2010 WSOP will feature a new $25,000 buy-in six-handed NL hold’em event that will draw the biggest names in poker and surely change many of the names on this list, but until then, I have determined what I consider to be the ten best fantasy poker studs in six-handed events.
10. Eugene Katchalov
Although his six-handed earnings aren’t all that impressive, Katchalov has managed to notch four cashes in six-handed events, more than any other player. All of these cashes were top 50 finishes, which translate into major fantasy points, and of his 15 WSOP cashes, 25 percent have come in six-handed events. With such consistency, Katchalov cracks the top ten and becomes an excellent choice for fantasy players in any six-handed tournament.
Total six-handed earnings: $37,378
six-handed final tables: 0
six-handed cashes: 4 (15th, 25th, 25th, 32nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: Tied for 123rd
9. Daniel Negreanu
Negreanu is one of the most well-known poker players in the world. He has four bracelets and came close to his fifth when he finished runner-up to John Brock Parker in the $2,500 limit hold’em/six-handed event last year. Negreanu’s stats in six-handed events aren’t overly impressive, but if he can continue his success from last year, he will surely add to them. This will prove especially true in any future limit six-handed events, where Negreanu truly excels. Add to this the fact that Negreanu likes to play numerous events and has a sponsorship deal, and it’s easy to see that he has real value.
Total six-handed earnings: $177,132
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 8th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 38th
8. Charidimos Demetriou
All of Demetriou’s ten WSOP cashes have come in hold’em events, with two in six-handed events. What does this mean? It means you can expect him to play a lot of hold’em events, including the six-handed variety; in fact, Demetriou’s best finish came in the 2005 $2,500 short-handed event where he finished second to Isaac Galazan. Demetriou has made two six-handed final tables, which is an impressive feat in itself. Needless to say, it seems this man has a knack for six-handed action.
Total six-handed earnings: $222,569
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 6th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 31st
7. Ralph Porter
A former equity options trader, Porter has thirteen WSOP cashes, including a bracelet for his victory in the 2008 $1,500 six-handed event. He has $931,950 in WSOP earnings, meaning 41 percent of that came from his six-handed performances. Porter tends to stick to the $1,500 and $2,500 buy-in events, which can be valuable since many of the top pros tend to avoid smaller buy-in events. Not only has Porter shown he is a consistent player, he has proven he has the ability to close as well.
Total six-handed earnings: $386,577
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 25th, 52nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: 15th
6. Bill Chen
Since 2000, Chen has proven himself a serious player. He plays all the games well and has managed fourteen WSOP cashes, including two bracelets. One of these bracelets came for winning the 2006 $2,500 six-handed event and was good for his biggest cash to date, $442,511. A couple other deep performances have given Chen a total of three six-handed cashes. Willing to play both small and big buy-in tournaments, you can expect Chen to compete in most, if not all, of the six-handed events in future WSOPs.
Total six-handed earnings: $462,843
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 19th, 64th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 12th
5. Alex Bolotin
Bolotin, also known as “Diesel,” has an impressive 14 WSOP cashes for $1,082,720. More than half of these winnings have come from his two impressive finishes in six-handed events. In 2006, Bolotin made his first six-handed final table when he finished fifth in the $2,500 event. He followed this up a year later when he made another final table and finished runner-up to Bill Edler in the $5,000 six-handed event. One of the few players to have made multiple six-handed final tables, it wouldn’t be surprising to see Bolotin continue his success in the six-handed format.
Total six-handed earnings: $582,978
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (2nd, 5th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 7th
4. Russ “Dutch” Boyd
Most people remember Boyd for his performance in the 2003 WSOP Main Event, where he finished twelfth. After battling through some personal issues, Boyd returned to claim his first bracelet in the 2006 $2,500 short-handed event, where he defeated none other than 2005 WSOP Main Event Champ Joe Hachem. That win accounted for nearly 74 percent of Boyd’s career WSOP earnings. He added another six-handed cash – fifth in the 2007 $5,000 event – to join the elite company of players who have made two six-handed final tables.
Total six-handed earnings: $645,081
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (1st, 5th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 5th
3. Bill Edler
Edler burst onto the poker scene when he won a publication’s Player of the Year award. That was the same year he won his first and only bracelet by taking down the $5,000 six-handed event for a staggering $904,672. Edler fell off the radar in 2008 when he failed to cash, but came back on the scene in 2009 when he managed two cashes, both in six-handed events. Edler is a solid short-handed player and he should not be overlooked.
Total six-handed earnings: $929,361
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 38th, 49th)
six-handed Money List Rank: 2nd
2. John “Brock” Parker
Parker won back-to-back events at the 2009 WSOP, both of which happened to be six-handed tourneys. These were the first two cashes in six-handed events for Parker, who has a total of 15 WSOP cashes, and he sure made them count. He took down Negreanu in heads-up play in one event and Joe Serock in the other. Parker defeated some tough opponents on his way to victory and showed he is a force when it comes to six-handed play. It will be interesting to see if Parker can keep up his six-handed success in the coming years. My guess is that he will.
Total six-handed earnings: $776,442
six-handed final tables: 2
six-handed cashes: 2 (1st, 1st)
six-handed Money List Rank: 4th
1. Matt Hawrilenko
Hawrilenko has been a solid performer at the WSOP since 2005, notching fourteen cashes. He finally had his big breakthrough in 2009 when he took down the $5,000 six-handed event for over a million dollars and his first gold bracelet. The win catapulted Hawrilenko to the top of the all-time six-handed money list, which was padded by two smaller cashes in previous events, both of which were top 50 finishes. With a padded bankroll, you can expect Hawrilenko to return to the game where he has found the most success.
Total six-handed earnings: $1,021,502
six-handed final tables: 1
six-handed cashes: 3 (1st, 20th, 42nd)
six-handed Money List Rank: 1st
Of course there are other players who deserve honorable mention. A number of players finished high on the all-time six-handed money list due to a single victory. These include Joe Commisso ($911,855 - third on the list), Joshua Brikis ($619,608 - sixth), Dario Minieri ($528,418 - ninth), Hoyt Corkins ($515,065 - tenth) and Doyle Brunson ($367,800 - 17th). In addition, a number of players who didn’t make the list showed consistency with multiple cashes. They include Terrence Chan, Gioi Luong, Men Nguyen, David Daneshgar and Tony Guoga who each had three six-handed cashes.
The top ten six-handed fantasy poker players ought to change with the $25,000 event this year, and it’ll be interesting to see how things pan out. In my next article, I will explore another poker variation and come up with a new top ten list. In the end, I hope to compare the statistics from each variation and determine the top ten fantasy poker studs of all-time.
Chad Holloway is an amateur poker player from Baraboo, Wisconsin, who specialises in fantasy poker. He currently writes for Predictem.com and is a featured blogger at UnaBomberPoker.com.
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