The Poker Hall of Fame has announced it’s final 9 candidates.

The voters must determine which nominees most deserve an induction this year. Each candidate is voted the following criteria:

–A player must have played poker against acknowledged top competition
–Played for high stakes
–Played consistently well, gaining the respect of peers
–Stood the test of time
–Or, for non-players, contributed to the overall growth and success of the game of poker, with indelible positive and lasting results.

The Finalist

Scotty Nguyen

Mike Sexton

Erik Sidel

Daniel Negreanu

Phil Ivey

Tom McEvoy

Dan Harrington

Barry Greenstein