The Global Poker Index (GPI) global rankings highlight the dynamic landscape of professional poker worldwide. The ranking regularly tracks the consistent performances and updates the rank of players globally. As a result, the GPI rankings are recognized as one of the most reliable sources to know the leading players in poker. The ranking uses a calculation or a formula that takes into consideration the recent tournament results, focusing on the consistency of players as well as their performances across multiple events.
The current GPI rankings include players who take the top spots consisting of a mix of seasoned skill and rising talent across various high-stakes tournaments. Over time, these rankings have been refined and become a global benchmark, demonstrating both short-term tournament success and long-term career achievements of the players.
For those poker enthusiasts who closely follow the global poker scene or aspiring players seeking inspiration, the GPI rankings offer a clear picture of the achievements and standings of today’s top players.
- Jesse Lonis – 4,256.59 pts GPI Points
After slipping to second spot last week, Jesse Lonis has regained the first position this week. He holds the top spot with 4,256.59 pts GPI points. Jesse was seen cashing at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Monaco recently. He cashed four events in November, including the No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed (Event #12), wherein he finished 14th for $290,500, the No Limit Hold’em – Triton Main Event (Event #10) for $445,000 at the 9th place, and 18th at + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty 7-Handed (Event #3) for $37,000.
Apart from these cashes, he also clinched a Triton Poker title by taking down the No Limit Hold’em – 7-Handed (Event #9) for a massive $1,502,000.
- Adrian Mateos – 4,038.49 GPI points
The second place on the leaderboard belongs to Adrian Mateos, holding 4,038.49 GPI points. This is mainly credited to his recent performance in the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Monaco earlier this month. At the series, the player cashed in two events.
First, he took the 4th spot at + 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Turbo Bounty Quatro (Event #7) for a pay cheque of $193,000. Next, he finished 27th at the No Limit Hold’em – Triton Main Event (Event #10) for $199,000.
- David Coleman – 3,928.91 GPI points
USA’s David Coleman is currently at the third place in the GPI rankings. He boasts of 3,928.91 GPI points owing to his recent performances. He was last seen at the North American Poker Tour – NAPT in Las Vegas earlier this month. Here he pocketed at two events namely the No Limit Hold’em – NAPT High Roller (Event #28) where he took the 4th place for $132,450, and the No Limit Hold’em – Main Event (Event #11) taking the 57th place for $12,950.
Prior to this, he was seen at the PokerGO Tour – 2024 PGT PLO Series II in Las Vegas in mid-October. At this event, David Coleman finished 21st at the Pot Limit Omaha (Event #3) for a paycheque of $7,750, and 9th at the Pot Limit Omaha (Event #1) for a sum of $23,250.
- Artur Martirosyan – 3,902.01 GPI points
Russia’s Artur Martirosyan, who was at the 9th place last month has achieved a massive jump, moving to take 4th place this month. He takes the spot with 3,902.01 GPI points. This is majorly credited to his extraordinary performances at the Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Monaco earlier this month. He recorded five impressive catches in the series.
This includes a 15th place at No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed (Event #6) for $203,000, a 6th place finish at + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty 7-Handed (Event #3) for $159,000, another 15th place finish at No Limit Hold’em – 8-Handed (Event #2) for a sum of $67,000 and a 20th place cash at No Limit Hold’em – WPT Global Ultimate Slam (Event #1) for a payday of $51,000. Apart from these four cashes, he also shipped the + 10,000 No Limit Hold’em – Turbo Bounty Quatro (Event #7) for a hefty pay cheque $531,000 and then closed out the series with another Turbo Bounty Quatro win worth $ 345,000
- Stephen Song – 3,870.30 GPI points
Stephen Song has progressed from the sixth place last month to the 5th spot this month with 3,870.30 GPI points to his credit. He was last seen grinding at the North American Poker Tour – NAPT in Las Vegas, where he took down the coveted No Limit Hold’em – NAPT Super High Roller (Event #5) for a lion’s share of $439,400. Before this, he was seen at the European Poker Tour – EPT Cyprus in Kyrenia, Cyprus in mid-October. At this series he recorded one cash at No Limit Hold’em – EPT Main Event (Event #27) taking the 171st place for $9,100.
Apart from the top 10, China’s Tony “Ren” Lin who held the sixth place last week, has slipped to 8th place, while Thailand’s Punnat Punsri who was in 10th spot last week, has moved to 6th place. With three cashes at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Monaco, Punnat Punsri has boosted his GPI score to 3,857.33 points. His three cashes included a third place finish at No Limit Hold’em – Triton Main Event (Event #10) for $2,045,000, a runner-up finish at No Limit Hold’em – 7-Handed (Event #9) for $1,021,000 as well as a 7th place finish at + 20,000 No Limit Hold’em – Mystery Bounty 7-Handed (Event #3) for an impressive $116,000.
Finally making an entry among the top 10 this month is USA’s Isaac Haxton with 3,654.72 GPI points. His progress is credited to his two cashes at Triton Poker Super High Roller Series in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Here he finished 16th and 21st at the No Limit Hold’em – Triton Main Event (Event #10) and the No Limit Hold’em – WPT Global Ultimate Slam (Event #1) respectively. He cashed $268,000 for 16th place finish and $47,000 for his 21st finish.
Current GPI Rankings – Top 10
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Source: Global Poker Index/HendonMob