Scott Seiver has been named the 2024 World Series of Poker Player of the Year after securing three gold bracelets during the tournament. With a total of 17 cashes, Seiver accumulated 4,403.85 points, surpassing Michael Rocco who had 3,803.67 points. The new POY scoring system implemented this year only takes into account a player’s top ten points results, with a maximum of one online result. This change ensured that the race for the top spot remained competitive, even with Seiver’s impressive bracelet wins.
The events that contributed to Seiver’s POY-winning total were as follows:
– Event #10 – $10,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship (8-Handed) – 1st place- 1,078.62 points
– Event #72 – $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw Championship (7-Handed) – 1st place – 1,070.90 points
– Event #40 – $1,500 Razz – 1st place – 961.47 points
– Online Event #24 – $10,000 WSOP Online Championship Event – 3rd place – 464.09 points
– Event #96 – $25,000 High Roller H.O.R.S.E. – 6th place – 398.43 points
– Event #24 – $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha Hi-Lo 8 or Better Championship – 24th place – 111.62 points
– Event #23 – $1,500 Shootout No-Limit Hold’em – 124th place – 99.12 points
– Event #83 – $1,500 Eight Game Mix (6-Handed) – 39th place – 94.93 points
– Event #26 – $25,000 High Roller No-Limit Hold’em (8-Handed) – 33rd place – 64.29 points
– Event #57 – $10,000 Super Turbo Bounty No-Limit Hold’em Freezeout – 61st place – 60.38 points
Seiver’s achievement of winning three bracelets in a single WSOP puts him in an elite group alongside Puggy Pearson (1973), Phil Hellmuth (1993), Ted Forrest (1993), Phil Ivey (2002), and Jeff Lisandro (2009). Additionally, with a 3rd and 6th place finish, Seiver was close to potentially winning five bracelets in total.
Overall, Scott Seiver’s outstanding performance at the 2024 World Series of Poker solidified his position as the Player of the Year, showcasing his skill and expertise in the game of poker. His three gold bracelets and impressive point total were a testament to his dedication and talent in the world of professional poker.