Each week, the Global Poker Index releases a list of the top tournament poker players in the world using a formula that takes into account a player's results over six half-year periods. For a look at the entire list, visit the official GPI website.
Let's start with the much anticipated first look at the 2016 Global Poker Index Player of the Year rankings that finally debuted this week. Here's what the 2016 POY race looks like as of June 2, 2016:
2016 GPI Player of the Year
| Rank | Player | GPI Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ari Engel | 2262. |