There’s no denying that poker players and fans love Player of the Year races, just ask Shaun Deeb and Daniel Negreanu who often compete for World Series of Poker (WSOP) Player of the Year. Likewise, points leaderboards, like the one at Super High Roller Bowl Europe won by Phil Ivey, help fuel competition, while payout structures often pique the interest of players (we’re looking at you Allen Kessler).
While we’re familiar with POY races and payout structures, have you ever wondered how they’re devised?