Global Poker Index: Shannon Shorr Nears the Top 10
Each week, the Global Poker Index releases a list of the top 300 tournament poker players in the world using a formula that takes a player's results over six half-year periods. There were no changes in the top 10 this week, keeping Dan Smith just ahead of Marvin Rettenmaier for the top spot. For a look at the entire list of 300, visit the official GPI website.
Top 10 as of January 21, 2013
| Rank | Player | Total Score | Rank Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dan Smith | 3,335.01 | -- |
| 2 | Marvin Rettenmaier | 3,295.55 | -- |
| 3 | Jason Mercier | 3,078.06 | -- |
| 4 | Bertrand "ElkY" Grospellier | 3,052.95 | -- |
| 5 | Andrew Lichtenberger | 2,955.58 | -- |
| 6 | Joseph Cheong | 2,927.17 | -- |
| 7 | Mike Watson | 2,850.10 | -- |
| 9 | Vanessa Selbst | 2,827.12 | -- |
| 9 | David Sands | 2,809.81 | -- |
| 10 | Steve O'Dwyer | 2,785.22 | -- |
Although the top 10 remained the same, Shannon Shorr is closing in after jumping nine spots to No. 12. After chopping a $10,000 no-limit hold'em six-max side event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Shorr earned the victory for $160,610.
Welcome to the GPI
Three players are new to this week's GPI, led by Nam Le at No. 272 after his 13th-place result at the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event at the Bicycle Casino.
New Additions
| Player | Total GPI Score | GPI Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Nam Le | 1,138.91 | 272nd |
| Terrence Chan | 1,128.72 | 278th |
| Daniele Mazzia | 1,089.64 | 298th |
Falling from the GPI this week were Bruno Fitoussi, Oliver Speidel, and Roland Israelashivili.
Ups and Downs
The biggest rise of the week belonged to Timothy Chang. He took seventh place (for $21,180) in a $2,000 no-limit hold'em side event at the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure and now has a full complement of five Period 1 scores.
Biggest Gains
| Rank | Player | Total Score | Change in Rank From Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd | Jason Koon | 2,096.64 | +34 |
| 119th | Manig Loeser | 1,566.60 | +25 |
| 154th | Joe Tehan | 1,455.65 | +56 |
| 178th | Dan Kelly | 1,375.91 | +14 |
| 181st | Ramzi Jelassi | 1,369.51 | +22 |
| 199th | Sean Jazayeri | 1,320.35 | +19 |
| 221st | Timothy Chang | 1,264.28 | +68 |
| 223rd | Frank Rusnak | 1,258.12 | +12 |
| 263rd | Paul Lieu | 1,155.72 | +17 |
| 269th | Amir Lehavot | 1,143.89 | +14 |
Aaron Lim feel the most. His two cashes from the 2012 Aussie Millions aged into Period 3, leaving him with only one result in Period 2.
Biggest Drops
| Rank | Player | Total Score | Change in Rank From Last Week |
|---|---|---|---|
| 183rd | John Dolan | 1,360.34 | -36 |
| 195th | Andrew Chen | 1,341.04 | -18 |
| 200th | Salman Behbehani | 1,315.34 | -18 |
| 201st | Steve Barshak | 1,314.58 | -22 |
| 233rd | Jake Cody | 1,236.81 | -18 |
| 241st | Jonathan Little | 1,207.04 | -29 |
| 247th | Adam Geyer | 1,200.32 | -22 |
| 249th | Ray Qartomy | 1,195.77 | -23 |
| 294th | Joseph Couden | 1,097.01 | -18 |
| 299th | Aaron Lim | 1,088.46 | -42 |
What's In Store?
The live circuit has picked back up as a slew of critical events are taking place this month. Many more are on the horizon. The NBC National Heads-Up Poker Championship begins Thursday, while the 2013 Aussie Millions is under way. The World Poker Tour is also back in action with Borgata Winter Poker Open. Only two events will be GPI eligible before the Main Event, which won't be reflected until next week, but we suspect that Aaron Massey will crack the top 300 after winning a $1,000 no-limit hold'em re-entry event for $57,326.
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