European Poker Awards Results

February 16th, 2011 by Charlie Wiggins

European Poker Awards Results

The European Poker Awards were held in Paris, France last weekend, and Jake Cody of the UK took home the awards for both Rookie of the Year and Player of the Year. This marks the 10th annual hosting of the European Poker Awards.

Cody established himself as one of the hottest new names in competitive poker in 2010, a year that saw him win the Main Events at both the European Poker Tour Deauville in January and the World Poker Tour London in August. Cody also received a nomination in the category of Outstanding Tournament Performance, though that award ultimately went to James Bord, also of the UK.

In the category of Player of the Year, Cody beat out nominees Sam Trickett of England, Theo Jorgensen of Denmark and Vladimir Schemelev of Russia. Rookie of the Year nominees included Fernando Brito of Portugal, Julian Herold of Germany, Toby Lewis of England and David Vamplew of Scotland.

Ironically, Cody was not actually present at the event, as he was playing the High Roller event at UKIPT Nottingham. Cody won the event to take home 42,000 GBP, and Simon Trumper accepted Cody’s two awards on his behalf. Here’s wishing Cody a bright 2011 to match his stunning 2010.

The full results of the 2010 European Poker Awards are listed below:

Player of the Year: Jake Cody of England Rookie of the Year: Jake Cody of England Internet Player of the Year: Andreas Torbergsen of Norway Poker Staff Person of the Year: TK Events’ Gerard Serra Retamero of Spain Europe’s Leading Lady: Liv Boeree of England Outstanding Tournament Performance: James Bord of England Rob Gardner Memorial Award (Best Poker Personality): Tony Guoga of Lithuania Lifetime Achievement Award: Nic Szemetera

Nic Szemetara, it should be noted, was the lead organizer of Late Night Poker, the top-rated television show that popularized the Hole Card Cam. Szemetera is also Poker Player Magazine’s former editor.

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