2013 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee Finalists Revealed

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The 2013 Poker Hall of Fame finalists have been announced.

They are, in alphabetical order: Chris Bjorin, Humberto Brenes, David Chiu, Thor Hansen, Jennifer Harman, Mike Matusow, Tom McEvoy, Carlos Mortensen, Scotty Nguyen and Huckleberry Seed.

Six of these finalists were nominated last year.

Ballots will be cast by the 19 living current Poker Hall of Fame members in addition to an 18-member media panel. 

Up to two of these well known poker personalities will be enshrined in 2013 as ballots will be cast by the 19 living current Hall of Fame members as well as an 18-person media panel. These 37 ballots will be delivered to the voters next week and must be returned to the WSOP Governing Council by October 11.

A ceremony to honor the winner or winners will take place at the Rio in Las Vegas on November 3.

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- Ace King, Gambling911.com

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