The well-known magazine "Card Player" annually keeps detailed statistics on the players who took part in various poker tournaments throughout the year. Due to the fact that there are only a few days left until the New Year, and there are not so many championships that could change the position in the top 10, we invite you to familiarize yourself with the cherished ten.
"Card Player" Player of the Year 2005:
1 place - 
Men Nguyen — 4,604 (16) + $973,620
2nd place - John Phan — 4,428 (9) + $1,127,173
3rd place - Allen cunningham — 3,841 (7) + $1,838,599
4th place - Maciek "Michael" Gracz — 3,840 (4) + $2,292,271
5th place - Michael mizrachi — 3,801 (6) + $2,472,439
6th place - Hieu Ngoc "Tony" Ma — 3,450 (8) + $1,281,643
7th place - Ted forrest — 3,448 (7) + $1,128,638
8th place - Gavin smith — 3,418 (4) + $1,829,760
9th place - 
Max pescatori — 3,381 (15) + $490,798
10th place - John hoang -3,267 (17) + $507,211
The points are shown immediately after each player, the number of times the player reached the final table is in parentheses, and the last number is the total winnings.
An interesting fact is that Men Nguyen at the end of 2002 and 2003 was also the best player according to the Card Player. This year, Men Nguyen receives a luxurious gift from Card Player - a paid seat on WSOP 2006.
For those who are interested in the criterion by which points are assigned, let's clarify a little what exactly the leaders of the rating are guided by:
1.the amount of the buy-in;
2. the number of participants;
3rd place at the final table.
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