The Poker Hall of Fame will only induct one member this year instead of the standard two. And it has nothing to do with COVID-19, nor is it a one-time thing. Why the sudden change? Ty Stewart, Executive Director of the World Series of Poker, explained the reasoning to CardsChat News.

Chris Moneymaker was finally inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame in 2019. (Image: PokerStars)

Each year since 1979, at least one poker player or industry person has received enshrinement. Last year, the Class of 2019 inducted David Oppenheim, a high-stakes cash game legend, and Chris Moneymaker, the 2003 WSOP Main Event champion whom many credit as the person most responsible for the growth of poker earlier this century.

Moneymaker was a bit of a controversial selection because he only has one major win as a player (2003). And he doesn’t compete in high-stakes cash games. The criteria for the Poker Hall of Fame is based on these qualifications: