Nick Schulman Selected as the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame Inductee
Nick Schulman, in his first year of eligibility, reached the pinnacle of his industry on Friday when he was revealed as the 2025 Poker Hall of Fame inductee.
The 40-year-old pool shark-turned poker pro from New York won his seventh World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet this summer. If he hadn't already locked up his spot in the HOF, winning the $10,000 No-Limit 2-7 Lowball Draw event may have sealed the deal.
Schulman was honored during a ceremony at Horseshoe Las Vegas on Day 1 of Event #92: $1,979 Poker Hall of Fame Bounty.
Beating Tough Competition
The Poker Hall of Fame only inducts one player or industry person each year, a decision that is heavily criticized by many within the poker community. Numerous popular selections such as Scott Seiver, Phil Galfond, Matt Savage, and Mike Matusow were left out this year, and four-time Poker Players Championship winner Michael Mizrachi wasn't even among the 10 fan-selected finalists.
But even those who oppose the one-person rule would likely agree Schulman's as deserving as anyone. He has over $24 million in live tournament cashes, according to The Hendon Mob, seven WSOP bracelets, and has competed in some of the biggest cash games in the world for years.
Schulman is more than just a poker player. He's been one of the most popular commentators on PokerGO, and he replaced the legendary Gabe Kaplan in the High Stakes Poker booth during Season 10 (2023).
The newly minted Hall of Famer was among three finalists who turned age 40 to become eligible within the past year, joining Seiver and Galfond. Seiver won three bracelets last year to claim the WSOP Player of the Year award. Some poker fans felt his performance last summer would get him inducted in 2025. But he'll have to wait at least one more year, along with the other finalists.
Schulman has long been one of the most popular poker players in the game, and one of the most respected high-stakes pros and commentators. He's often paired with legendary poker announcer Ali Nejad in the PokerGO livestream booth, a beloved duo.
But he's equally, if not more, skilled at playing the game of poker, something he's done for over 20 years.
