Not all celebrities will attain global fame. Instead, they might become regionally or thematically famous. For example, the name Joey Chestnut might ring a vague bell in the heads of many. But only those who regularly follow eating contests would know that Chestnut is currently ranked Number One in the world of competitive eating. 

The same is true for video games. Now that eSports teams and leagues are the subject of global headlines, players like Faker and s1imple are well-known like traditional sports athletes—even if their real names aren’t quite as catchy as their gamer names. But what about the unique subgenre of card games?

Like tabletop games and board games, card games might be smaller compared to eSports crowds—but fans are just as passionate and professionals are just as talented. Let’s dive into the world’s most popular card games and professional players, starting with the oldest: poker.  

Poker

If you’ve ever played poker, then it was most likely the most common variation: Texas Hold’em. The World Series of Poker (WSOP) Main Event consists of no-limit Texas Hold’em poker—which is likely how you’ve heard of some of the biggest names in this industry, from Phil Hellmuth to Phil Ivey.

However, it’s important to note that virtual platforms such as PokerStars also feature other variations of the game, including Omaha. And there are plenty of other big-name pros aside from WSOP stars. Beyond live tournaments, many pros create other types of poker content that earn them massive followings. Lex Veldhuis, for example, is a poker pro known for his Twitch channels. Jennifer Shahade, on the other hand, is known for her exploratory podcast on various poker hands.

Magic: The Gathering

Similar to poker, Magic: The Gathering has been around for a while—and it’s hugely benefitted from ‘going digital’ back in 2002 (and then again with a separate release in 2018). Since then, the game has become more accessible for remote players who might not be able to head to a larger tournament or even to compete or collect cards. The latter is especially important, as this collectible card game requires players to slowly build an unbeatable deck.

The player pool is a bit smaller than poker, with between five and six million regular monthly players. But it has a comparatively developed list of celebrities. At the moment Kai Budde and Jon Finkel are considered some of the best players in the world. However, there are plenty of up-and-comers to keep an eye on, including 2023’s Global Champion Jean-Emmanuel Depraz.

Hearthstone

Officially, Magic: The Gathering is listed as a CCG or collectible card game. However, card games like Hearthstone are officially dubbed DCCGs or digital collectible card games. That’s because they were originally released digitally and have always been the subject of virtual competitions. Back in 2014, Hearthstone was released to build on the lore and popularity of the World of Warcraft series.

Since then, it’s become a hugely popular DCCG, regularly hosting competitions on par with WSOP and annual global competitions for Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour. Last year, the Hearthstone World Championship included a prize pool of $500,000, of which sixteen players (pulled from three separate leagues) competed for.

Gwent

Gwent is one of the latest DCCGs to take off—and it’s all thanks to The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt. Developers at CD Projekt Red decided to include a collectible card game to add depth and texture to the open-world RPG. The game ended up being so popular that it was re-released in 2016 as its own stand-alone DCCG game.

Since then, it’s risen quickly to become as popular as other DCCGs like Hearthstone. The GWENT Masters eSports series runs globally and culminates in various live events, similar to online poker. Because it’s such a new game, however, there aren’t quite as many star Gwent players to have stepped into the limelight. Benjamin Pfannstiel and Fred Bird are the world’s top-earning players, having both taken home more than $150,000 in lifetime earnings.

In a game that will be remembered for its stark lack of competition, Week 9 saw the Seattle Seahawks suffer a devastating defeat at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens. Finding themselves thoroughly outplayed and outmaneuvered, the Seahawks were handed one of their most crushing losses in recent years, a sobering 37-3 beatdown.

This will impact the Seattle Seahawks odds of making the playoffs and put more pressure on them to perform well in upcoming NFL games.

The game statistics were just as alarming - 515 to 151 yards in Baltimore's favor, with a staggering 298 yards coming from ground runs. The loss was so severe that it entered the records as the fourth-highest rushing yards the Seahawks have ever conceded and the worst since Pete Carroll assumed the head coach role in 2010. This significant setback has prompted an array of reactions and comments from the team, which we will delve into in the following sections.

Pete Carroll - Coach

Pete Carroll, the stalwart head coach of the Seahawks, expressed his disenchantment with the team's performance, stating the unfamiliarity of such a loss. Concerned about the team's inability to deliver as required, Carroll insisted that casting the blame solely on quarterback Geno Smith was unjust. He emphasized that football is a team sport, and the team as a whole failed to "answer the bell" in this crucial game.

Critically, Carroll noted the two turnovers that set the team back. The interception was an unfortunate error on Smith's part, but Carroll didn't attribute it to a communication mishap between Smith and receiver Tyler Lockett. However, it was Smith's fumble, caused by a sack, that was particularly crippling. This fumble came after the Seahawks had just forced a turnover and were primed to score, but instead, the Ravens capitalized on the situation and extended their lead with a field goal.

Addressing the significant struggles of the Run D, Carroll acknowledged that the team's defense had a problematic game, giving up nearly 300 yards on the ground. He highlighted that the problems escalated in the second half, which was more concerning than the first half's performance.

Geno Smith - Quarterback

The Seahawks' quarterback, Geno Smith, did not hold back in his game assessment. He acknowledged the relentless pressure exerted by the Ravens' defense and confessed that he and his team made several mistakes, enabling the opposition to capitalize on these errors.

Smith was candid in expressing his dissatisfaction with the team's performance on third downs and took the blame for his interception, which he characterized as a "bad pass." Despite a struggling running game, Smith took full responsibility for the offense's poor showing.

He pinpointed a critical moment in the game—the Seahawks' inability to convert on the turnover before halftime. Smith was sacked and lost a fumble, a situation from which the Ravens benefited, ultimately extending their lead.

Jarran Reed - Defensive Tackle

The defensive tackle Jarran Reed provided his take on the game's outcome, attributing the loss to a lack of execution from his team. Reed acknowledged the exceptional play of Baltimore's quarterback, Lamar Jackson, but insisted that the Seahawks' defensive woes were largely self-inflicted. His disappointment was palpable as he pointed out that the performance didn't reflect the team's established reputation. Reed emphasized the frustrating nature of the defeat, declaring it unlike any they had experienced throughout the season. However, he also showed resilience, highlighting their readiness to accept the setback, return to the drawing board, and work on their mistakes in preparation for their next game.

Jamal Adams - Strong Safety

Strong safety Jamal Adams had a particularly frank perspective on the game. Adams, known for his outspoken nature, did not mince words while describing the game's outcome. He gave due credit where it was deserved, acknowledging the Baltimore Ravens' superior performance. "They came out, and they hit us in the mouth, simple as that," Adams admitted, encapsulating the domination the Seahawks experienced at the hands of the Ravens. Despite the harsh loss, Adams' comments hint at a valuable learning experience, a chance for the team to reassess their approach and make necessary adjustments for future challenges.

Tyler Lockett - Wide Receiver

Tyler Lockett, the Seahawks' longest-tenured offensive player, was nearly speechless over the game's unexpected turn of events. "It wasn't a good showing at all for us...it was unexpected," he said, encapsulating the shock and disappointment that permeated the Seahawks' locker room. Lockett admitted to a miscommunication on the interception thrown by Smith, accepting his share of the responsibility for the mistake. Despite the setback, Lockett relayed Coach Carroll's message of resilience to the team. Emphasizing the need to refocus, let go of the past game, and prepare for the next week, Carroll's message resonated with Lockett and the rest of the Seahawks as they faced the challenge of moving forward from the crushing defeat.

After more than a year-long process, we are thrilled to announce that your votes have been counted, and we are pleased to unveil who you have chosen as the inaugural United States Athletic Hall of Fame Class.

The nominees were determined by a committee of athletes and writers who came up with the best qualifying athletes (to qualify, the athlete must be at least 50, and be, of course American).  Representatives of 17 different sports were nominated, and put forth before the public to decide on and in a pure democratic vote, the top 25 Players, top six Coaches and top six Contributors have been elected.

Here are the members of the first United States Athletics Hall of Fame Class (Athletes) in order of their vote total.

1. Muhammad Ali (Boxing):  Known as “The Greatest” Ali won the World Heavyweight Boxing Championship three times, Olympic Gold in 1960, and was named the Sportsman of the Century by Sports Illustrated.

2. Michael Jordan (Basketball):  Jordan led the Chicago Bulls to six NBA Championships, and was the Finals MVP in all of them.  A 14-time All-Star, Jordan won the NBA MVP five times, and led the U.S. Dream Team to Gold in 1992.

3. Hank Aaron (Baseball):  Aaron went to 25 All-Star Games, won a World Series, an MVP and is the all-time leader in RBIs, Total Bases and Extra Base Hits.

4. Jim Thorpe (Track & Field, Football & Baseball). Thorpe is also a member of the College Football and Pro Football Hall of Fame.

5. Jim Brown (Football):  An NFL Champion with the Cleveland Browns, Brown won eight Rushing Titles over nine years, was a Pro Bowl Selection every year, and was named to the NFL 50^th, 75^th and 100^th Anniversary Teams.  He was also named the greatest College Football Player in history.

6. Jesse Owens (Track & Field):  Owens won Gold four times at the 1936 Olympics, and set three world records and tied another in the span of under an hour at a Big 10 track meet while representing Ohio State.

7. Jackie Robinson (Baseball):  Robinson was the man who broke Baseball’s color barrier, and he was a six-time All-Star and a World Series Champion with the Brooklyn Dodgers.  He also was an MVP, and his number 42 was retired by all of MLB.

8. Babe Ruth (Baseball):  Ruth was the first megastar in sports, forever altering the game with his power.  A seven-time World Series Champion with the New York Yankees, Ruth was a twelve-time Home Run king.

9. Larry Bird (Basketball):  Bird won three NBA Championships with Boston, where he was a 12-time All-Star and three-time MVP.  He was also on the Dream Team that won Gold in 1992.

10. Bill Russell (Basketball):  Russell guided the Boston Celtics to an astounding 11 Championships, was a five-time MVP and 12-time All-Star.  He also won two NCAA Titles with San Francisco, and led the U.S. to Gold at the 1956 Olympics.

11. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (Basketball):  Abdul-Jabbar was the all-time scoring leader up until last year, won six NBA Titles (five with Los Angeles and one with Milwaukee), and was a six-time league MVP.  He also won three NCAA Titles as UCLA.

12. Ted Williams (Baseball):  Williams was a 19-time All-Star, six-time Batting Champion and was twice an MVP.  He is a member of the MLB All-Time Team and holds the lifetime record in On Base Percentage. 

13. Joe Louis (Boxing):  Louis held the World Heavyweight Championship from 1937 to 1949, and is recognized as the first black national sports hero.

14. Magic Johnson (Basketball):  A five-time NBA Champion with the Los Angeles Lakers and NCAA Champion at Michigan State, Johnson won three MVPs and was a 12xTime All-Star.

15. Carl Lewis (Track & Field):  Lewis is the most successful track star in American history, having won nine Gold Medals over four Olympic Games. 

16. Wilt Chamberlain (Basketball):  Chamberlain won four MVPs, two NBA Titles and was a 13-time All-Star.  The seven-time scoring champion set an unbreakable record with a 100-Point Game in 1962.

17. Willie Mays (Baseball):. Mats was a 24-time All-Star, World Series winner with the Giants, and a two-time MVP>. He is also a 12-time Gold Glove winner

18. Martina Navratilova (Tennis):  Born in Czechoslovakia, Navratilova defected to the United States and won 167 Singles Tournaments, 177 Doubles Tournaments, 18 Singles Grand Slams, 31 Doubles Grand Slams and 10 Mixed Doubles Grand Slams.

19. Joe DiMaggio (Baseball):  An All-Star in all of his 13 Seasons in the Majors, the career New York Yankee won nine World Series Rings, three MVPs and hold the record for hitting safely in 56 consecutive games.

20. Lou Gehrig (Baseball):  Gehrig is a member of the MLB All-Time Team, won six World Series Championships with the New York Yankees, and was the first Iron Man of Baseball.

21. Roberto Clemente (Baseball):  Clemente took the Pittsburgh Pirates to two World Series Titles, was an MVP and won four Batting Titles.  He died on route to Nicaragua in a plane crash while delivering humanitarian aid to earthquake victims.

22. Jack Nicklaus (Golf)):  Nicklaus won 117 Tournaments and a record 18 Majors

23. Arnold Palmer (Golf):  Palmer was the first transcendent star of the sport, and he captures seven Majors and 95 overall tournament wins.

24. Babe Didrikson Zaharias (Track & Field & Golf):  Didrikson-Zaharias won Gold in the 1932 Olympics in the 80 m Hurdles and Javelin.  She would later win 10 Majors on the LPGA.

25. Joe Montana (Football):  Montana Quarterbacked the San Francisco 49ers to four Super Bowls, winning three Super Bowl MVPs and two MVPs.  He is also a member of the NFL 75^th and 100^th Anniversary Teams.

Here are the members of the first United States Athletics Hall of Fame Class (Coaches) in order of their vote total.

1. Vince Lombardi (Football):  Lombardi coached the Green Bay Packers to five NFL Championships and wins in the first two Super Bowls.  It is fitting that the man who is considered the greatest coach of all time has the Super Bowl trophy named after him.

2. Red Auerbach (Basketball):  Auerbach coached the Boston Celtics to nine NBA Championships, and another seven as an Executive.  He had a coaching winning percentage of .662.

3. George Halas (Football): “Papa Bear”, who was a very good player in his day, was the Head Coach of the Chicago Bears for decades and helmed them to eight NFL Championships.

4. John Wooden (Basketball):  Wooden is the most successful coach in College Basketball history, winning ten NCAA Championships at UCLA and 15 PAC-12 Championships.

5 (TIE). Bill Belichick (Football):  Still active, Belichick took the New England Patriots to six Super Bowl wins, and is a two-time All-Decade Team Coach.

5 (TIE), Herb Brooks (Hockey):  Brooks coached the United States National Hockey Team to the biggest upset in Olympic history when they defeated the Soviet Union to advance to the 1980 Gold Medal Game, which they won.

Here are the members of the first United States Athletics Hall of Fame Class (Coaches) in order of their vote total.

1. James Naismith (Basketball):  The inventor of Basketball, Naismith took it from the peach basket to the modern day.

2. Al Davis (Football):  Davis was the owner of the Oakland Raiders, who helped change the culture of football.  His teams won three Super Bowls, and he was twice the NFL Executive of the Year.

3, Lamar Hunt (Football):  Hunt was the co-founder of the AFL, and owner of the Kansas City Chiefs, that won Super Bowl IV under his tenure.

4. Branch Rickey (Baseball):  Rickey was the man who signed Jackie Robinson to integrate baseball, and was the General Manager of four World Series Teams. 

5 (TIE) Pete Rozelle (Football):  Rozelle was the commissioner of the National Football League from 1960 to 1989, and under him the league exploded in popularity, developed the Super Bowl, and saw unprecedented expansion.

5 (TIE) David Stern (Basketball):  Stern was the NBA’s commissioner from 1984 to 2014, and is credited for the world-wide growth in popularity and the shifting focus on making stars of the individual players.

In order to keep transparency, here is the order the order nominees and where they finished in the vote:

Athletes:

26. Mike Tyson (Boxing)

27. Jack Johnson (Boxing)

28. Walter Payton (Football)

29. Eric Heiden (Speed Skating)

30. Bonnie Blair (Speed Skating)

31. Florence Griffith-Joyner (Track & Field)

32. Julius Erving (Basketball)

33. Josh Gibson (Baseball)

34. Joe Greene (Football)

35. Lawrence Taylor (Football)

36. Jerry Rice (Football)

37. Ty Cobb (Baseball)

38. Mickey Mantle (Baseball)

39. Althea Gibson (Tennis)

40. Cy Young (Baseball)

41. Michael Johnson (Track & Field)

42. Rocky Marciano (Boxing)

43. Bob Gibson (Baseball)

44. Wilma Rudolph (Track & field)

45. John McEnroe (Tennis)

46. Jack Dempsey (Boxing)

47. Dick Butkus (Football)

48. Chris Evert (Tennis)

49. Mark Spitz (Swimming)

50. Sandy Koufax (Baseball)

51. Pete Rose (Baseball)

52. Jimmy Connors (Tennis)

53. Sugar Ray Leonard (Boxing)

54. Satchel Paige (Baseball)

55. Michelle Akers (Soccer)

56. Arthur Ashe (Tennis)

57. Jerry West (Basketball)

58. Jackie Joyner-Kersee (Basketball)

59. Billie Jean King (Tennis)

60. Bob Beamon (Track & Field)

61. Edwin Moses (Track & Field)

62. Barry Bonds (Baseball)

63. Sugar Ray Leonard (Boxing)

64. Emmitt Smith (Football)

65. Reggie White (Football)

66. Bo Jackson (Football & Baseball)

67. Nolan Ryan (Baseball)

68. Henry Armstrong (Boxing)

69. Stan Musial (Baseball)

70. Gail Devers (Track & Field)

71. Rafer Johnson (Track & Field)

72. Honus Wagner (Baseball)

73. Johnny Unitas (Football)

74. Sammy Baugh (Football)

75. Red Grange (Football)

76. Barry Sanders (Football)

77. Richard Petty (Auto Racing)

78. Cynthia Cooper (Basketball)

79. Oscar Robertson (Basketball)

80. Evelyn Ashford (Track & Field)

81. Dale Earnhardt (Auto Racing)

82. Al Oerter (Track & Field)

83. Mario Andretti (Auto Racing)

84. Dan Marino (Football)

85. Deion Sanders (Football & Baseball)

86. Otto Graham (Football)

87. Chris Chelios (Hockey)

88. Rogers Hornsby (Baseball)

89. Don Hutson (Football)

90. Peggy Fleming (Figure Skating)

91. Greg Louganis (Diving)

92. Brett Hull (Hockey)

93. Sam Snead (Golf)

94. Caitlyn (Bruce) Jenner (Track & Field)

95. Rickey Henderson (Baseball)

96. Ben Hogan (Golf)

97. Dorothy Hamill (Figure Skating)

98. Walter Johnson (Baseball)

99. Chuck Lidell (Mixed Martial Arts)

100. Bob Mathias (Track & Field)

101. Mike Modano (Hockey)

102. A.J. Foyt (Auto Racing)

103. Dick Button (Figure Skating)

104. Ray Ewry (Track & Field)

105. Dan Gable (Wrestling)

106. Scott Hamilton (Figure Skating)

107. Randy Couture (Mixed Martial Arts)

108. Eddie Arcaro (Horse Racing)

109. George Blanda (Football)

110. Bobby Jones (Golf)

111. Mary Lou Retton (Gymnastics)

112. Greg LeMond (Cycling)

113. Earl Anthony (Bowling)

114. Joan Benoit (Track & Field)

115. Tracy Caulkins (Swimming)

116. Matt Biondi (Swimming)

117. Dara Torres (Swimming)

118. Dennis Connor (Sailing)

119. Nancy Lopez (Golf)

120. Mark Allen (Triathlon)

121. Phil Mahre (Skiing)

122. Kathy Whitworth (Golf)

123. Dave Scott (Triathlon)

124. Debbie Meyer (Swimming)

125. Bill Shoemaker (Horse Racing)

126. Mickey Wright (Golf)

127. Don Budge (Tennis)

128. Bill Tilden (Tennis)

129. Tracie Ruiz (Synchronized Swimming)

130. Willie Mosconi (Billiards)

Coaches:

7. Paul “Bear” Bryant (Football)

8. Phil Jackson (Basketball)

9. Curly Lambeau (Football)

10. Paul Brown (Football)

11. Knute Rockne (Football)

12. Pat Summitt (Basketball)

13. John Heisman (Football)

14. Connie Mack (Baseball)

15. Nick Saban (Football)

16. Amos Alonzo Stagg (Football)

17. Mike Krzyzewski (Basketball)

18. Don Shula (Football)

19. Leo Durocher (Baseball)

20. Casey Stengel (Baseball)

21. Pop Warne (Football)

22. Chuck Noll (Football)

23. Bobby Cox (Baseball)

24. Eddie Robinson (Football)

25. Lou Holtz (Football)

26. Gregg Popovich (Basketball)

27. John Chaney (Basketball)

28. Chuck Daly (Basketball)

29. Tom Flores (Basketball)

30. Joe Gibbs (Football)

31. Bobby Knight (Basketball)

32. John McGraw (Baseball)

33. Lenny Wilkens (Basketball)

34. Sparky Anderson (Baseball)

35. Tom Landry (Football)

36. Dean Smith (Basketball)

37. Geno Auriemma (Basketball)

38. Tony Dungy (Football)

39. Tommy Lasorda (Baseball)

40. Joe Paterno (Football)

41. Phog Allen (Basketball)

42. Pat Riley (Basketball)

43. Joe Torre (Baseball)

44. Walter Camp (Football)

45. Joe McCarthy (Baseball)

46. Adolph Rupp (Basketball)

47. Bo Schembechler (Football)

48. Bill Walsh (Football)

49. Barry Switzer (Football)

50. John Thompson (Basketball)

51. Jim Boeheim (Basketball)

52. Bobby Bowden (Football)

53. Jim Calhoun (Basketball)

54. Bill Cowher (Football)

55. Lefty Driesel (Basketball)

56. Weeb Ewbank (Football)

57. Bud Grant (Football)

58. Tom Heinsohn (Basketball)

59. Henry Iba (Basketball)

60. Jimmy Johnson (Football)

61. Marv Levy (Football)

62. John Maddem (Football)

63. Jack Ramsay (Basketball)

64. Candy Jim Taylor (Baseball)

65. Woody Hayes (Football)

66. Tom Osborne (Football)

67. Larry Brown (Basketball)

68. Mack Brown (Football)

69. Lou Duva (Boxing)

70. Bill Fitch (Basketball)

71. Ara Parseghian (Football)

72. Rick Pitino (Basketball)

73. Steve Spurrier (Football)

74. Eddie Sutton (Football)

75. Rudy Tomjanovich (Basketball)

76. Cus D’Amato (Boxing)

77. Hayden Fry (Football)

78. Whitey Herzog (Baseball)

79. George Karl (Basketball)

80. Lute Olson (Basketball)

81. Bill Self (Basketball)

82. Jerry Tarkanian (Basketball)

83. Dick Williams (Baseball)

84. Roy Williams (Basketball)

85. George Allen (Football)

86. Walter Alston (Baseball)

87. Sid Gllman (Football)

88. Ned Hanlon (Baseball)

89. Bob Huggins (Basketball)

90. Tony LaRussa (Baseball)

91. Urban Meyer (Football)

92. Don Nelson (Basketball)

93. Bill Snyder (Football)

94. Emmanuel Steward (Boxing)

95. Hank Stram (Football)

96. Ed Temple (Track & Field)

97. John Tortorella (Hockey)

98. Jim Tressel (Football)

99. Bob Johnson (Hockey)

100. Al Lopez (Baseball)

101. Pete Newell (Basketball)

102. C. Vivian Stringer (Basketball)

103. Earl Weaver (Baseball)

104. Fielding Yost (Football)

105. Red Holzman (Basketball)

106. Howard Jones (Football)

107. John Kundla (Basketball)

108. Frank Leahy (Football)

109. John McKay (Football)

110. Bo Ryan (Football)

111. Bill Sharman (Basketball)

112. Jerry Sloan (Basketball)

113. Jim Valvano (Basketball)

114. Frank Beamer (Football)

115. Bernie Bierman (Football)

116. Jody Conradt (Basketball)

117. Carlo Fassi (Figure Skating)

118. Eddie Futch (Boxer)

119. Bucky Harris (Baseball)

120. Miller Huggins (Baseball)

121. Bill McKenchie (Baseball)

122. Ron O’Brien (Diving)

123. Wilbert Robinson (Baseball)

124. Darrel Royal (Football)

125. Frank Selee (Baseball)

126. Billy Southworth (Baseball)

127. Tara VanDerveer (Basketball)

128. Abie Grossfeld (Gymnastics)

129. Freddie Roach (Boxing)

130. Bud Wilkinson (Football)

Contributors:

7. Dr. James Andrews (Sports Medicine)

8. Robert Kraft (Football Owner)

9. Roone Arledge (Television Executive)

10. Paul Tagliabue (Football Commissioner)

11. Dick Ebersol (Television Executive)

12. Marvin Miller (Baseball Union Leader)

13. Wellington Mara (Football Owner)

14. Art Rooney (Football Owner)

15. Ralph Hay (Football Owner and League Co-Founder)

16. Walter O’Malley (Baseball Owner & Executive)

17. Bert Bell (Football Commissioner)

18. Ed Sabol (Football Media)

19. George Steinbrenner (Baseball Owner)

20. Jack Kent Cooke (Football & Hockey Owner)

21. Mark Cuban (Basketball Owner)

22. Bill France Sr. (NASCAR CEO)

23. Bill James (Baseball Sabremetrician)

24. Ted Turner (Television Executive & Baseball Owner)

25. Frank Zamboni (Hockey Equipment Owner)

26. Bobby Beathard (Football Executive)

27. Pat Bowlen (Football Owner)

28. Jerry Buss (Basketball Executive)

29. Bud Greenspan (Sports Documentarian)

30. Jerry Jones (Football Owner)

31. Peter Ueberroth (Olympic Organizer & Baseball Executive)

32. Walter A. Brown (Basketball & Hockey Owner)

33. James E. Sullivan (Amateur Sports Official)

34. Don King (Boxing Promoter)

35. Dana White (UFC Executive)

36. Billy Beane (Baseball Executive)

37. Joe Carr (NFL Commissioner)

38. Dan Rooney (NFL Owner & Executive

39. Paul Allen (Football, Basketball & Soccer Owner)

40. Ned Irish (Basketball Owner)

41. James E. Norris (Hockey Owner)

42. Tim Nugent (Wheelchair Basketball Pioneer)

43. Bill Veeck (Baseball Owner & Executive)

44. Ron Wolf (Football Executive)

45. Bud Adams (Football Owner & Executive)

46. Pat Gillick (Baseball Executive)

47. Bucko Kilroy (Football Executive & Scout)

48. Tim Mara (Football Owner)

49. Art McNally (Football Official)

50. Bill Polian (Football Executive)

51. Ralph Wilson (Football Owner)

52. Bob Arum (Boxing Promoter)

53. Jerry Colangelo (Basketball Executive)

54. Rube Foster (Negro League Executive)

55. Effa Manley (Negro League Executive)

56. Steve Sabol (Football Filmmaker)

57. Seymour Siwoff (Statistician)

58. Al Spalding (Baseball Equipment Developer)

59. George Young (Football Executive)

60. Gil Brandt (Football Scout)

61. Avery Brundage (Olympic Executive)

62. Wayne Embry (Basketball Executive)

63. Jim Finks (Football Executive)

64. Jerry Krause (Basketball Executive)

65. Lou Lamoriello (Hockey Executive)

66. Bill Nunn (Football Scout)

67. Tex Schramm (Football Owner)

68. Arthur Wirtz (Hockey Owner)

69. Charles Bidwell (Football Owner)

70. Eddie DeBartolo Jr. (Football Owner)

71. Lorenzo and Frank Fertitta (UFC Owners)

72. Ford Frick (MLB Commissioner)

73. Ban Johnson (Baseball Executive)

74. J. Walter Kennedy (NBA Commissioner)

75. Mitch Kupchak (Basketball Executive)

76. Larry MacPhail (Baseball Executive)

77. Jerry Reinsdorf (Basketball Executive)

78. Max Winter (Football Owner)

79. Mike Ilitch (Hockey Owner)

80, Craig Patrick (Hockey Executive)

81. Amy Trask (Football Executive)

82. Leroy T. Walker (Olympic Executive)

83. Clark Griffith (Baseball Owner)

84. Peter Holt (Basketball Owner)

85. Larry O’Brien (NBA Commissioner)

86. Dan Reeves (Football Owner & Executive)

87. George Weiss (Baseball Executive)

88. Weston Adams (Hockey Executive)

89. Ed Barrow (Baseball Executive)

90. Will Harridge (Baseball Executive)

91. Frederic McLaughlin (Hockey Owner)

92. Clint Murchison (Football Owner)

93. Maurice Podoloff (Basketball Executive & Commissioner)

94. Warren Giles (Baseball Executive)

95. Jeremy Jacobs (Hockey Executive)

96. Jack McClosky Basketball Executive)

97. Lee MacPhail (Baseball Executive)

98. Tim Finchen (Golf Executive)

99. Tex Rickard (Hockey Owner & Boxing Promoter)

100. Joe Dey Golf Executive)

We are endeavoring to put forth the 2024 Ballot by December 15.

Thank you to all who have voted and thank you in advance to those who plan to vote next year!

How the Best Online Casinos in Hungary Use New Technologies

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Virtual reality headsets allow gamers to feel as if they are truly immersed in a virtual world. The most popular are:

• PSVR
• Oculus Rift
• HTC Vive.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Personalization in the Best Online Casinos in Hungary

The birth of artificial intelligence (AI) is the result of a number of recent technological advances. Various varieties of AI technology exist and their applications are wide-ranging. A lot of casino games use AI based technology. Quite a few casinos embed AI into their games. Gamblers prefer to play against machines rather than against regular players.

Today, AI helps with personalisation, providing users good recommendations and support. Also, thanks to this technology, players in Hungary can get fast customer support, often provided by chatbots.

Blockchain Technology and Security

In recent years, cryptocurrencies, or electronic currencies, have entered the gambling industry. Based on blockchain, a technology reputed to be tamper-proof and unforgeable, they provide the bonus of anonymity appreciated by gamblers from Hungary. The main advantages of cryptocurrency are:

• Anonymity
• Speed
• Reliability
• Transarency

Mobile Gaming and App Development

The system relies on the use of a mobile device to interact with the real world and the gaming universe.  In an online casino game, for example, players can play slot machines with their room settings.  This allows users to enjoy a unique expereince using their casino bonuses.

Live Dealer Games and Streaming

Games with live dealers are one of the most popular categories of gambling in recent months. Thanks to the introduction of video streaming technology, casino games have been brought to Hungary. Playing games with live dealers has become increasingly popular over the last decade.

Card and table games with live dealers allow players to deal with them actively. Unusual and exciting versions have emerged from combining high payout multipliers and new functionality added to classic games.

Digitalisation in this field will continue and shows no signs of slowing down in the immediate future. It is set to fuel the continued growth of the online casino market. With further development in the digital age, the sector's impact will remain significant.