diff --git a/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py b/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
index 68a51ed..aaa56f7 100755
--- a/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
+++ b/overviewer_core/aux_files/genPOI.py
@@ -307,6 +307,8 @@ def handlePlayers(worldpath, filters, markers):
         if isSinglePlayer:
             playername = 'Player'
         data._name = playername
+        if useUUIDs:
+            data['uuid'] = playername
 
         # Position at last logout
         data['id'] = "Player"