Tag: Epic Poker League

  • Does the Global Poker League stand a Chance?

    Taking a cue from sports leagues like the NBA and NFL, Global Poker Index founder Alex Dreyfus recently announced the formation of the “Global Poker League,” or GPL for short. While few details are known on the GPL, this poker league follows up on Dreyfus’ mission to sportify the game and make it more entertaining…

  • WSOP’s Jeffrey Pollack still kicking, wants NHL in Vegas

    Thought Jeffrey Pollack would fade away into the woodwork after the Epic Poker League disaster? Not a chance as the former EPL Executive Chairman and ex-WSOP Commissioner is on to a new venture: working with billionaire William Foley. And as the New York Post reports, Foley’s biggest pursuit right now is trying to bring an…

  • Daniel Negreanu talks Full Tilt Poker, Erick Lindgren

    Daniel Negreanu came out with yet another interesting interview as he discussed several subjects including Full Tilt Poker (again), Annie Duke, Erick Lindgren being broke, and a rumor that Layne Flack owes him money. First on the itinerary was how Negreanu thinks that it’s wrong how so many scumbags in the poker industry can keep screwing…

  • Epic Poker League Bankrupt – Is this the End?

    We at ThePokerPractice have always been skeptical of the Epic Poker League, and have often questioned whether a PGA-style tournament organization could be successful in poker. So far, our skepticism hasn’t wavered – especially amidst news that the Epic Poker League is bankrupt. Their parent company, Federated Sports + Gaming, filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday,…

  • Epic Poker League could be in Trouble

    If you listen to Commissioner Annie Duke, you’d think that the Epic Poker League was the greatest thing to happen to poker. But if you pay attention to recent reports by several poker news outlets, you might conclude an entirely different thought. After all, it’s being reported that Pinnacle Entertainment is currently talking to EPL…

  • Mike McDonald wins Lackluster Epic Poker League

    The second ever Epic Poker League Main Event wasn’t exactly a resounding success since just 97 of the 200 invited poker pros joined the tournament. Seeing as how invited players are given a free $20,000 Main Event seat, and hotel/travel costs are covered, you have to wonder about the future of this organization. In any…