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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…
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Daniel Negreanu earning More than Roger Federer?
Thanks to his $8.3 million cash in the 2014 WSOP Big One for One Drop, Daniel Negreanu is having an unbelievable year. In fact, he recently tweeted about how his tournament profits are looking right now, which you can see below: Events 44 Cashes 12 Hours 416 Buyins $2,931,661 Payouts $10,247,143 Profit $7,315,482 As you…
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Poker Player Newspaper ends Print Magazine just as GPI launches One
With a wealth of poker news and information now available on the internet, many printed poker magazines are having a rough go of it these days. For Poker Player Newspaper, the pressure became too much as they ended their print edition after 30-plus years in the business. Owner Stan Sludikoff said that the costs of…
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GPI Owner Alexandre Dreyfus only thinks Poker will get Bigger
Most experienced online poker players have come to accept the fact that the game is no longer filled with easy money. Nearly all players know at least a little poker strategy, and information is readily available with just a few clicks of the mouse. This being said, many people are doom and gloom about the…
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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,…