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2017 GPI PoY

GPI Player of the Year 2017

Another poker year is in the books! Another poker year where a lead change in the final major series of ...


January 05 2018, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Foxen on a late-season tear

December 20, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› A pair of 4th place finish at PokerStars Championship Prague helped UK star Stephen Chidwick (World ...


December 21 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Engel returns to World Top 10

December 13, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Ari Engel (World #6) is back in familiar territory. Winning his second Heartland Poker Tour (HPT) ...


December 14 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Koon makes GPI Top 5 debut

December 6, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Six of the Top 9 players ranked inside the GPI World Rankings are current or former ...


December 07 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Schillhabel continues to move up

November 8, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Don’t look now but former World #1 – and now “part-time” poker pro – Fedor Holz ...


November 09 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Spanish star Mateos new #2

November 1, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Spanish star Adrian Mateos (World #2) earned his career-best ranking this week. The multiple-time European Poker ...


November 02 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Tom Hall makes his Top 25 debut

October 18, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Tom Hall (World #25) joins the World Top 25 for the first time of his career ...


October 19 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Another German rising in the ranks

October 11, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Koray Aldemir’s successful 2017 season sees him move to a career-best World #8 this week. He ...


October 12 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Pollak makes Top 10 debut

September 13, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Benjamin Pollak (World #10) is the first French player to be ranked in the Top 10 ...


September 14 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Chidwick making a run

August 30, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Stephen Chidwick (World #5) is making another run at #1! The former World #3 is coming ...


August 31 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Kenney takes over #1 spot

August 23, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Bryn Kenney (World #1) has taken over the GPI! Not only does Kenney become the 16th ...


August 24 2017, by Eric Danis

STATS: PS Festival Bucharest

GPI Stats Pack: 2017 PokerStars Bucharest Main Event

POKERSTARS FESTIVAL BUCHAREST MAIN EVENT JW Marriott Bucharest Grand Hotel Bucharest, Romania August 2-6, 2017 Entries: 736 Total Purse: €706,560 ...


August 06 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Yet another German star on the move

August 2, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› The members of the GPI Top 25 remain the same for a second straight week as Nick ...


August 02 2017, by Eric Danis

WORLD RANKINGS: "July" Niners rising

July 26, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Three Americans, a Canadian and now TWO Spaniards form the World Top 6 as Sergio Aido, who ...


July 26 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

GPI Stats Pack: 2017 World Series of Poker Main Event

WORLD SERIES OF POKER MAIN EVENT Rio All-Suite Hotel and Casino Las Vegas, NV July 8-22, 2017 Entries: 7,221 Total ...


July 21 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Mateos chasing history

July 19, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› A successful summer in Las Vegas sees Adrian Mateos (World #4) reach another career-high ranking; he’s now ...


July 19 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Petrangelo ahead of Negreanu in history books

July 12, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Spending his 20th total week (15th straight) at the top of the GPI World Rankings, Nick Petrangelo ...


July 13 2017, by Eric Danis

World Ranks: Engel eyes World #1

July 5, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› The grinder of all grinders, Ari Engel (World #3) continues his charge to #1. He becomes the ...


July 07 2017, by Eric Danis

Main Event winner McKeehen moving on up

June 28, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Coming off his second bracelet victory, 2015 World Series of Poker Main Event winner Joe McKeehen (World ...


June 28 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI Blog

Introducing The Hendon Mob Video Vault

The Hendon Mob becomes a “One-Stop-Shop” media hub for Poker Live Streams, Player Vlogs, Archived Videos & Live Event Replays! ...


June 09 2017, by Hans Kleinsman

World Rankings: Welcome back, Daniel!

May 31, 2017 World Poker Rankings

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Recent success on the Las Vegas strip sees former World #1 David Peters (World #2) narrow ...


May 31 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: 2015 WSOP Champ returns to Top 25

May 24, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› A win in the Big Stax 1000 outside Philadelphia sees 2015 WSOP Main Event Champion Joe McKeehen (World #20) ...


May 24 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Fedor eyeing the top spot once again

May 17, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Fedor Holz (World #2) returns to #2 in the World for only the second time of his ...


May 17 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Kitai back in the top level picture

May 10, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THIS WEEK’S NOTEBOOK ›› Nick Petrangelo (World #1) beats his personal best consecutive weeks at #1 streak; he’s now been #1 ...


May 11 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

May 3, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› Former World #1 Jason Mercier (World #6) is back in the running for world’s best. Mercier currently holds ...


May 03 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Boeree on the bubble

April 26, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› While Nick Petrangelo (World #1) remains on top, five former #1’s are currently ranked inside the Top 14: ...


April 26 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Racener on a heater

April 19, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› Make it three weeks in a row at the top for Nick Petrangelo (World #1) who managed to ...


April 19 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Bonomo once again in the hunt

April 12, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› London Royal Justin Bonomo (World #3) is once again making a push towards the top spot ›› WPT ...


April 12 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Petrangelo back on top

April 5, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› Nick Petrangelo returns to #1 in the World; he spent 5 weeks at #1 earlier this year ›› Former ...


April 05 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Bryn on the brink ... once again

March 29, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

THE HEADLINES ›› David Peters’ 6th straight week at #1 is the longest of this young 2017 season ›› It’s a return ...


March 29 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: A pair of former #1's back in contention

March 22, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

A pair of former GPI World #1’s, Steve O’Dwyer (World #17) and Anthony Zinno (World #23) re-enter the Top 25 ...


March 22 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Shooting Star Panzica enters Top 10

March 15, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Just like LAPC winner Daniel Strelitz (World #32 CB, +4) last week, it’s another World Poker Tour Main Event winner’s turn to ...


March 16 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: WPT LAPC Champ on the rise

March 8, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

After moving up over 70 spots on the charts last week, WPT L.A. Poker Classic winner Daniel Strelitz (World #36 ...


March 08 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Kenney returns to #2

March 1, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Bryn Kenney returns his career-best #2 spot in the GPI World Poker Rankings for the first time since May 2016. Kenney ...


March 01 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

February 22, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

David Peters has returned to the top of the GPI World Poker Rankings… GPI WORLD POKER RANKINGS TOP 25 RANK PLAYER ...


February 22 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: 5th straight week at #1 for Petrangelo

February 15, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

A quiet update sees the Top 12 remain intact as Nick Petrangelo leads the way for a 5th straight week… ...


February 15 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Bonomo back in contention

February 8, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

A pair of Top 3 finishes in Aria High Roller series events sees Justin Bonomo re-enter the GPI Top 5 ...


February 08 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI World Rankings: Fedor surging again

February 1, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Look out! Former World #1 Fedor Holz is eyeing a return to the pole position… GPI WORLD POKER RANKINGS TOP 25 ...


February 01 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Salter continues climb towards #1

January 25, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Following weeks of turbulence in the standings, it’s a quiet week this week inside the GPI World Poker Rankings… GPI ...


January 25 2017, by Eric Danis

GPI WORLD RANKINGS: Petrangelo's time to shine at #1

January 18, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Just one week after David Peters (World #2) replaced Fedor Holz (World #9) atop the World Rankings, it’s now Nick ...


January 18 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: David Peters is the new king

January 11, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

After a 30-week reign atop the World Rankings, Fedor Holz has been replaced by 2016 GPI PoY David Peters, who ...


January 12 2017, by Eric Danis

WORLD RANKINGS: Marchese, Schindler, Mateos on the rise

January 4, 2017 World Poker Rankings Update

Marchese, Schindler, Mateos making a push in the standings, each stepping into career-best spots in this week’s GPI World Poker ...


January 04 2017, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Smith eyes return to the top

December 28, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

There are just a few days left to the 2016 poker season and with three big events presented at Aria ...


December 29 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

December 21, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

We start this week’s update with a look at the 2016 GPI Player of the Year race as David Peters ...


December 21 2016, by Eric Danis

World Rankings: Bonomo moves to #4

December 14, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

Justin Bonomo (World #4) and Ankush Mandavia (World #13) both improve on their career-best rankings this week: GPI WORLD POKER ...


December 14 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Rankings: Hall, Mercier, Elezra hit career highs

December 7, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

As Fedor Holz (World #1) continues to dominate the GPI World Poker Rankings, Cate Hall (World #89), Natasha Mercier (World ...


December 08 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Update: Holz sets new record with 22nd straight week at #1

November 16, 2016 World Poker Rankings update

Make it 23 straight weeks at the top of the GPI World Poker Rankings for Fedor Holz, breaking Steve O’Dwyer’s ...


November 16 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

November 9, 2016 World Poker Rankings update

With 22 straight weeks at the top, Fedor Holz is one week away from joining Steve O’Dwyer in the history ...


November 16 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

November 2, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

With 21 straight weeks at the top, Fedor Holz is one week away from joining Steve O’Dwyer in the history ...


November 03 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI300: Shorr drops out for the first time

September 21, 2016 World Poker Rankings Update

A little bit of bitter of history this as the great Shannon Shorr (GPI#301, -90) drops out of the Top 300 ...


September 22 2016, by Eric Danis