January 26 2014, by Eric Danis
FPM Deauville: Fantasy Pick5
We’re back to where it all started! EPT Deauville was the first official qualifying event when Fantasy Poker Manager kicked off a year ago. One year later, we’re back in Deauville and have five players we’re keeping a close eye on …
ANTON WIGG
Anton Wigg (GPI#410) was one of the players we featured at EPT Deauville last season. Wigg, coming off successful runs at WPT National Dublin and the France Poker Series Grand Final, would also enjoy success at EPT Deauville, winning a side event and final tabling another.
Recent times on the live tournament circuit haven’t been so kind for the Swedish star, but you should never count out a EPT winner (EPT Copenhagen, 2010) … will Wigg become the first ever two-time EPT Champ? We’ll find out later this week.
ALESSIO ISAIA
Speaking of former major champs, there was a time where Alessio Isaia (GPI#3137) was one of the hottest players on the live tournament circuit.
His successes in 2011 would include a big win at WPT Venice. We haven’t heard much from Isaia since 2011, but be sure to keep an eye out on him. If he has chips following the end of Day 1, he could be a great addition to your club.
ElkY
Despite having a 2013 season to forget, you would be a fool not to think that Bertrand Grospellier (GPI#28) shouldn’t be considered as a favourite coming into EPT Deauville, in his home country.
Although all eyes of a poker nation will be on their star, ElkY is certainly not one to shy away from the biggest stage and a home win would be exactly what ElkY needs to turn things around.
SERGIO AIDO
They don’t get more consistent than 2013 UKIPT London Main Event Champion Sergio Aido (GPI#91). Aido is a consistent casher on tour and is still looking for his first victory on the European Poker Tour.
Aido is a strong pick, he should be able to get you some points … whether those points are from a min-cash or once he lifts the trophy, that remains to be seen.
JEFFREY HAKIM
He final tabled this event last year and Jeffrey Hakim (GPI#572) is back for more in 2014.
Those who added Hakim to their very first FPM squads in Deauville last season scored like bandits … will a Hakim addition in 2014 turn out to be profitable for FPM Managers this year?
HAVE I GOT A DEAL FOR YOU!
You probably have already noticed that the regular FPM Market Price for all of these players has been lowered – that’s because all of these players are available at a 15% discount for a limited time only – act now!! Also, don’t forget about our FPM Captain feature .. pick a captain, double your points!
Thinking of adding any of these five to your FPM team? Head on over to Facebook and signup to play the GPI Fantasy Poker Manager … lineups for EPT Deauville lock on Tuesday! FPM is the official Fantasy game of the World Poker Tour and the World Series of Poker!
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