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The History of #1

THE BEST POKER PLAYERS IN THE WORLD Updated: January 22, 2020 rankings release   GPI GLOBAL #1’s FIRST WEEK LAST ...


June 27 2019, by Eric Danis

GPI300: O'Dwyer still on top, ElkY in danger
ElkY Bertrand Grospellier

GPI300: O’Dwyer maintains lead, ElkY on the edge

The current World #1 maintains his lead while a former #1 is on the brink of dropping from the GPI300 … ...


March 09 2016, by Eric Danis

GPI Stats: Jason Mercier turns 60!

GPI Stats: Jason Mercier turns 60!

The first player to ever be ranked #1 on the GPI continues to set the standard in the World Poker ...


September 04 2015, by Eric Danis

GPI300: Petrangelo, Kanit, Kitai move up

GPI300: Petrangelo, Kanit making moves

Petrangelo keeps on pushing while Kanit, Kitai are back in the Top 10 … VIEW FROM THE TOP Jason Mercier (GPI#1, ...


September 03 2015, by Eric Danis

GPI300: More Mercier, Kaverman to #2
Byron Kaverman

GPI300: More from Mercier; Kaverman pushing once again

Mercier still on top while Kaverman pushes … VIEW FROM THE TOP Make it three weeks in a row at the ...


August 05 2015, by Eric Danis

GPI300: Smith stumbles but does not fall

GPI300: #1 Smith loses points while Negreanu, Barer gain ground

Dan Smith’s lead shrinks atop the GPI World Poker Rankings … VIEW FROM THE TOP Dan Smith (GPI#1, =) has held the ...


December 10 2014, by Eric Danis

WSOP Fantasy Week 3 Preview

FPM #WSOP14 | FANTASY WEEK 3

Another thrilling week saw Paul Volpe and Justin Bonomo finally earn their first WSOP bracelets – and earned tons of ...


June 09 2014, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

63 Players Seek Inclusion into Poker’s Triple Crown Club

There are only five poker players who have gained access to poker’s Triple Crown Club. 63 others hope to join ...


March 03 2014, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

GPI PROfile: Eugene Katchalov

We take a look at Eugene Katchalov’s stats sheet in this edition of the GPI PROfile… EUGENE KATCHALOV  Age ›› ...


February 04 2014, by Eric Danis

Fantasy Poker

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 ...


January 26 2014, by Eric Danis

GPI European Poker Awards

GPI European Poker Awards | A Rich History

We take a look back at 12 years of European Poker Award winners: 12 YEARS OF HISTORY Some of Europe’s ...


January 25 2014, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

Former World #1’s ElkY, Jason Mercier Looking to Rebound

Two former members of the GPI Elite are looking to bounce back in the standings … STARS ON THE REBOUND ...


January 20 2014, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

GPI Player of the Decade | #6 ElkY

Who are the Top 9 poker players on the live tournament circuit during the past decade? Find out this week… ...


January 01 2014, by Eric Danis

Interview

GPInterview: ElkY | Winning With Style

He’s a man that needs no introduction. Known to most in the poker world as ElkY, Bertrand Grospellier (GPI#10) has been ...


June 20 2013, by Eric Danis

FPM Mobile

GDAM Be Careful

The World Series of Poker can be madness – trying to put your Fantasy team together  on time for the ...


June 06 2013, by Eric Danis

News

EPT Berlin Preview

We have reached the penultimate event on the European Poker Tour.  Months after Season 9 began in Barcelona, the tour ...


April 20 2013, by Eric Danis

Fantasy Poker

FPM Strategy: Learn From My Mistakes

I’ll come out and say it, I made a few mistakes in making my picks for the second FPM event, ...


February 12 2013, by Eric Danis

Fantasy Poker
fantasy poker manager logo

WPT Lucky Hearts: My Official Team

It was a travel day for me yesterday so I was unable to let you in on my official team ...


February 11 2013, by Eric Danis

Fantasy Poker

EPT Deauville: My Official Team

We’re less than 10 hours away from FPM lineups locking for EPT Deauville. First, let’s take a look at the ...


February 05 2013, by Eric Danis

Fantasy Poker

EPT Deauville: Cody Makes His Picks

It’s official! Jake Cody (GPI: 230) is the most popular man on the GPI Fantasy Poker Manager Facebook App as the deadline nears ...


February 03 2013, by Eric Danis

GPI Daily News

WSOP 2013 Announced, ElkY Jumps

World Series of Poker 2013 Dates Set Today, the WSOP announced its summer 2013 Las Vegas tournament dates. The 44th ...


November 14 2012, by Jennifer Newell

Tournaments reports
Philipp Gruissem GPI

WPT Grand Prix de Paris Day 3 Seat Draw, Chip Count and GPI ranks

63 players are left out of the 228 that started the WPT Grand Prix de Paris main event here in ...


September 13 2012, by mr4b

GPI Update

GPI 300 Update: ElkY Is Back On Top

Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellieris once again Number One, reclaiming the top spot after Jason Mercier’s ten week reign. As was discussed last ...


September 13 2012, by Mary Faulkner

Tournaments reports
David Benyamine GPI

WPT Grand Prix de Paris Day 1b Chip Counts And GPI Ranks

Day 1b has ended here in Paris, and we were happy to see that lots of the big names that ...


September 12 2012, by mr4b

EPT Barcelona 2012

EPT Barcelona High Roller Final Table with GPI Rankings

Final Table has been reached at the EPT Barcelona €10,000 High Roller. While lots of big names were taking part ...


August 25 2012, by mr4b

GPI Update

GPI Update: Katchalov Passes ElkY

Eugene Katchalov (GPI#3), by finishing 3rd at EPT Barcelona last week, edged past Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier(GPI#4), once again tightening the ...


September 08 2011, by Michael Craig

GPI Update

ElkY Stays on Top, and How Much is the November Nine Worth?

In the GPI as of July 26, 2011, Bertrand “ElkY” Grospellier held on to his slight lead over Jason Mercier (GPI#2) and Erik Seidel, ...


July 26 2011, by Michael Craig