The Global Poker League (GPL) looks set to take the poker world by storm thanks to its unique format and the bringing together some of the world's best poker talent. Previously, PokerNews took a closer look at the rosters of the Rome Emperors and the Montreal Nationals, and now the New York Rounders and San Francisco Rush go under the spotlight.
New York Rounders
| Player | Live Tournament Winnings | Nationality |
|---|---|---|
| Jason Mercier | $16,422,563 | USA |
| Tom Marchese | $12,653,422 | USA |
| Kevin MacPhee | $5,444,368 | USA |
| Jason Wheeler | $2,712,154 | USA |
Donnie Peters, PokerNews' award-winning Editor-in-Chief, penned his thoughts about the GPL draft and stated he believes team managers needed to not select their rosters based on a player's ability, but on the marketability and personality of the players.