The Global Poker Index announced the names and managers of the 12 franchises for its ambitious Global Poker League Wednesday, with a reach that stretches to locations and players from four continents and nine countries in total.
The first-ever GPL draft is set to take place on Feb. 25 at the SLS Hotel Beverly Hills, with all 12 team managers selecting a squad from among the top players in the game of poker -- and all of the action will be streamed live on Twitch. The broadcast will feature a three-person commentary team of Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu and Kara Scott.