Global Poker Index Content Deal with USA Today

Alexandre Dreyfus' Global Poker Index (GPI) has secured a content deal with USA TODAY Sports Media Group to launch a poker-themed page, which is expected to launch during the first quarter of 2016. Global Poker Index aims to “sportify poker,” with the use of its player rankings. “The Global Poker Index has done more than any other organization to unify poker and to see the possibilities that exist for creating a 'big league' atmosphere around play,” said Jason Ford, vice president of sports marketing for the USA TODAY Sports Media Group. “We're looking forward to working together to create a 24/7 digital poker destination, and to providing coverage for some of the groundbreaking events that GPI is launching.” “The partnership will provide an essential platform to showcase our innovative new events and to promote the players ranked in the Global Poker Index,” said of an industry leader like USA TODAY Sports, whose team shares in our vision to 'sportify' poker. We're looking forward to working closely with them over the coming years.”