In this week’s Calling the Clock we bring you up to date on the news of the Global Poker League draft; sweeping changes around the poker rooms of the world and much more.

We will begin this week’s roundup of poker action with news of the most exciting and new poker tournament in modern times.

The Global Poker League (GPL) Draft will take place February 25. We now know who will be available for selection. Of the 1,000 players eligible, 201 of them signed a contract and sent it by carrier pigeon to Castle Global Poker Index (GPI) in Malta.

Players from 36 different nations are involved: over 50% of them are American (103); Canada (13) and Russia (10) are the other two countries in double figures. There is a healthy mix of players of all ages, both online and live skills, cash and tournament experience, and eight female players.