The Global Poker League Draft was one of the most successful poker innovations in recent memory, but things can always get better. Here are five ways Lee Davy believes that can happen.

The Global Poker League (GPL) Draft was brilliant.

I have never stayed awake all night to watch anything related to poker, but I was not going to miss this for the world. Being from the UK I have never looked at a draft of any kind but there’s something about this process that’s magical. It reminded me of my youth, ego and the need to prove yourself.

It’s a pity that Alexandre Dreyfus has the monopoly on grand poker award ceremonies. The French entrepreneur with a dream to ‘Sportify’ poker deserves a medal for what he has done. And it’s not only Dreyfus who needs a hug. The entire team falls into the cuddle category.