Talk:GGPoker

Source assessment

Source	Significant?	Independent?	Reliable?	Secondary?	Pass/Fail	Notes
Gambling News	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Several paragraphs of text covering the site. Some is routine, such as the coverage of upcoming tournaments. However the source also recognises the company as rapidly growing and on its way to becoming a market leader in online poker. Article is neutral and independent.
Pokerfuse	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Several paragraphs of text covering the site. Describes GG Poker as "online poker giant" and discusses the networks on which it operates and operations. Pokerfuse is a significant and independent source of news for Poker and has been in operation for more than ten years. It covers the game nationally across the united states and has editorial teams that demonstrate a capacity for independence and verifiability.
New York Times	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Again, multiple paragraphs covering the site and these discuss the sites acquisition of the World Series of Poker. It also discusses and provides verification for the companies history including its 2017 launch date and licences.
Total qualifying sources					3	I've got three decent sources here in the assessment table, however the company has received quite literally hundreds of mentions by various decent sources. Cumulatively, they demonstrate notability. I do consider the initial declines to be quite fair, and given the disclosed COI by a company employee this article warranted very close examination. I think the coverage out there is of sufficient depth to justify an article. The coverage is not trivial or incidental such as listings, brief announcements or routine coverage. The company's tournaments, operations, and features for players seems to be receiving considerable attention. One of the criticisms was that the sources are industry sources. Hmmm yeah I kinda see the point but I also disagree. Trade industry sources (aka trade rags) keep members of an industry informed. However these sources go beyond mere employees or members of the industry. While many of the sources are niche, they attract a national or international poker audience. Rather than mere members of industry, they attract an audience of poker players at large. So I do not consider the various sources within Google news to be discountable merely because they are not legacy media and focus on poker. There are many sources which strong editorial teams that focus on a specific "industry" but are not "industry trade sources" such as SimpleFlying, which focuses on aviation to a degree no legacy outlet would be bothered with. Per WP:AUD, there is evidence of at least one national source being the NY Times. Many of the other available sources focus on the United States poker/Gambling industry as a whole. To further help the case for notability, I also note that Daniel Negreuanu is/has been the spokesperson for GG Poker as written by the New York Times. Of course notability is not inherited, but I do think that a highly notable poker player ipso facto endorsing the site demonstrates it is well known throughout the poker world. Also, while age of a company does not necessitate/preclude notability, I consider it a slightly relevant factor in that over 6 years, the company is not a brand new startup trying to boost its image with a corporate vanity piece. I think the article has received attention due to the COI, and justifiably so. But what it really needed was a good looking over by an editor who knows poker (that would be me) and can assess it using that lens. I am satisfied that this organisation is notable based on significant coverage by multiple reliable, secondary, independent sources.

MaxnaCarta (talk) 01:49, 6 April 2023 (UTC)

Article Expansion - WSOP Partnership

The GGPoker article is in a good place in terms of a beginning, but there are several areas where it could be expanded. I think a section about GGPoker’s relationship with the World Series of Poker (WSOP) is especially warranted. To summarize, it began with a partnership to bring about the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series, but when COVID-19 hit, GGPoker hosted the international portion of the 2020 WSOP Online, (running parallel to the US players on WSOP.com), leading to the creation of WSOP Online as a distinct annual event, as well as addition seasonal circuit online events. The partnership between the WSOP and GGPoker has been ongoing ever since.

As an employee of NSUSlab, of course I will not make any changes to the article myself. Rather, I’ve included some sources below as well as abstracts of what specifically is included in the article that is pertinent to the proposed section. I've arranged them chronologically for anyone who feels inclined to make the suggested addition. As @MaxnaCarta detailed earlier, there isn't a great deal of legacy media coverage of the Poker world, but given the analysis of the earlier sources I hope these will also qualify.

WSOP Partnership Sources

Article	Date	Abstract
GGPOKER AND WSOP COLLABORATE ON WSOP SUPER CIRCUIT ONLINE SERIES WSOP.com	April 15, 2020	WSOP and GGPoker collaborate to bring back the WSOP Super Circuit Online Series.
2020 WSOP Online WSOP.com	June 8, 2020	WSOP live events postponed, WSOP Online created as a distinct tournament. WSOP.com hosted north american players from July 1, and GGPoker hosted international players from July 19, after which was a combined live Main Event.
To Play Poker in a Pandemic, Americans Flee the U.S. NY Times	September 1, 2020	GGPoker pays WSOP a licensing fee to host the WSOP Online tournament.
WSOP and GGPoker Extend Partnership With WSOP with Circuit Festivals and Online Bracelet Events Pokerfuse.com	April 21, 2021	WSOP extends partnership with GGPoker to host two WSOP Circuit Ring Series and the 2021 WSOP Online Bracelet Events.
World Series of Poker partners with GGPoker for WSOP Online 2021Las Vegas Chronicle	July 21, 2021	Details of WSOP and GGPoker’s 2021 WSOP Online partnership.
2022 GGPoker WSOP Online to Award 33 Bracelets; Runs August 7-September 27 Pokernews.com	August 5, 2022	Details about the 2022 WSOP Online.
WSOP Online, GGPoker release details for online poker tournament series, new events Yogonet.com	August 21, 2023	WSOP and GGPoker continue partnership for the WSOP Online 2023.

Chris H (GGPoker) (talk) 11:17, 24 August 2023 (UTC)

Article Expansion - Game of Gold

In light of the recent release of ‘Game of Gold’, a section regarding GGPoker and Poker After Dark’s collaboration would be warranted. GGPoker had previously purchased the rights to upload clips of Poker After Dark on it's YouTube channel, but this is the first joint production between the two. Given the overall success and reception of the show, it would be a notable addition to the article.

As previously mentioned, I can’t edit the page myself, so I’m requesting that another editor make any edits or changes. I’ve provided a list of the sources I’ve found below, as well as a simple rough draft which can be edited or expanded upon as necessary.

Article	Date	Abstract
GGPoker announces new "poker survival reality show" Game of Gold Yogonet.com	Nov 7, 2023	Announcement article, includes air dates & cast, info.
Game of Gold: GGPoker Combines Poker & Reality TV in New Show Ivan Potocki, Pokerfuse.com	Nov 16, 2023	More details about the team format and how the competitions are organized.
GGPOKER’S GAME OF GOLD: The ultimate guide to poker’s hit reality TV show. No author credited, Pokerfuse.com	Dec 4, 2023	Detailed guide to the show, includes episode links, team rosters, and season 2 rumors. Minor error, the finale is to be aired Dec 8, not Dec 4.
Why Game of Gold works Barry Carter, Pokerstrategy.com	Nov 7, 2023	Show synopsis and analysis about why the format works.
Amidst ‘Game of Gold’ Buzz, Olga Iermolcheva’s a Breakout Star Tim Fiorvanti, WorldPokerTour.com	Nov 25, 2023	Article focusing on Olga Iermolcheva's participation.

Rough Draft

==Game of Gold==

Game of Gold is a 12 episode poker reality series, co-produced by GGPoker and [[Poker After Dark]]. A part of the Poker After Dark franchise, the series premiered on November 10, 2023 on the GGPoker YouTube channel with episodes airing three times a week.<ref>{{cite web |title=GGPOKER’S GAME OF GOLD The ultimate guide to poker’s hit reality TV show. |url=https://pokerfuse.com/live-poker/coverage/ggpoker-game-of-gold/ |website=Pokerfuse.com |access-date=Dec 5, 2023}}</ref> Game of Gold features 16 professional and semi-professional poker players including [[Daniel Negreanu]], [[Jason Koon]], and [[Fedor Holz]] competing across a range of poker formats for a grand prize of $456,000.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Carter |first1=Barry |title=Why Game of Gold works |url=https://www.pokerstrategy.com/news/world-of-poker/Why-Game-of-Gold-works_129279/ |website=Pokerstrategy.com |access-date=Dec 5, 2023}}</ref> Chris H (GGPoker) (talk) 07:16, 5 December 2023 (UTC)