More big news out of GPL China today as the league’s fifth team has been unveiled. We’re excited to introduce you to the Taiwan Black Bears!

After a similar live playdown event as with the league’s first four teams, dozens of groups vied to be those last standing with the following teammates left holding the qualifier’s title – and Taiwan’s GPL hopes – in their hands:

The live qualifiers were marked by an atmosphere of camaraderie, with players noting their enthusiasm for playing in a team-based league and the opportunity to be part of GPL China Season 1. Players saw this not only as a valuable opportunity to keep learning the game in a positive environment but lauded the league’s potential to bring China and Taiwan’s poker communities together to build the game’s ecosystem throughout the region.

When clubs compete and the community comes together, everyone wins.

We’re waiting to unveil the league’s seven remaining teams but until then we invite you to watch a recap of the live qualifier’s event where the Taiwan Black Bears were officially born!

Other teams that already qualified for the first GPL China Season:

• Beijing Great Dragons 
• Tianjin Guardians
• Shanghai Golden Tigers
• Hangzhou Legends
• Taiwan Black Bears
• Xi’an Warriors
• Chengdu Pandas
• Kunming Phoenix