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Latest GGPoker ambassador tests COVID-19 positive

The poker world associates him by the title ‘Triple Crown’, a prominent name in the industry Bertrand ‘ElkY’ Grospellier has been tested positive for coronavirus. This disturbing news comes in the same week when the former partypoker and PokerStars ambassador joined hands with GGPoker, reuniting with six-time WSOP bracelet winner Daniel Negreanu.

A little personal news:

I've been very busy for updates lately, but I was tested positive with #covid19

Thankfully I am asymptomatic and Czech has a great pandemic response. Quarantined until further tests but wishing good health to everyone in these crazy times!#STAYHOME pic.twitter.com/cPmKaCgbQi

— ElkY (@elkypoker) April 17, 2020

The Frenchman is currently in Czech Republic where a total of 6,657 confirmed cases have been reported along with 181 deaths. Czech’s testing levels are two and a half times higher than ElkY’s native France which has been worst hit by the pandemic. The former esports star revealed that he came across a mandatory test after riding with an infected uber driver.

A couple of days ago, Negreanu was chilling out in his backyard when he announced on his Instagram handle that the talented pro was the latest addition to the team, referring to him as his PokerStars colleague who is a “great guy and even better player.”

While thankfully, ElkY has been tested asymptomatic but he still needs to undergo 14 days of quarantine to avoid encountering others. After posting his picture on Twitter, his fans and prominent names in poker industry wished him fast recovery.

all the best bro! Take care of yourself.

— Jeff Gross (@JeffGrossPoker) April 19, 2020

Goodness Elky – take care 👊

— Rob Yong (@rob_yong_) April 18, 2020

Be well sir

— Andrew Feldman (@AFeldmanESPN) April 17, 2020

This news comes after weeks ago pro with 8+ million in total live earnings, David ‘Doc’ Sands was tested positive. Sands revealed that one day he woke up to have “one of the worst headaches I’ve ever had. But I didn’t think I had COVID-19 since I didn’t have a fever or shortness of breath, which in addition to a cough are the two primary symptoms.” However, like Grospillier, Sands remains in a great spirit. The poker community has always been present for each other and names like Erik Seidel, Jennifer Tilly and Todd Brunson all offered their support.

Keep reading GutshotMagazine.com to know the latest poker updates and promotions in the country.

 

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