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05-01-08, 10:12 PM
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I think its messed up because with 3 months off they will have time to get training and talk to other people about the players at the final table... Plus alot of big names like Chan and Hellmuth could possibly have a hand in working with some of these people to try to make them better and get a % for themself on top of it.
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05-02-08, 12:43 AM
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Not everyone is you.
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05-02-08, 12:46 AM
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I'm torn on this. At first, I hated the idea, thinking it was bad for the players. But, really, it effects the players all the same. They can all get coaches. They can all completely change their games. They can all lose weight, get lots of sleep, not change their lucky underwear for 3 months, and so on and so forth. They can all (this is the big one) land lucrative sponsorship deals that will be worth more than a set up in the pay scale.
I actually think I'm getting on board with this. But it certainly doesn't feel like "poker" any more. And if even one player is a no show, ESPECIALLY if it's because of something tragic, that will crush this whole idea forever. |
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05-02-08, 02:37 AM
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Yeah I think this is a good idea really. Will get way more publicity for the sport and the fact that people can self promote way more should discourage some of the negative aspects.
Although, I do think it is bullshit that people are going to be sacrificing at least 30k from interest they would make from 9th place money over that 3 month span AND the players don't even get compensated in any way and still have to pay rake. |
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05-02-08, 02:41 AM
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Actually, they get paid 9th place money right away and the rest of the prize money will be held in an interest bearing account.
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05-02-08, 09:42 AM
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Please be causing the next pokerboom. I want more fish.
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05-02-08, 11:47 AM
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Racking my brain ...
What the WSOP really needs is a way to attract more interest/marketing dollars, right?
It is desperate for some kind of revolutionary concept would guarantee the largest field in the tournament history -- over 8000 players. Something that would make sponsorship dollars flow like wine. In fact, sponsors would be so eager to participate and attract new players, they could have a free fan-friendly expo where everyday players could meet/greet pros, buy merchandise, etc. If things go really well, you might even end up with a remarkable Cinderella storyline in which an aptly-named nobody emerges to win the title and become an unlikely champion. What could possibly happen that would ever make this scenario a reality?
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05-02-08, 11:53 PM
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Post of the year!
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