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Originally Posted by inmyrav
Different how? ESPN still shows the series. We still see him on the FT come close.
I still think the 2004 series is 2k+ from sattys.
Just not convinced his win, though poetic enough, was really all it's made out to be.
Watch the 2002 tournament.
Then watch the 2003 tournament.
Difference between the coverage was night and day. I'm sure the Moneymaker name and story helped, but I think the hole cards and improved presentation were also a huge variable. 2003 was the first year where they really made it entertaining for casuals to watch.
Then you also had the WPT launching around that time and Internet sites growing more and more popular. It was the perfect storm. Moneymaker was just one piece of the puzzle.