OK...Here are some numbers. I spot-checked places previously. This time I put in the whole month of September. It seems I was wrong for guys in the middle of the pack. According to my estimates, the middle of the pack is losing some money.
**Please keep in mind these are estimates based on MY averages. People playing at different stakes and/or with a different playing style than mine will have different averages in terms of points/hand and contribution/hand.
If my estimates are correct, I would say WPN should tweak the structure. If my estimates are correct, I'm guessing they will tweak the structure.
Looks like the worst case scenario is around (-$150). Seems players between 23ish and 60ish are overcontributing to the tune of probably around 0.005 bb/100. Not crushing souls, but if these estimates are accurate, I'll get in line with those saying the prize structure should be changed.
I used $55 as the value of the ticket. If you feel differently, change it.