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Originally Posted by scottyclark
UB trimmed the prize packages from what was being offered in Season One of the show. Six Aruba packages were offered in Season One (for the winning team) and a Main Event package for the winner (last year Tracy Scala). Only three Aruba packages were offered this year and Ultimate Bet (in my never humble opinion) truly NEVER was forthcoming in this regard despite MANY inquiries from members of both teams.
As a contestant, I was required to 'be available' approxiamately 40 hours over three days (including a 16 hour day the day before the final table). I feel that the scheldue was overwhelming for the contestants AND that this was a result of a 'lack of coordination' on Ultimate Bet's part. I would, in fact go on to make the final table. There were many hurt feelings among the contestants as many of them had much invested in the show.
As the host of this season of the BDPS season 2 -- and a new UB pro -- i was on set for the duration of the shooting last week. And without getting into the specifics of details better left unspoiled for the viewing audience, i do need to correct some misinformation here.
You said UB trimmed the prizes from last year, which is untrue. UB only offered 3 Aruba seats last year, not 6. I would know -- i played the final table and won one of the 3 packages.
In fact, UB ADDED a 2nd main event seat this season, in addition to the 3 Aruba packages. This is why the production staff was not 'forthcoming' until the final table was set -- this additional prize was a bonus from last year, meant to be a positive surprise for the lucky 6 who made it that far.
As far as the 'overwheming schedule,' i hardly think that anyone minded a few long days to have a 4-in-24 shot into the WSOP or Aruba main events. Plenty of other people would kill for a chance at a freeroll like that!
Lastly, I'm a bit confused why you are disclosing all the details of the show months before it airs. Having worked in television for many years now, I can tell you that its extremely unprofessional to disclose these types of details about a show before it airs. It really discredits a lot of the hard work and effort that all of the production, cast, crew, and other staff (UB and otherwise) put into creating the new TV series that you seem so intent on spoiling right now.
Just some thoughts to mull over before you decide to continue disclosing every detail of the final conflict and drama of this show.
-hd.