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10-28-2009 , 11:36 PM
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So I guess youd like them to stop all the final tables at next years WSOP so the players can take a day off once they get heads up ....
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10-28-2009 , 11:36 PM
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I would love to see the chip leader bust the final two during three-handed
lol +1!
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10-28-2009 , 11:38 PM
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I would love to see the chip leader bust the final two during three-handed
That almost happened on the misplayed straight flush draw in 2007.
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10-28-2009 , 11:40 PM
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Think about the last 2 WSOP Europe final tables that ran very long. If the players had a full day off once heads up; that could easily change the outcome.
except the wsopE final tables consist of much better players.
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10-28-2009 , 11:43 PM
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This will improve the coverage, I'm all for it.

The downside is I have to live under a rock for 5 days now.
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10-28-2009 , 11:44 PM
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For someone who's as active as AK is in the poker community and 2+2, it's always surprising how things like this come as a complete surprise to him.
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10-28-2009 , 11:52 PM
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I will ban you from the time the event is over until it airs to save you from yourself. then accidentally forget to reinstate you.
one timeeeeeeee
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10-28-2009 , 11:52 PM
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For someone who's as active as AK is in the poker community and 2+2, it's always surprising how things like this come as a complete surprise to him.
Thanks kevmath, no way i can stay holed up in vegas for 3 days ......
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10-28-2009 , 11:57 PM
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This is just a result of the first assinine decision to have the final table 4 months after the final table is reached. Screw TV. Who the heck cares about ESPN making a few extra dollars. They are screwing with the integrity of the game. Taking away any rhythm or runs that a player could be on as they reach the final table is now lost. One bad decision after the other.
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10-28-2009 , 11:58 PM
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This is just a result of the first assinine decision to have the final table 4 months after the final table is reached. Screw TV. Who the heck cares about ESPN making a few extra dollars. They are screwing with the integrity of the game. Taking away any rhythm or runs that a player could be on as they reach the final table is now lost. One bad decision after the other.
With millions of dollars at stake whats to stop the players from making some sort of deal (given a whole day to sort it out).
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10-28-2009 , 11:59 PM
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No it wasn't done last year, I'm sure part of the reason is to help improve television coverage, which is noted in the article you quote.
They're doing whatever they can to maximize advertising revenues.
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10-29-2009 , 12:05 AM
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I'd think most people who were overly concerned about this would be able to avoid logging onto 2+2 for 24 hours. I've heard that around hour 16 you might get the shakes, but they'll pass.
those shakes last alot longer than 24 hours
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10-29-2009 , 12:06 AM
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With millions of dollars at stake whats to stop the players from making some sort of deal (given a whole day to sort it out).
They could make a deal regardless, they could just walk away from the table and talk
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10-29-2009 , 12:09 AM
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They could make a deal regardless, they could just walk away from the table and talk
That could never happen.
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Elezra and Nguyen battled for the bracelet at length, with an away-from-the-table deal to split much of the prize money perhaps also made.
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10-29-2009 , 12:09 AM
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Maybe people should consult Jennifer Tilly's computer people to break the link to 2+2 for the weekend.
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10-29-2009 , 12:13 AM
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no livestream? :'(
???
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10-29-2009 , 12:15 AM
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The 24 hour delay makes it difficult for anyone who interacts with people, watches the news or even enters a casino not to find out the eventual winner.
why did you structure this sentence like its more likely you will enter a casino rather than interact with people?
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10-29-2009 , 12:35 AM
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why did you structure this sentence like its more likely you will enter a casino rather than interact with people?
wow. just wow.
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10-29-2009 , 12:37 AM
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turn off player chat, dont go on 2+2, turn off banners on ftp/stars clients. problem solved
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10-29-2009 , 12:39 AM
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I tried to do this last year, avoiding 2+2, ESPN, etc.. until I accidentally stumbled across the results on cnn.com. Grrr!! After that I never watched the final table broadcast.

Gota avoid all internet news sites this time too, not just poker ones.

I suggest going camping for 3-4 days.
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10-29-2009 , 12:43 AM
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This is one of the most anticipated poker events in recent memory. But unfortunately for almost everyone it will not be a suspenseful night of television on ESPN. The 24 hour delay makes it difficult for anyone who interacts with people, watches the news or even enters a casino not to find out the eventual winner.

If you live in Vegas, or even anywhere near a casino, it will be nearly impossible not to know who won the WSOP main event before it airs.

Is anyone doing anything special to avoid finding out who is the eventual winner the 24 hours prior to the telecast?
I think you need to get out of Vegas. The coverage on ESPN is not for us, its for John Doe America, who will have no trouble not checking 2 plus 2. You need to look up "everyone" in the dictionary.

I knew who won last year and I'll know again this year when I watch.
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10-29-2009 , 12:43 AM
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ive got an idea lets take something of relatively little significance and make a huge deal about it
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10-29-2009 , 01:43 AM
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With millions of dollars at stake whats to stop the players from making some sort of deal (given a whole day to sort it out).
Or what if one of them dies ?

Or what if the Rio burns down ?

Or What if ESPN finds something more interesting than Poker ?

Or What if the short stack puts a hit out on the chip leader, Will they make it a CSI episode ?

Or what if Chainsaw quits incessantly getting outraged by the trivial....
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10-29-2009 , 01:57 AM
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How much longer til AK gets blinded out... I can't take anymore of his posts.
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10-29-2009 , 02:04 AM
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And the joke that has been made of the integrity of the game takes another hit. Seriously how can they possibly do more to make this less a test of skill and more a cash machine for Harrah's and ESPN?
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