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Originally Posted by Jman28
We'll all be reading your suggestions and ideas and bringing them up for discussion.
Phil, I think one of your basic premises is false.
The dream of a well-paying career as a poker pro is not what drives most players to the game -- or, to a particular site.
Rather, most players are simply hoping for a game they can beat. The dream is to be a winner (not necessarily a dream to be profitable, but to be a winner -- that's what average joe has in mind). They are ~corollary as winners tend to make money, but there is a subtle difference and average joe dreams about winning, not a career.
IMO, this was a big reason why we had the boom. The WPT games that were broadcast on the Travel Channel looked very beatable to new players, thanks in large part to the commentary and rudimentary strat advice being given.
That's the dream to cast: you can be a winner by playing here.