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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay Poker
Glad you posted that. I saw the tweet last night and meant to post it in this thread. Sounds like it's shaping up to be one of the best tournament series of all time.Basically an WSOP with guarantees and not at the RIO. I bet this is going to take business away from WSOP
I feel like the shine is kind of off the WSOP a bit, and there is probably some market share that can be captured. But I wouldn't be too quick to predict the downfall of the WSOP. They still have a huge advantage in brand and logistics. And the reason the DSE III is such a huge event each summer is because of the WSOP, not the other way around (at least at this point).
But this expansion is a big deal. The increase in what were already pretty huge guarantees is really quite something. That MSPT 1100 had a 2.5MM guarantee last year and ended up with a 3.2MM prizepool. With a 3.5MM guarantee this year and much more space available, the sky's the limit for that prizepool.
So, with 100+ (and perhaps as many as 140+ tables available for the biggest events, if my math is correct), they should be able to be a lot more flexible. I could even foresee them offering a lot more mixed game events than they have in recent years. If they do, I sure hope the mixed game enthusiasts partake in these events instead of just whining like they did the last time the Venetian went out of its way to offer them.
I also imagine the cash scene should be improved with shorter wait times and more available tables.
All in all, I'm really looking forward to the schedule release. If its anywhere near as captivating as some of these MSPT events, I will likely build my schedule around the DSE for the first time ever.