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Originally Posted by tomshooter
They are selling a dream but when I was there I could almost feel the desperation coming off the crowd. Now that they are accepting credit cards it will be far worse.
Accepting credit cards for payment was only new for PHo this year. The Rio has been accepting them for three years, and we STILL see people on here whining about the verification process. And based on the conversations of so many that don't seem to know how to maximize rewards structures, the impact upon the overall numbers in the player pool would seem to be minimal at best...
I only played two of the WSOP events, specifically the $1,500 Stud 8/B and the $1,500 2-7 triple draw. I would not have said I saw a lot of 'desperation' in the player pool.
Similarly, I didn't see it elsewhere. I saw some that were enjoying the overall experience, but in the seniors realm, this is as much about vacations as it is about making money.
As others aptly note, there are too many factors that you seem to overlook as it relates to what makes one a winner. Personally, I can be content if, through all of the events, cash and sports book, I break even on the summer. I met that goal this year...actually exceeded it.