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11-10-08, 05:02 PM
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they are trying to get a larger market share, which is admirable. But this attempt failed, IMO. ESPN should realize that the viewership of poker tournaments on TV depends on Joe 6-pack being able to log onto his computer and donk off his paycheck. If the dream is not alive, then the audience isn't there.
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11-10-08, 06:31 PM
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I didn't see it and forgot it was on. For the delay, a very shitty job was done promoting anything that would have built viewership and interest.
In fact I'll go out on a limb and predict that when I do see it, it will be less interesting than the year Hachem won. (and for that I'll only consider the play AFTER Matusow was out (since he is a big name and automatically makes it more interesting))
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11-17-08, 07:12 PM
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Great hype to a great fight
I WOULD have to say YES!!! It was like a rock concert or a football game with all of the people in that auditorium. The energy was electric and the build up was great. True not as great as if there was a pro besides Rheem at the final table but still great. I loved the hour long pore fight hype that ESPN and it was amazing to watch eastgate kill em all for the title. I thought it was great !!
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11-17-08, 07:15 PM
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And secondly,.......
PLUS every player at that final table ended up making more money by it being delayed. They all got sponsorship deals and were paid for interviews for radio and tv. A few did commercial spots so all in all I would say it definently worked out for the players and if phil ivey, daniel negraneu or another big pro were to make it next year it would certainly lead to great hype and ultimately, a greater arena for the wsop and all of poker.....
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