A few things went through my head when i heard this.
1. What is someone dies or is really ill? Alot can happen in 4 months.
2. What if ur not rich or a pro? You have to go back to your normal poor life for 4 months, knowing that you have million+ coming to you? I'd be pissed.
3. If players can watch it on TV they will watch all their opponants play OVER AND OVER to get reads, tells, and general information on their play. Including Coaching from top pros.
4. Money today is worth more than money 4 months from now in our economy!
5. What is the UNDERLYING reason for it, who profits from it and why do it?
6. VERY IMPORTANT Even a step further than illness, What if someone gets hurt over it. A certain player has an "accident" due to one of the person's being in it. PEOPLE BET MILLIONS OF DOLLARS ON THE WSOP. Like who is going to win vs go out in what positions. Many Bets placed have much more to gain than the prize money itself. And I'm sure some of the bettors are not upstanding citizens!
THINK ABOUT IT!
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I believe this will be where poker takes a down turn, in popularity !
.....Tc.....
There is also something to be said about being in 'the zone."
I think the WSOP is doing just fine without this final table publicity stunt.