Have done a little semi-investigative drinking digging, and here are a few more quasi-confirmed \”facts\” regarding a major potential schedule change mid-main event:
- No decision is final yet, but on the big pro-con list, the left side of the board has it all but locked up.
- Television ratings are the driving force behind this idea.
- It was essential, however, that the integrity of the game be protected and blind structures unaltered, no matter what ESPN says.
- \”Plausibly live\” is the buzzphrase for what they\’re trying to create. (Pokerati applauds the linguistic choice, btw, and would like to suggest \”presumably non-rigged\” as well.)
- The final table will be played over two days — from the final 9 to 2, and then heads-up the next day. Very Sangy.
- Timing will be carefully coordinated so most people will be watching to see who will win, not how one wins (the Olympics broadcast model)
- All final tableists will be paid 9th place money in July and will have their return trips to Vegas comped.