Another monster World Series of Poker came to a conclusion (on television) last night. I ended up watching the ESPN episode version of the final table with commentary. Considering that they had essentially one day to produce it I thought the episode was very well done.
Surprisingly, I didn't find that knowing the order of finish affected the viewing experience. I think that showing the hole cards makes all the difference in the world - something that I definitely had not given enough consideration to previously.
I didn't come to any other startling conclusions. I thought the players for the most part were likable enough. There weren't any obvious egomaniacs - even the Grinder - and the level of play appeared to this amateur to be pretty decent. Better than last year's donkfest anyway.
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My last two poker sessions have been pretty sad. I'm definitely in the midst of a stretch where the Full Tilt RNG hates me. Nothing I can do but ride it out at the micro limits and wait for better days. I mean I could try and play better but really, you can only get your money in ahead so often.*
I'm so glad I'm not a "pro".
* Okay, I admit it, sometimes I get my money in behind. I'm a sucker for a flopped nut flush draw, too bad I went something like 0-for-7 having them fill yesterday.
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