November 12, 2007
Has the Role of TV Influenced Poker Tournaments?
Stan and Mike also discussed television’s role in poker tournaments.
TV has been a key factor in growth and popularity of poker. The World Poker Tour is a good example. It came from nowhere, but since it has been broadcast, it has grown into a very successful business.
But, with all things there is good, and there is bad. This is no different. It has become a situation where the tail is wagging the dog. Instead of TV looking for corporate tournaments to gain viewership, TV executives decide whether or not poker is going to be on. That determines whether or not we are going to have big tournaments.
Big poker players have become very desirable, and many won’t play unless the tournament is televised. If the tournament can’t get televised, it won’t get players and won’t succeed. The future of poker in the hands of TV executives and their whims and thoughts – not the other way around. However, there are ways to change that.
Hear more of the interview at http://www.2007cppc.com/#sludikoff.
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