Agree with Dave C statement in regrads to trophy - its as though it was more or less "rigged" and takes away the excitement. On the other hand, as long as its our cash, deals are here to stay, unless the casinos decide to clamp down. There are however other options which some players often dont think about. A deal can be made to a certain amount, and the rest played for. (Including trophy) This leaves a playable cash amount, and a true winner.

If someone doesnt want a deal that is fine, play should resume - this is a sport afterall. The problem is this - there are pros who more than likely wont do a deal, due to the fact that they might be up and coming and need title wins. Thewy didnt get his name by spliting up the cash every time he made a final table. On the flipside, joe bloggs whos been playing 8 months and paid £25 for his seat through a satelitte and makes the final is different altogether, If he/she is faced with £25k-£45k the likelyhood is it will snapped up.

Deals are not a bad thing, but they should be negotiated properly and enable a remaining play for a true winner. If there is no deal, then play on guys!

Kojak

Would love Don to win, he is a funny guy and deserves a biggie. Go on my son. Dont forget that tenner I borrowed you in Luton.. lol

Hi to Red-dog - Its been a while! Sat next to you in a 300 tourney last year - I had KK first hand, doubled up and then doubled again with AA against you!! lol, that hasnt happened since

In reference to structures, lets be realistic guys, if you flaten a prizepool so that everyone gets cream on there cake then you will feel slightly deprived of elmea if you win the competion and only get paid 25-45%. Poker IS about winning and evryones time will come...

Good luck to Nieve, she bought me a bottle of Cote de Rhone red at Masters.. and she drank3/4!!! lol

Kojak (Harry)