Dodgy Deals

[snoopy1239]

Deals are difficult if not impossible to prevent, and are encouraged by top heavy prize structures

Agreed, this is the main cause. If people weren't so scared about losing out on a big chunk of winnings just because of 1 placing, then they would be more comfortable with completing the comp.

[Yogi-Bear]

I beg to differ Snoopy.

They still look at the prize breakdown, and then say its only so much between the top 4/5 then play to there and split it. It doesnt matter how much it is. They just wanna get far enough to get a decent pay day then take what they can. It's the way they are. Most of the players play several times a week, and need to get paid as and where they can.

Its not all about winning the competition its about making money.

Yogi

[Maroon]

I only play the 10 ebuy tourneys but I play to win.  I'll either bust out early or go deep because I'm trying to win.  However, money is very tight and if I was in a bigger tourney and was offered a deal I'd probably take it because it would allow me to play a lot more often than I can afford to now.

In principal I agree with WSOPin06 but in reality I agree with ifm until I have built my bank roll.