now here's a stupid idea. WSOP ME FT to be postponed?

[Jon MW]

There is no way that you can guarantee getting a visa to get back in.

This was my main concern, especially for those who are pro's, as i guess you would now need to obtain a work visa.

I do think its a decent idea for the US though. The media attention it will garner will be huge...maybe even oneday become a date in USA sportsfans calander alongside the superbowl, world series and stanley cup!

I really don't think it will.

There has been a good attempt made with hole cards, commentary and analysis - but it just isn't really a spectator sport.

[Colchester Kev]

Just imagine the extra dosh players can sell their souls to in advertising in the run up to final table ... more time = more bidding wars, make the final table as chip leader and name your price ... I will obviously not sell out though, I will wear my blonde shirt for free

[doubleup]

You don't need a Visa for the US as long as your passport has that scanable bit on it.

It's one thing filling in the forms on the plane going out in July as mr unknown, but would you take that risk going back in November as mr potential multi-millionaire?

[tommyturks]

There is no way that you can guarantee getting a visa to get back in.

This was my main concern, especially for those who are pro's, as i guess you would now need to obtain a work visa.

You don't need a Visa for the US as long as your passport has that scanable bit on it.
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yes, but thats when you just say your are going on vacation. If they now know you are going to play in a poker tournament and poker's your profession you may be required to get a working visa.

[doubleup]

There is no way that you can guarantee getting a visa to get back in.

This was my main concern, especially for those who are pro's, as i guess you would now need to obtain a work visa.

You don't need a Visa for the US as long as your passport has that scanable bit on it.
.

yes, but thats when you just say your are going on vacation. If they now know you are going to play in a poker tournament and poker's your profession you may be required to get a working visa.

Yes, now that I think of it, if you are pro you should prob get a working visa in July as if you made the final and they knew you didn't get a proper visa in July they might refuse you entry. 

[AndrewT]

I envisage a 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'-style bumping off of 8 poker players, enabling one person to turn up at the final table and sit there reading a paper waiting for the dead players to get blinded out.

[gatso]

I envisage a 'Kind Hearts and Coronets'-style bumping off of 8 poker players, enabling one person to turn up at the final table and sit there reading a paper waiting for the dead players to get blinded out.

It'd make for a great film. Alec Guiness to play all 9 finalists.

[I KNOW IT]

There is no way that you can guarantee getting a visa to get back in.

This was my main concern, especially for those who are pro's, as i guess you would now need to obtain a work visa.

You don't need a Visa for the US as long as your passport has that scanable bit on it.
.

yes, but thats when you just say your are going on vacation. If they now know you are going to play in a poker tournament and poker's your profession you may be required to get a working visa.

Yes, now that I think of it, if you are pro you should prob get a working visa in July as if you made the final and they knew you didn't get a proper visa in July they might refuse you entry. 

I doubt you would have much of a problem getting back into the US on your visa waiver ,it will be far more difficult trying to get a working visa

[I KNOW IT]

Another thought , if you did manage to get a working visa, you would need one similar to what I presume Daniel N , G Hansen are on, would you be then liable to pay Taxes in the US?

[RobS]

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/poker/2008-04-30-WSOP_N.htm

Johnny Chan says it's a good idea so it must be.

"Poker is a game of skill. The hands are random. … It's how you play your hand. I don't believe in hot streaks," Chan says

Yep, no such thing as hot streaks in poker tournaments 

[dino1980]

There's a conference call tonight at 7pm with Jeffrey Pollack so we'll know more then. It'll be interesting to hear how the FT will be screened outside of the USA and if it'll still be PPV and also if they confirm things such as player's committments in the 117 days and if they all get paid 9th place money etc

[boldie]

There's a conference call tonight at 7pm with Jeffrey Pollack so we'll know more then. It'll be interesting to hear how the FT will be screened outside of the USA and if it'll still be PPV and also if they confirm things such as player's committments in the 117 days and if they all get paid 9th place money etc

and what happens if something happens to a player (like an accident) that would prevent him from playing?

[DaveShoelace]

They should play the final table on Pokerstars, that would be fair

[gatso]

and what happens if something happens to a player (like an accident) that would prevent him from playing?

you could ask the same question about the usual set up. someone could get run over on the strip by a stretch Hummer the night before the FT.

[doubleup]

and what happens if something happens to a player (like an accident) that would prevent him from playing?

you could ask the same question about the usual set up. someone could get run over on the strip by a stretch Hummer the night before the FT.

errr you do know that there is a relationship between time and events?