[NicksDad1970]

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I'd like to mention two things. This is in reply to several different posts throughout the thread.

First, I was wrong to insult Daniel. Whatever my feelings, I should have kept the negative comments to myself. They don't help me or the cause we are fighting in this lawsuit, and they might have been hurtful to Daniel. For that I am sorry, and I do apologize.

Second, many people make the comment that if players don't like the WPT release, they can simply choose not to play. That is true. However, what if you wish to play in an open-to-the-public big-buyin televised tournament? Other than the WPT, where can you do this? The WSOP, of course; as well as the U.S. Poker Championships at the Taj. So, for a month and a half in Vegas you can play the WSOP, and then with the Circuit events and the Taj that's another half dozen events per year. What else?

I know of no other options within the U.S. Events like the NBC Heads-up Championship and Poker SuperStars Invitational don't count, because they are not open to the public.

So, if you have other events you think meet the above definition, let us know. I'm pretty sure there are none at the present.

Thanks, Greg Raymer (FossilMan)

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pure class, no surprise though.

The first thought when you said "where else can you play" for some reason it made me laugh thinking about the PPT saying "everyone wants to be a PPT champion" [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

But seriously what would be the hardest part about setting up your own tour?

I would think with your connections you could pull it off. It may take a few years to plan and negotiate with casinos but what would be the hardest part? I'm sure you could talk Poker Stars into sponsoring something.

Then if you do it right you could be the one writing the rules instead of being asked to follow them.