Re: All you can suck out, baby!
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that alternate thing seems busch league
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I definitely agree that having alternates at any WSOP, WPT, or other semi-important tournament is completely bush league. There is no reason why they cannot come up with enough seats for everyone. As I said, single table satellites and cash games were running all over the place.
However, I disagree with you as to the reason why it's bush league. To me, it's a disadvantage to be an alternate. The blinds are not going to do a whole lot to your stack if you miss the 25-25 level and part or all of the 25-50 level. I didn't count the rotations or anything, but I don't think you would be decimated if you left your 2,000 starting chips unattended for the first two levels.
However, by missing the first hour and a half, you are missing several opportunities to get in there and win pots, possibly doubling up early. Also, you are coming to a table of unknowns generally, while those nine have been observing each other play for over an hour.
I would HATE to be an alternate. I was the first alternate in one of the daily cash tournaments down there, but someone went broke on the first hand, so I got in right away.
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