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possible dumb question:
Why is this final table 10-handed when most are 9-handed?

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b/c Hellmuth was the shortstack and the floorpeople decided that they didn't want to risk him busting out and having a Phil-less final table. i've got no problem with that.

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I have a problem with it. It's blatant favouritism. The chip leader(s) have a big advantage on the bubble if they're playing right, and that has been removed. Would this decision have been made if Phil was chip leader and bullying the table ?

ESPN shouldn't be allowed to move the goalposts like this. And please note that this post has nothing to do with Phil's personality or skill as a player. It's more "You're Terrence Chan, not Johnny Chan" and it sucks.