"Official" Poker After Dark thread (week 1)

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The cash on the table does at least help emphasize that it's winner take all (cash value = chips value), unlike most tournies where the number of chips the winner ends up with does not equal his winnings.

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I agree, and it seems to be a point some here haven't realized. Very few tournaments begin with the starting number of chips being par value to their buy-in.

Also, I don't think the blind structure is ridiculous at all, in fact, anything but. Players start with 200X the big blind, and the first 4 rounds are 40 minutes long, allowing for lots of play. Given that each match lasted about 4 1/2 hours on average with only 6 players entered, it would seem logical that having blinds reach $3000/$6000 during heads-up play would not be unusual.

Don't miss the "Director's Cut" show this evening right after Saturday Night Live. Great recap of the week, lots of behind-the-scenes stuff not seen during the week, and more Shana.