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There still seems to be some misinformation and speculation out there about this season. I hope I can clarify a few things for all the fans out there without providing any spoilers.
The table with the $500,000 buy-in begins on the week of November 5 and runs for the remainder of the season. So viewers will see a full 7 weeks of this table. There would never be 7 episodes created out of one day of filming if there wasn't a tremendous amount of action. The other 10 episodes were created from the first two days of filming, and they are also filled with action.
Regarding the selection process...well, it's not as easy as many think. More and more players each season want to participate, but having too many players on in a single season disrupts the flow of the game. Last season there were 29; this season there are only 22. And probably two to three times more than that wanted to play.
Every attempt is made to give new players who express an interest in playing an opportunity, whether they are known live or Internet pros, or just amateur players. Sometimes the decisions as to who to invite don't work out as well as hoped for, but most of the time they do. You'll see two high stakes amateur players this season in Mike Baxter and Bob Safai who won't be intimidated by anyone, and they are exactly the type of player the producers are looking for. You'll love watching them.
Pokernews.com just ran a two part interview with Mori Eskandani, the executive producer of the show. If you haven't read it, I highly recommend it as it will give fans better insight into the selection and production process.
http://www.pokernews.com/news/2007/8...i-part-one.htm
http://www.pokernews.com/news/2007/8...i-Part-two.htm
Once you read this, you'll see why I'm so excited! All I can say is that this season rocks. IMO, it is far and away the best season ever, and I for one am grateful for 17 episodes as opposed to the usual 13. And I can't wait for next Monday!
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dude,
you need even more of these shows. like 2 sets every year instead of one. we will watch it!
maybe throw some omaha in there.
how about a 1000/2000 NL game, we'll get to see who the real ballas are.