[Nick B.]

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Hi all,

Since the Grand Tournament III is right around the corner we'd like to take the opportunity to ask you all what you think about the overall concept.
Since it differs in many aspects from most other online tournaments, comments from the online playing community are invaluable to us.

Do note that we don't make money off the GT events so there's no need for us to spam it.

Now.

1. Is $10,000 in starting chips and 30 minutes blind levels a good thing online or should that be left for live events?

Good thing.

2. Is running an event over two days (with chip carry-over) online just an added hassle or actually refreshing as it gives players the chance to recouperate?

Better

3. Should a tournament with such a high stacks/blinds ratio still incorporate deals or does that need become obsolete since a general short-stackedness (for lack of a better term) will not really be an issue?

Deals will always be prevelant when people are playing for such large amounts of money.
4. Should major online tournaments feature more instant media coverage (commentary, blogging etc) or is the anonymity factor too important?

Doesn't matter

5. Is $1,000 buy-in general just too hefty for an online tournament or would even $5,000 be doable as long as the setup is the right one?
5k could probably be done.

Any comments would be greatly appreciated an taken into account as we try and do our share in advancing the
frontier of online poker into new, exciting, territory.


C u at the tables!

Tournament Team - PokerRoom.com
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