Re: how good can you be at tournament poker?
Very nice post. I agree with you on this. Tournaments have one other function besides winning a boat loads of cash is Fame and Fame only. People dream (I know I do) about winning a Major. But my odds are not good because the fields are so large. For a Pro to make to the final table next year will be near to imposible. Look at this years 6+ players won their seat through the internet. DH the only real major Pro headliner there.
I feel players plucking down $10k to play are insane no matter how good you are (or think you are for that matter) are really throwing your money away. Maybe you'll make the money and get your money back, but why not put the $10k in a NL ring game. You have a better shot to double or triple you buyin.
I think the only time playing in a big tourney for a Rec. Player like myself is to win it though a Super. One that pays a vacation or something like the UB Aruba tourney. Now that is a great Vaca, free, and you play poker, Yehaaaaaaaaaa!!!
Paul I think you make great points and keep these coming.
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