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I played the first one last month at Northern Lights (and will play at Jackpot in two weeks).

It was run pretty well, although there were no monitors with blind levels and timers. The TD seemed to be new to tournies, but did a fine job. The check-in table was well run. The dealers did a fine job.

The final table was set up profesionally with scaffolding around it for lights. I was impressed with the production quality.

On a technical note, I know they were a few players short of breaking even on the prize side. If FSN paid them, they may have broke even for the event, as the radio and print ads for the tourny were not cheap...

They have a great idea as far as having other casinos run satellites for the casino hosting the event.

I notice they are guaranteeing less in subsequent events than they did last month. Also, future events guaranty first place while some guaranty just first. The entry/buy in
is also different for some events: some are $250+25 and some are $500+50.

Northern Lights final table is scheduled for September airing.