Main Event final table thoughts

As the 2009 WSOP Main Event final table approaches I can't help but think how foolish this entire delayed table has been the past three years. Now that we are literally days away from seeing the November nine for the first time since July I can't help but wonder what a publicity blunder this has been. I have not seen one of these guys promoting the game or appearing on a talk show or anything. I have not heard Harrah's discuss how they are going to improve upon this foolishness to anyone. For some insane reason no one wants to admit that the delayed final table is absolutely pointless.

It's time to admit that the delayed final table is useless. It doesn't build excitement and it certainly does not bring additional players to the game of poker or the Harrah's brand. It's time to go back to the tried and tested format of playing the Main Event out until we have a winner. No more nonsense about promoting the game or bringing in new fans. All of that was just talk that never got backed up by Harrah's or anyone else. It's sad that Harrah's failed to capitalize on what once was a great idea but somehow lost their way in the process of implementing it.

"Without further delay..."