The ESPN coverage for the Main Event has been running for a few weeks now. They are airing weekly shows in the run-up to the November final.
I still do not really like the 3-month hiatus, but I am beginning to understand why ESPN/Harrah’s think it is a good commercial idea.
The Day 1C coverage was supposed to be released on September 1st. This would be when I would find out if my Full Tilt hat was going to bring me a pay-day.
I was genuinely in two minds. I was told I needed only to feature in just one deal on the final edit to get paid.
On the one hand, I played at that table for about 6 hours and made some crazy “good for TV” plays. On the other hand, Daniel Negreanu had such a lame main event that I could easily imagine the whole session hitting the cutting room floor.
I really didn’t know, but in reality the actual playing on the TV table was the main thing. I have no real interest in being shown on TV. Of course a few $k of free money is always welcome.
Then, about a week before the due date, I heard on the internet that the table had been shown and was on pokertube (sort of a youtube for poker videos).
Apparently, I make only a brief appearance, getting out of the way pre-flop.
To be honest, I thought this might fail even the low hurdle that was set for my appearance money but actually I just heard from Full Tilt that they are paying me out. Indeed, the money is in my account. Of course, getting money out of online poker sites into the real world is not always the easiest thing (see previous blogs !)
I doubt I will ever be on TV playing poker again – at least, not for a long time.
The next best thing, then, is to be webcast in real time playing poker at The International.
If you liked Big Brother, you will love this ! Live streaming video from the newly built “TV table” at the club. For the past few days, it has been broadcasting 24/7. Even when there are no players, the mics pick up the sounds of the club. Strangely fascinating.
Unlike the ESPN shows, the feed is not edited at all (which may not be a good thing !)
I guess I was on there for a few hours on Wednesday as I managed a 4th place in the £200 Festival event (still searching for that first win ... sigh...). Fame at last. Since EPSN does not broadcast in the UK, this webcast is probably seen by more people than my prime time US television appearance !
Pokertube link (my moment of fame at ~ 3:17. Yes, that's it !)
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