High Stakes Poker Show To Be Axed?
Industry blogs have claimed that TV executives are ready to drop the hammer and scrap the popular US television show High Stakes Poker.
Never mind that we’re the networks number-one show.”At the time of its conception the show was unique in bringing cash games, rather than tournaments, to the viewing public. Top pros such as Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson and Sammy Farha would compete in a cash game; usually with over $100,000 in front of them. The biggest-ever pot reached over $1,000,000.
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Posted by jackee – 20 May 2008, 4:17 AM
I could see the answer be the sponsors verses the number of people showing but I thought this was quite popular. Maybe it is just going in a direction those founding it don't want to take now?
Posted by Kellie – 19 May 2008, 10:58 PM
Why are they planning on ceasing the show? Run out of sponsors, maybe? It's too bad, I've seen it a couple times and it is an exciting show to watch. I will never understand the thought processes of TV execs.
Posted by borisK – 21 May 2008, 3:54 AM
Maybe they have plans for a different show with a similar gaming theme? I mean yes its fun to watch, but perhaps people want to see something more similar to what a regular tournament or casino would yield. People like to watch and learn, but if the format isn't realistic it won't be of much use there.