CRStals
Moderator
Moderator
So I posed this question because after watching season 1 there was a lot of chatter around season 2 and it seemed quite split on who to invite for the next iteration.
IMO amateurs shouldn't be invited to this - at least not yet. Part of the allure of Game of Gold was the behind the scenes commentary and dynamics that the pros pulled back the curtain on and adding amateurs - unknowns really - to that mix might greatly affect the "story" and push focus back to the game only which doesn't differentiate it from other shows.
IMO amateurs shouldn't be invited to this - at least not yet. Part of the allure of Game of Gold was the behind the scenes commentary and dynamics that the pros pulled back the curtain on and adding amateurs - unknowns really - to that mix might greatly affect the "story" and push focus back to the game only which doesn't differentiate it from other shows.
finaltable1
Legend
Loyaler
NO i don't really want to see any amateurs playing in the second season. I've actually skipped all hands with amateurs in Poker After Dark and such tv shows that i've watched on youtube. Well it's because when I'm watching hands played by pro players im trying to think the way they think about the hand so I can learn something new. Amateurs can't teach me much. So that's it.
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The_Kid456
Enthusiast
Silver Level
If the amateurs know what they're doing and are serious players, then by all means they should get a shot!
players should be selected due to there skills as a poker player, not how much money theyve made playong poker. It would be a great opportunity for the amateurs to step there game up, and better there skills, and to break into the world of professional poker
players should be selected due to there skills as a poker player, not how much money theyve made playong poker. It would be a great opportunity for the amateurs to step there game up, and better there skills, and to break into the world of professional poker
A wise man can learn something from the dumbest of people. Just because they are an amateur doesn't mean you can't learn from them.
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Nokaut men 1997
Rock Star
Silver Level
The difference between an amateur and a professional is that an amateur spends his time on several different things that interest him, while a professional spends most of his time on one thing. When they meet on the same thing, the difference between them disappears. For an amateur, everything he does is a hobby, while for a professional it is a profession. A hobby is loved, but a profession is not.
riff_raff312
Legend
Loyaler
IMO putting amateurs in the game with professionals would be like putting a street fighter in the ring with a golden glove fighter we already know the out come so what would be the point of watching. So i'm going to say NO!!! Lets leave a good thing alone just my opinion.
john_entony
Legend
Platinum Level
I don't think I'd want to watch amateurs play. I already see amateur play every day in pokerstars freerolls. 
What's really valuable for me is learning from professional players. Watching their unconventional moves, enjoying their bluffs and watching how they react to losing chips.
What's really valuable for me is learning from professional players. Watching their unconventional moves, enjoying their bluffs and watching how they react to losing chips. 
Balou1982
Visionary
Platinum Level
I havent watched battle of gold season 1, but i know that there are only 16 players who fight for the title. So for me it wouldn´t be a great decision that 4 amateurs playing in this battle because i think this should be an exclusive tournament where the best selection of poker pro´s are showing their skills and i dont think it is the same tournament if 25% of players are "unknown" amateurs - if it would be only one amatuer who is qualified i would agree but 4 amateurs is a bit too much.
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skaterick
Legend
Loyaler
i prefer to see well respected pros in action. i want to learn by watching strong players, and see how they play their hands and in what positions.like others have mentioned a famous athlete,streamer,or someone in the chess or backgammon world might be interesting,but i sure don't want to watch Joe or Betsy Nobody.
mariussica88
Legend
Platinum Level
No I liked a lot the first season, seeing the way this players think is precious. An amateur will only follow and do what the pro players say. They don't know better and usually in this format an amateur doesn't stand a chance, he has to be really lucky to finish 1st.
It would be fun if it was only amateurs, now that will be fun to watch...but to let them explain the decisions that they made. That way you (the viewer) would see the difference in thinking.
It would be fun if it was only amateurs, now that will be fun to watch...but to let them explain the decisions that they made. That way you (the viewer) would see the difference in thinking.
Poker Orifice
FoolsTilt
Platinum Level
Instead of 'amateurs' I think they could pick '4 relatively unknowns' and have them all playing on the same team!
One idea could be to choose 4 online MTT Twitch streamers. A short tournament series could be held amongst a small hand-picked group to arrive at the final 4 players (maybe start with 9, hold 5x 9man SnG's & pick the Top 4 players).
OR, I could just pick them, LOL.
Maybe have one team made up for players from Northern Europe (they could be called the 'Northern Euro Donks'), have another team made up of old school MTT players (ie. Helmuth, Negreanu, Seidel, Hanson), and another made up of 4 women.
One idea could be to choose 4 online MTT Twitch streamers. A short tournament series could be held amongst a small hand-picked group to arrive at the final 4 players (maybe start with 9, hold 5x 9man SnG's & pick the Top 4 players).
OR, I could just pick them, LOL.
Maybe have one team made up for players from Northern Europe (they could be called the 'Northern Euro Donks'), have another team made up of old school MTT players (ie. Helmuth, Negreanu, Seidel, Hanson), and another made up of 4 women.
KrazyKoo
Legend
Platinum Level
Yes, maybe 4 is too much but 1-2 is good. Also make some sort of audition for the amateurs... like first win a satellite then video interview. Remember original Big Game? Hilarious moments always come when amateurs play with pros, they were hand selected this way.
