I think that poker on television has suffered from chaotic scheduling and predictability. When I first watched the World Poker Tour, back in 2003 or 2004, it was shown as a two-hour broadcast, and it was fun to watch the tournament unfold over such a long period of time. I also very much enjoyed the European Poker Tour shows with John Duthie. Both of these formats have gone away now. I also think that poker on television suffers from being too contrived. When a program nears the end of it's time-slot, there's very little suspense because it's obvious that the show must end soon. Cash game shows have suffered because of the belief, real or not, that most, if not all, big-name pokers are being staked in such games. There just doesn't seem to be anything at risk, which takes away the fun for the viewer.
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