I've come to the conclusion that this game is probably bad for poker. I like the show for entertainment value but man, this show really shows you how to play NL poker at a high level. This show is some of the best instructional stuff that I've seen aired. Lets say this thing plays for 2 years. Oh god no.

Even if it doesn't make the bad player better, they will be much more aggressive and that's not a good thing.

stfu.

If it makes bad players put it in more often with a bad hand, I cant wait.

Why is the creation of more bad players a bad thing? More money for me.....and this show will only have a minor role in the creation of bad players. Showing someone calling an all-in early in the WSOP with K9 offsuit will have much more of an impact, because donkey plays like that will get you on TV.....

I think the exact opposite, I think this is one of the best ideas and definetly one of the best poker shows. The fact is it is the first to show cash games and at high limits with top players. It is something new and more exciting since it is the highest stakes and money out of their pocket.

also, i like how they put the sheikh in. i don't know much about him, but it gives the impression that any loudmouth jerk in the WSOP can play cash games with the pros.