As I am writing this, I have just returned from watching the World Series of Poker Main Event live at the Rio. I, like most poker players and fans around the world, was very curious to find out how all the hype and buildup around the three and a half months off would impact the final table. I have to say that even though I was quite skeptical at first, things seemed to play out pretty well. It seems to have boosted television ratings and brought some attention back to the game, so in that sense I think it was a very good thing for both the World Series of Poker and the game in general. I had the good fortune of getting to help Darus Suharto prepare for the final table, so that allowed me the privilege of front row seats for the entire thing. It really is tough to cram nearly 16 hours of action into a mere two hours of television (much less after taking out commercials, announcements, and the occasional SportsCenter update) and I think ESPN does an incredible job in putting together a production that is good for both the players and fans, especially considering the ...