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The Secret World of Poker Deals: Why Players and Organizers Keep Them Hidden
The author discussed the possibility of a deal among the three remaining players in the main WSOP tournament with a friend. The author estimates that at least 60% of live tournaments end with a deal, with some estimates as high as 85%.
Deals are often discussed during unplanned breaks in live tournaments. Players often keep deals secret to avoid criticism from the poker community. Organizers prefer not to disclose deals to maintain the allure of large first-place prizes. Television networks prefer dramatic storylines over reporting deals.
Deals are often made because players want to secure what they already have rather than risk it for a larger prize. Professional players often refuse deals because they consider them -EV.
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