Ryan Depaulo Criticizes Doug Polk's High Rake Tournament at The Lodge

Ryan Depaulo has criticized Doug Polk for the high rake in a monthly $500 +$100 tournament at The Lodge poker room. Depaulo took to Twitter to express his disapproval, reminding followers of his past criticisms of Daniel Negreanu's stance on rake. Doug Polk defended the high rake by stating that the tournament structure was planned before he joined The Lodge and that the cash games at The Lodge are the cheapest in the country.

The monthly tournament at The Lodge has been popular, covering a $500k guarantee for three consecutive months. The tournament has proven to be a hit, with a 60-table room filling up quickly and no more space for additional players. Despite the high rake, the tournament offers good value, and The Lodge pays its dealers well.

Doug Polk has also mentioned that running a business is challenging, and he is wondering if the criticism will ever stop. He recently had a successful run at The Lodge, stacking players left and right, but he is still sitting $190k in the hole overall.