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Instead of a Calcutta

Posted By: Tom Keith
Date: Tuesday, 8 September 2009, at 2:24 p.m.

In Response To: Instead of a Calcutta (Phil Simborg)

2. it takes up a lot of valuable time that could be used for playing, or simply for sightseeing and relaxing and socializing; 3. MOST participants don't participate

I can see that for people who attend many tournaments calcuttas could start to wear thin pretty quickly. But calcuttas really aren't for the regulars; they're for newcomers and people who attend only occasional tournaments. A calcutta builds up the excitement and introduces the players to each other.

I agree that calcuttas should not be allowed to run on too long. Keep the proceedings going at a fast clip so that we can get on with the real tournament.

Your objection about it being gambling is, of course, a downside. How many other sports encourage their participants to bet on the very tournament they are participating in, let alone betting against themselves??? There is a potential for some real problems.

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