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Professional backgammon players

Posted By: Bill Riles
Date: Monday, 19 July 2010, at 3:26 p.m.

In Response To: Professional backgammon players (Chiva Tafazzoli)

I can't disagree with much that you've said.

However, I will note that the vast majority of the poker crowd is also not the elite of society. Doubt that many of them are staying/dining at the Bellagio.

Mass marketing and appeal, and television are the keys. Figure how to do that and a director will succeed famously.

The "World Championship" of Backgammon would do much better were it not in one of the most expensive cities in the world. Nor in a hotel where a room is $500/night and a burger lunch can set you back $50.

If you want mass appeal and large attendance you have to address the average folks. As in Vegas, have the event at a nice playing venue and have reasonable room rates available, those that wish to upgrade to Bellario, Wynn, Venetian, etc. can do so.

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