jontm For the record, I don't know of any event or casino that officially allows deals. I'm thinking that it comes down to regulations to discourage what that less educated might call a form of collusion. But in the end it's not their money. Normally, the prizing is delivered as stated on payout sheets, the players take care of the rest. There is without a doubt bracelets and title that have been "bought" away from the heads up felts....
Monoxide I don't mind chopping for pretty much all tournies especially online except when HU and ur opponent or last two are total fish. The money matters most, except for say a WSOP bracelet, even that isnt that prestigious any more. Maybe I should say a WSOP ME bracelet instead, thats the only event where I can name the winners of the past 5 years. No one really knows/cares or remembers 99% tourney winners, so its not like there is any lost glory from chopping. Just a variance buster.
mags I am not a fan of the chop. For me chasing the poker dragon the big buzz is hu. also For those that argue Poker is a game of skill and sport and less like gambling the chop turns it into all about the money. This would never happen in golf you take the yellow jacket I get the money and we are good.
T8urmoney jontm;370011 wroteFor the record, I don't know of any event or casino that officially allows deals. Caesars does, will actually adjust the payout on the screen to add bubbles etc.