Poker Forum

On Sunday, Nov. 6, the 2011 World Series of Poker reconvened to play down from the final nine to the top three. On the following Tuesday, those three played down to a winner, which ended up being the young German, Pius Heinz. All the while, the action was broadcast on ESPN and its affiliates on a 15-minute delay. The execution by POKER PROductions was smooth and impressed many in the poker industry; however, others questioned whether near-live play is entertaining enough for the general public.

Because of Nevada gaming regulations, the broadcast had to be on 15-minute delay to protect the...