Subject: Re: Good News for the WSOP!!!
Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 15:39:36 GMT
From: jgh@attcanada.ca (John Harkness)
Organization: AT&T Canada IES
Newsgroups: rec.gambling.poker

Nomination for RGPer of the Year.

Any seconders?

John Harkness

On 27 Apr 2001 01:48:21 GMT, cardplayercruise@aol.com
(CardPlayerCruise) wrote:

>
>I received a phone call from Becky Behnen this morning prompted by a letter I
>sent to her. We subsequently got together for a meeting to discuss two issues
>that have caused controversy at the 2001 WSOP. I would like to fill you in on
>the discussion that we had, the points that were covered, and particularly,
>Becky's responses.
>
>Regarding the three percent being withheld from the prize pool, Becky stated
>that the entire three percent would be given to employees in the form of tokes.
>She went on to explain that one and a half percent is going directly to the
>dealers. Out of the remaining one and a half percent, the majority will go to
>the immediate tournament personnel (tournament director, floor staff,
>brush/board personnel, etc.) and the remainder will go to the people who work
>long hours behind the scenes to insure the success of the WSOP. She said that
>she wants to make sure all appropriate personnel are toked and that this hasn't
>always happened in the past.
>
>Regarding Paul Phillips and Richard Tatalovich, Becky would like to invite them
>back to participate in this year's WSOP and wished that the entire incident had
>never come to pass. She said that it was never about the fact that their
>comments were published in the paper, and understands that they did not solicit
>the press. Her feelings were hurt by their statements, as she believed she was
>trying to do the right thing with the three percent.
>
>How do I feel after this meeting? I am elated! I am very happy that Becky has
>extended the olive branch to Paul and Richard and that all three percent being
>withheld from the prize pool is going to be used as tokes. Some of you may
>choose to second-guess Becky's motivation. I hope not. I personally believe
>that the matter has been properly handled, and I plan to play in several WSOP
>events. Like most of you out there, I want the WSOP to continue to thrive, and
>I appreciate the meeting with Becky and her commitment to resolve these issues.
>
>Linda Johnson
>Card Player Cruises