While I’m best known for my final table coverage, it’s actually the final three tables that I prefer. When you know every single player in the field (even the “unknowns”), and everyone is focused on making it to the final table. There is plenty of post-flop play, and the dramatic hands aren’t races between A-K and pocket jacks.

 

 

It’s important for a tournament player to have a strong endgame, so they can close out the event with a bracelet. But for my money, there is usually more skill in evidence on the penultimate day.

 

For a tournament reporter, it’s a lot more fun. Chip counts are usually quick and easy, and you should be able to post them every half hour or so, unless there are a lot of eliminations. (That’s assuming only one reporter; with multiple reporters you can dedicate someone to chip counts.) And with only three tables, there’s no excuse for not getting every preflop raise, rather than picking up action after the flop or on the turn. (Like most Day One hands that are reported.)

 

Unfortunately, I won’t be seeing many Day Twos during this WSOP, but that’s alright. I firmly believe that I can provide better final table coverage than anyone else in the world, and that’s where I should be for the greater good.

 

Of course, it doesn’t hurt my ego that most people view the final tables as the most important part of the tournament, or that they get the highest ratings. I’d much rather be the best at final table reporting than the best at Day One chip counts, wouldn’t you?