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Superstars of poker, do they make more money in poker or endorsements?
Question, do you think high profile poker players are generating more money playing poker or through endorsement deals, tv shows, books, etc etc examples, Phil Hellmuth whoring himself body and soul to UB or even the Grand Daddy of poker signing his name away to DoylesRoom ?? (Note, Phil Hellmuth is actually a successful tournament player with more wsop braclets and I do respect him as a player... but others like Daniel Negrenau hasn't won a major tournament in quite a while but has continued to pump his public profile) _________________________________ Not trying to attack any superstar's level of skill. They obviously require talent to gain the platform to endorse. This wouldn't be an interesting question in any other sport except in poker where the game is played with money for money. And its elite should be making excessive amounts already.
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- true about some players but those like Daniel Negrenau are still finishing at many of the final tables... to that on a regular basis takes serious skill.
- The real money in tournament poker is in endorsements. It can be very difficult to be consistent in large tournaments. Negreanu is a great example, since he had a very hot 2006, but 2007 was a bit dry (although he still wins more than the vast majority of players). But if you win a big enough tournament, you can earn endorsement deals and that's where the easy money is at. Cash game players don't get the same media attention, but they don't need it. Generally, they can win more money in shorter periods of time, more consistently. So some big players like the late, great Chip Reese, probably benefited more from live cash games than from the lure of endorsements.
- Your $ generated through poker games can be big..but 10 1 it's going back in the pot..not to mention $ lost from games that went astray ... The other extras...deals, shows, etc keep you a float, keeps your name out there toying w/ the public..keeping us anxious to see certain players @ the table..basically bankrolling their LUCKY asses...we should all be so endorsed!
