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Use the slider to indicate how you rate your Texas Hold 'Em skills now and your goals for the future:
Just Learning the RulesExpert Player
* Skills
-
* Goals
-
 
 
 
* How often do you watch poker on TV (cable or broadcast):
 
Rarely
 
Occasionally
 
Often
 
Very often
 
 
 
* What are the main reasons you watch poker on TV? (Select all that apply)
 
For entertainment only
 
To learn the basics of the game
 
To improve my game beyond the basics
 
To see how the pros play
 
To try and adapt my play to a more professional style
 
Other
 
 
 
 
* What are your favorite poker TV shows? (Select all that apply)
 
World Series of Poker (Any)
 
NBC Heads Up Poker Championship
 
World Series of Poker (Main Event)
 
Poker After Dark
 
Heartland Poker Tour
 
Ultimate Poker Challenge
 
World Poker Tour
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Who are your favorite poker players to watch? (Select no more than 5, including those named in "Other")
 
Phil Laak
 
Vanessa Selbst
 
Andrew "Lucky Chewy" Lichtenberger
 
Eric Seidel
 
Paul Wasicka
 
Barry Greenstein
 
Huck Seed
 
Joseph Cheong
 
Michael Mizrachi
 
Paul Tedeschi
 
Tom "durrr" Dwan
 
Jason Mercier
 
Justin Bonomo
 
Tony "Bond18" Dunst
 
Phil Ivey
 
Jason Sommerville
 
Greg "Fossilman" Raymer
 
Vanessa Rousso
 
Erick Lindgren
 
David Benyamine
 
Daniel Negreanu
 
Peter Eastgate
 
Greg Merson
 
Ben Lamb
 
Mike Matusow
 
Sam Trickett
 
Antonio Esfandiari
 
Phil Hellmuth
 
Joseph Hachem
 
Pius Heinz
 
Cliff "JohnnyBax" Josephy
 
Chris Moneymaker
 
Gus Hansen
 
Doyle Brunson
 
Annie Duke
 
Annette "Annette15" Obrestaad
 
Other (one per line)

 
 
 
* Why don't you watch poker on TV more often? (Select all that apply)?
 
The action is too slow
 
I don't have the time
 
I would prefer to not know everyone's cards
 
I prefer viewing poker on the Internet
 
I prefer playing over watching
 
I would like it to be more instructional
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Do you follow any of these people/sites on social media (Select all that apply)?
 
World Series of Poker
 
World Poker Tour
 
Heartland Poker Tour
 
List favorite players that you follow (one per line)

 
 
 
In 2013 the World Series of Poker live-streamed (with a short delay) the final tables of most events. Other live streams of tournaments are regularly shown, like "Live at the Bike". Have you ever watched any of these live streams?
 
Yes-I watched at least one of the WSOP final table live streams
 
Yes-I have watched other live-streamed tournaments but not WSOP final tables
 
Yes-I have watched both WSOP and other live streamed tournaments
 
No-I have never seen a live-streamed tournament
 
 
 
* Which best describes your enjoyment of the live-streaming tables compared to the regular highly produced broadcasts of the same or similar events?
 
I prefer the regular broadcasts to live streaming
 
I like them both more or less equally
 
I prefer the live streamed tables to the regular broadcasts
 
 
 
Why do you prefer the regular broadcasts to live streaming (Select all that apply)?
 
Regular broadcasts are edited to eliminate meaningless hands
 
The commentary in regular broadcasts makes it more enjoyable
 
The quality of the video itself is higher in regular broadcasts
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Why do you prefer the live-streamed tables to regular broadcasts (Select all that apply)?
 
I like to see how players play all hands, even those that are seemingly meaningless
 
I like the spontaneity and not knowing the final results in advance
 
Highly edited regular broadcasts don't accurately portray player interactions and tournament situations
 
Other
 

 
 
 
Some poker broadcasts occasionally show only one player's hand and ask you to predict the opponent's hand. What best describes how you like that feature?
 
I don't like it because I prefer to just watch the game casually
 
I don't like it because I am not a good enough player to read the opponent's hand
 
I like it now and then as a change of pace and to try and read the opponent's hand
 
I like it and wish they did it more often, I enjoy the challenge of reading the opponent's hand
 
I like it very much and would enjoy an option to turn players' pocket cards on or off
 
Other
 
 
 
 
Recent final tables of the Main Event of the World Series of Poker have been broadcast live (with delay). One broadcast lasted more than 9 hours because the play was very slow, especially when there were 3 players.

Whether or not you watched the broadcast, please select all that describe what you think about adding a a "shot clock" to live poker tournament broadcasts and tournaments in general.


 
A shot clock would improve the game: many players take unnecessarily long to act
 
A shot clock would improve the game: it would add an interesting strategy element
 
A shot clock would improve the game: stalling tactics should not be part of the game
 
A shot clock is an unnecessary change that would neither hurt nor help the game
 
A shot clock would hurt the game: players who normally act quickly would use their full clock slowing things down instead of speeding them up
 
A shot clock would hurt the game: it would add a new way for players to try and cheat
 
A shot clock would hurt the game: it would add a new and detrimental strategy element
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* What best describes your Pay-Per-View/Subscription TV Sports purchases? (Examples: Boxing, WWE, MMA, NASCAR, NFL Game Access, NHL Game Center Live)
 
I have never bought a Pay-Per-View/Subscription TV event
 
I occasionally buy Pay-Per-View/Subscription TV events
 
I buy Pay-Per-View and/or subscription TV events often
 
 
 
* How likely are you to buy a poker related pay-per-view event if the format was unique and/or the tournament featured your favorite players and personalities?
 
Not at all likely
 
Somewhat likely
 
Likely, it if the cost is reasonable
 
Very likely, if the cost is reasonable
 
 
 
* What is the most you would consider paying for a live Poker Pay-Per-View event that you were extremely interested in because of the players and/or a unique format?
 
I would not subscribe to Poker pay-per-view at any cost
 
Less than $10
 
More than $10 but less than $20
 
More than $20 but less than $30
 
More than $30 but less than $50
 
$50 or more
 
 
 
* What is the most you would consider paying for such a live Poker Pay-Per-View event if it was accompanied by a Video on Demand subscription that was both unique in format and was integrated with poker games and training aids?
 
I would not subscribe to Poker pay-per-view at any cost
 
Less than $10
 
More than $10 but less than $20
 
More than $20 but less than $30
 
More than $30 but less than $50
 
$50 or more
 
 
 
* What is the most you would consider paying for such a Poker Pay-Per-View and Video on Demand package if a subscription came with an entry to a prize pool with payouts based on the outcome of the tournament? [Assume a first prize of 100 times the cost, total prizes of 200 times the cost, and with your standing in the prize pool updated throughout the live event.]
 
I would not subscribe to Poker pay-per-view at any cost
 
Less than $10
 
More than $10 but less than $20
 
More than $20 but less than $30
 
More than $30 but less than $50
 
$50 or more

 
 
 
How often do you read poker blogs or magazines?
 
Rarely
 
Occasionally
 
Often
 
Very often
 
 
 
* What blogs and magazines do you enjoy the most? (Select all that apply)
 
PokerNews
 
CardPlayer
 
Bluff Magazine
 
PokerPlayer
 
PokerJunkie
 
AnteUp
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How often do you participate in online poker forums/disscusions?
 
Rarely or never
 
Occasionally
 
Often
 
Very often
 
 
 
* What are your favorite online poker forums/bulletin boards? (Select all that apply)
 
Deuces Cracked
 
PokerForums
 
CardsChat
 
TwoPlusTwo
 
Liquid Poker
 
FullContactPoker
 
Pocket Fives
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* How many poker books have you read?
 
None
 
1-2
 
3-5
 
more than 5
 
 
 
What are your favorite poker books? (Select all that apply)
 
Ace on the River
 
Every Hand Revealed
 
NLHE Theory and Practice
 
Harrington on Cash (any Volume)
 
The Middle Zone: Mastering the Most Difficult Hands in Hold'em Poker
 
Play Poker Like the Pros
 
Phil Gordon's Little Green Book (or others in the series)
 
Super System
 
Kill Phil
 
Full Tilt Poker Strategy Guide
 
Harrington on Hold Em (any Volume)
 
Decide to Play Great Poker
 
The Poker Tournament Formula
 
Theory of Poker
 
Kill Everyone
 
Tournament Poker for Advanced Players
 
Other
 

 
 
 
What best describes your experience with poker training sites and videos?
 
I have never watched poker training videos
 
I have watched free/trial poker training videos but never joined a training site
 
I have subscribed to poker training sites in the past but do not currently subscribe
 
I currently am subscribed to one or more poker training sites
 
 
 
What poker training sites have you subscribed to (Select all that apply)?
 
Poker VT
 
CardRunners
 
RunItOnce
 
Deuces Cracked
 
Drag The Bar
 
BlueFire Poker
 
PokerXFactor

 
 
 
Why did you decide not to renew your subscription?
   
 
 
 
* What training sites do you currently subscribe to? (Select all that apply)
 
Poker VT
 
Drag The Bar
 
PokerXFactor
 
CardRunners
 
Deuces Cracked
 
BlueFire Poker
 
RunItOnce
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Why did you never join a training site (Select all that apply)?
 
I am just a casual player and not a student of the game
 
I don't have the time
 
I can't afford it
 
I didn't find the trials/free videos very instructive
 
I learn better from other sources
 
Other
 

 
 
 
* Which statement best describes your participation in poker tournaments?
 
Almost never
 
I play free online tournaments but rarely if ever for real money
 
I play for real money occasionally either live or online
 
I am a frequent player either live or online
 
I play professionally/semi-professionally
 
 
 
Please name the one poker player/author/commentator that you feel you have learned the most from. Feel free to explain why.
   
 
 
 
Do you use any poker simulation games, apps or statistical aids (eg PokerStove)?
 
No, I don't have any games, apps or statistical aids
 
Yes, I have one or more free games, apps or statistical aids
 
Yes, I have purchased games, apps or statistical aids
 
Name your favorites
 
 
 
 
Would you be interested in participating in a focus group/think tank conference that would help shape future poker broadcasts? (The total time commitment would be an hour or two). If you answer yes be sure to provide your email address in the last question.
 
No, thank you, but I'm not interested
 
Yes, I would volunteer to participate
 
Yes, I would participate but only if paid for my time
 
 
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