The WPT Action Clock:
On the World Poker Tour webpage, there is a poll that asks, "Would you like to see the WPT Action Clock in more World Poker Tour events?"

There are three choices: "Yes, in every event," "No, never again," and "Yes, only in specials."

As of right now 57% have answered "No, never again." 31% want to see it more, and 12% want to see the Action Clock only in specials.

This is interesting. My guess is that it is because poker afficianados are more likely to disapprove of any change in the game, and disproportionately comprise the audience that visits the WPT website.

So the poll probably doesn't tell us much about whether poker novices like the Action Clock or not. I personally don't like the Action Clock, but if novices like it, then I'm okay with it staying. If the Action Clock makes it more exciting for non-players, and thus more likely to start playing poker, then the Action Clock is a good thing.  ¶ 1:39 PM

  Tonight's WPT broadcast:
The WPT will be on the Travel Channel tonight with a 9pm EST rebroadcast of last year's tournament at the Bicycle. Here's the lineup:

Seat 1: Kathy Liebert $141,000
Seat 2: Chris Karagulleyan $157,500
Seat 3: Stan Goldstein $47,500
Seat 4: Can Kim Hua $66,000
Seat 5: Mark Seif $157,500
Seat 6: Hon Le $103,000

Kathy Liebert is one of the best women in poker, while Le is known as the "Kamikaze Kid." It promises to be exciting, so tune in tonight!  ¶ 1:29 PM