Gene wrote.......

"There was a clear winner for the trophy"

I understand that & said as much in my post when I said..."They did play it out so that they would have an "official" winner"

As to...

"Prize money deals of one type or other, are made every day"

I am aware of that fact, having been around poker for most of my life. I feel that no matter how much some players will argue the fact, after a deal is made, their play is different. We'll never know how it would have come out if a deal was never made. I've also seen it in pool tournaments & it happens in other sports. And there is not a whole lot that can be done to stop it. But, that does not mean I have to like it. I'll borrow your line & say put a fork in me, as I'm done on the subject.

I'll see you later today at the Riviera if I get knocked out of the BARGE tournament early enough. Unless of course Jay & Greg are still in & then I'll have to sweat their action. Andy - Las Vegas