As a past winner of this Tournament without a deal, I feel very strongly that deals should be prohibited!

And if allowed, then no winner should be identified. Otherwise, lets just give everyone a chance to be the winner in a showdown contest on the very first hand of the Tournament. Play one hand of showdown without chips, determine the Tournament winner and then continue on for the money rights! Just my opinion. However, also my declaration. Should I ever get to the final table again, I will NOT make a deal.

Jim