Apparently there was some speculation in the poker world that Dippy was busto back in 2013. Obvs most smart poker players manage their image, trying to get an edge by making people think they have money when they dont or vice versa as it could change strategy at the table.
Previously, he accused Scott of racking with wet hands on his break to get a better spread with same cueball control. Also walked out on another match in 2011 because he disputed a call on a hit, even though (ironically) Chris was called in to judge that hit. Maybe this is all just "What Dippy Do" but to me it would fit with someone who was air-barreling. Chris' backer(s) would obviously know all of this plus a million things the collective AZB doesn't know, and should have factored it in when setting the game/price. Still, can't wait to hear what his excuse is this time and what the retort will be. Also read some speculation somewhere that Tom Dwan was backing Dippy for at least one of the Frost matches, which I thought was pretty LOL.
Anyway, I think someone like The Action Report is really missing the boat with games like this. They should provide all the required services - i.e. escrow funds before the match, provide referee(s) for the match, provide a location with good equipment to play on, security, food, bev, etc. For these services, they get the right to stream or resell the matches, which of course the players would each get a cut of. Players would be in agreement with very clear and concise terms and conditions. Basically make it into a casino like environment for big money matches, where nobody can ever stiff anyone. Ive never watched a TAR Match I guess, so maybe that is exactly how it works, but they should be tripping over themselves to make sure they get every match.
