I have no interest in going to Vegas for the WSOP this year, but I know people are always talking about how incredibly weak the play is in the single table satellites for the WSOP. I've heard people say that the $1000 satellites are about as tough as a $10 table online.

Is there a similar situation online? I would think that a lot of inexperienced players may be making deposits to play for their chance at the King of All Donkaments. Has anybody played these qualifiers/satellites in years past? What's the competition like? Which ones are the most +ev?

Also, Mark or anybody else in the affiliate business: Does the WSOP cause an upswing in new depositors on sites? How dramatic/noticeable is it?