When Full Tilt Poker launched the idea of the new Onyx Cup tournament, there were many remarks from professional poker players, message board posters, and writers of poker. Onyx Cup, for those who have not heard yet, have a series of live events, with buy-ins ranging from $ 100,000 to $ 300,000 and the estimated jackpot of $ 30 million. Events were planned to occur all through the world, culminating in the $ 250K to buy the Grand Final.
One reason for the fact that Onyx Cup has been criticized for the fact that many believe that the timing of the launch is particularly severe. The United States and the world just recovering from a recession, and can be seen in bad taste for poker players to reach such a high buy-in and prize money when millions are struggling to scrape their salary – if they have one. Those in favor of the request Onyx Cup this luxury is exactly what players want to be seen as a way to escape the weight of his life.
Another critical point is that the Cup Onyx can cause even more friction and competition among the Full Tilt Poker and Poker Stars, and new policy elements can be introduced. However, these sites disagree with their pro teams participate in top tournaments and carry out its competitors, some even deny it also.
But the point is that many believe that Onyx Cup should be taken for what it is – a showcase for some of the best poker players in the world who have earned their position and the luxury of being able to afford to buy such a scandalous charges.




