As mentioned, there was some skepticism about the whole idea surrounding Game of Gold as this kind of a blend of poker and reality show was never tried before. People were unsure what to expect and if GGPoker could pull it off.
All these concerns went away as soon as the first episode aired as it became clear the show hit the nail on the head. Producers were able to find just the right balance between the gameplay and behind-the-scenes happenings, adding the kind of suspense and banter that you do not get with other shows.
While players are battling it out at the tables, their teammates can follow all the action in real-time and see everyone’s hole cards. So, they have all the information at their disposal and can experience every big moment in full, biting their nails as they hope for a big bluff to get through or letting their emotions out when things do not go to plan.
Beyond poker, though, Game of Gold has introduced some interesting strategic elements where players have to balance their individual goals and best decisions for teams. As expected, these things do not always line up, and the tension increases as the show progresses and that final round gets closer.
Game of Gold is a breath of fresh air and a poker show we needed, even if we did not know it. It provides great content that appeals to a wider audience and could be a great vehicle for introducing poker to people who may know nothing or very little about the game.
Currently most episodes have around 300K views, which shows its popularity reaches beyond the traditional poker community.