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I'm pretty sure that you could always buy your seat into the WSOP; when the number of entrants was less than triple digits that would probably be the only way that you could get in. But satellite tourneys definitely helped add to the player pool, especially after Chris Moneymaker. I do doubt that Matt would have played well enough to win one of those. I also think the prestige of the WSOP and the publicity from being on TV still lures a fair number of pros to play in the Main Event. However, they're also not that upset if they get knocked out early, because of all the lucrative side games that accompany the WSOP.

I could see Sophie as the accomplice with her being the "artistic" half of the duo: SBK kills the victim since he's stronger and/or a professional; he then signals to Sophie to come in and then Sophie frames the tableau. Would fit her being an artist and also explain why she is more accepting of Jack; she sees herself in him. Problem with this is if SBK is a professional, how does Sophie pay him? I could see her being "estranged art-school daughter of wealthy Bostonian" as a way to pay a hitman, but I don't recall any discussion of her family life. Another option would be SBK is her father/family member, but then that would mean that Maddie/Mitchell/Tessa never saw a picture of Sophie's family since she was with Cam. (Garrett wouldn't have been around for the past 14 years, so that at least makes some sort of sense).

Ways to improve the show: 1. When Chad Radwell and Denise Hemphill are not in a scene, the other characters should go "Where is Chad and Denise?" 2. Chad and Denise should have access to a time machine.