Two prominent high rollers with influence in the industry may have sparked a "paradigm shift" toward earlier poker tournament start times and shorter sessions.
PokerStars ambassador Jason Koon and 2025 World Series of Poker (WSOP) bracelet winner Seth Davies, on X, gave their reasons as to why they'd like tournaments to begin earlier. Not everyone agreed with their takes, but many seem to be on board with the idea of beginning sessions as early as 10 a.m.
"The industry is due for a paradigm shift in tourney start times. Starting a tourney at 12pm, 1pm, 2pm and playing really late is rough.