I played in the HPT main event at Soaring Eagle (Michigan) a few years ago. I didn't care for the tournament structure, it was very fast at first then slowed down toward the middle of the second day. I'm hoping they've changed that. It was a pretty soft field back then, I'm sure it's still the same way if the buy-in is still only $500. If you have the roll to play in it I encourage you too, it's a great experience and maybe you can have more luck then I had. I finished a few spots short of the televised final table.