are poker shows infomercials?

[mvalentin]

very simple question but are poker show infomercials?

there ar so many on tv, yet i can't imagine their ratings being high other than WSOP.

just curious for people in the industry if they know approx how much each site pays for their 30 min time slot

thanks

merry xmas

[JDSilk]

Poker shows aren't infomercials. However they need ways to raise money so that they can keep producing their show. Whether its advertising throughout the show, or the commercials run during each broadcast.