I understand why the fee is being instituted. As cool as nationals were; lots of players didn't show up for financial or other reasons. A bigger prize pool is one way to increase the incentive of the state winners to attend. The Sharpes are not getting rich off pinball. The WPPR system and IFPA are a huge asset to pinball. Whenever someone new shows up to our pinball league or a tournament and they learn they will be internationally ranked their eyes light up.