I think it also depends on the:
- Added value of a tournament
If anyone wanted staking for the TonyG games then I am sure more then enough would be willing to stake them :P
I often miss the added value in a tournament when people ask staking.
- History
The experience a player has is very important. Do they feel comfortable at the level they ask staking at?
Often enough they are trying a new level and I think they should give a better % for the stakers.
Are they profitable players at the level they ask for? Dunno
- Reliability and payment options
No problems so far with payments, but sometimes I wonder if they even can receive/send money, especially when they don't have
Pokerstars or
Full Tilt.
Even though I have these doubts I still believe we have very high level skilled players who ARE winning players and would turn a profit if regularly staked. I am absolutely convinced that you can make an profit if you watch for good staking opportunities.
Also good fun to rail for someone to try their best, not just fighting for themselves but also for the stakers. Think it brings us more together as a community by sharing the joy and the profits when one of us wins.