Yeah, I agree. Gamerooms need to seriously consider these structures. I get that it helps casinos to turn a profit. But half a day in one tourney is really just unnecessary. Not to mention that after all that time spent, then the bottom payouts are likely under $1 for the lower buy ins. Compare that to the top 5 payouts and it's like wow.
ACR please consider these payout percentage and find ways of making it somewhat more worth it for the lowest payouts?
As far as other structures to play, check under the private tab. Most times you'd be given instructions how to subscribe and receive the password. These tourneys often follow really reasonable buy in periods, but more importantly registers much less players.
**** Edit. I just realisefd that 'cause we are chatting here, you already know about the private games. lol But yeah, that's it.