As stupid as this idea was(having the final table in November), I think I figured out why they did it...and guess what it comes down to--MONEY!!!!
November in Vegas is dead-and I mean D-E-A-D! Occupancy rates have to be through the floor, so it's only logical for the corporate pigs to move it to November to fill some rooms.
Don't be surprised if the whole thing is moved to November in the future.
Side deals can always be made whether it's the regular WSOP or a delayed one.