Is that so strange, given the short notice, on which I elaborated above?
The majority of players probably don’t get their wages in ‘dollars’, but that’s not the point. There’s something else worth mentioning: one’s time.
I’m surprised how some people apparently would be willing to watch some rubbish for hours just for a few measly packs.
See also this about such ‘free’ stuff:
What a revelation! 
Here’s another one, equally stunning: oceans consist mostly of water.
Apparently, this game is ‘small potatoes’ for the company anyway.