I disagree to the above post.
Did anyone know Raymer? What about the guy that won this year? I follow poker, but not enough to know the guy that won this year is actually a pro. 99% of "poker" players will turn on the tv, watch the WPT or European Poker Tour, and recognize a face. Mention that name to him at a bar or club, he will look at you with a blank face. I play for profit, not to know all the pros. I'm more into team games than individual ones (I hate tennis, except some women
).
Online poker growth has to slow, as numbers get higher of course it slows (percentage wise). I took a long look at the PRTY stock and was within an inch of buying it.