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09-14-05, 02:50 PM
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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.
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09-15-05, 10:35 AM
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I hear what you're saying. I guess my point is that Moneymaker was portrayed as a "regular Joe" as opposed to an unknown pro like Raymer (at the time) and Hachem. Emphasizing that anyone can win against a collection of professionals was what boosted the game towards today's heights. Again, just an opinion.
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09-15-05, 01:26 PM
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My thoughts...
I agree w/ BadBlood, but... I think now (as opposed to two years ago or even last year) there are more people who are taking poker so much more seriously. I don't think it's the "allure" that "I can beat a pro and make millions," I think it's more along the lines of, "I can BE a pro and make millions." Take a look at your local casino. As I said before, you couldn't find a cheap NL game. AC only spread pot limit games, and you WOULDN'T go near them. LOL. How about sunglasses? Years ago, I can remember playing anywhere from $2/4 - $5/10 and it'd be rare to see someone sit down w/ sunglasses. Now if you take a look at a $2/4 limit table, everyone's wearing sunglasses and listening to their iPods. WTF?
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