Outside poker circles at least.
"What do you do for a living?"
"I'm a professional poker player. I bluff hard earned money away from people and I'm one of the best in the world at it."
"Wow. You suck."
That's why Phil Ivey has 30k fans on Facebook, compared to millions some singers/actors have.
What's that you're saying? You're not in it for the fame, just for teh monies?
That's swell, but sucessful businessmen are laughing at you, you useless degen gambler.
What's that? You're in it for fun, challange, gamble?
Try marriage instead.
Have a nice day.