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Originally Posted by TreadLightly
Cool if any of these big signings result in partypoker cementing a larger online market share but idk what the point is in a bunch of live pro ambassadors when party already seems to big successful live festivals already?
Does Fedor holz , Ike , JKoon etc really ever play online anymore besides the big series / random high rollers that party has? Haven't really heard of anything from fedor or jason since they signed?
It is about brand image, perception and credibility.
Without knowing specifics of their deals and roles, it might just be the above or could include consultancy in the same way that Patrick "Plenopads" Leonard is a sponsored pro, consultant and spokesperson.
As much as people love and respect many of Stars' sponsored pros, Lex Veldhuis and Chris Moneymaker are two that I really like, I think Stars need to respond to this by bringing in some big names themselves, people who are top players, not streamers or linked to showbiz or other sports. Poker, poker, poker please, not gimmicks.