The anonymous player format at Bodog/Bovada continues to be a favorite of online poker players who have flocked to the site in droves since January 1, creating a rise in player traffic of 35%.

The year began with Bodog averaging 1,400 ring game players. About a month and a half later, that average has reached 1,900, according to the latest numbers provided by PokerScout.com.

The Recreational Poker Model (RPM) employed at Bodog was introduced in late 2011. At first ridiculed, the concept is now seen as containing at least some elements crucial to the growth of online poker.

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