I largely agree with your sentiment but I don't see the relevance of PKR closing to the overall case.
Loved by casual players.
iPoker has been run terribly for years and its disgusting the level of botting and overall scumbaggery that they have let take place on the network. Should have died a death a long time ago and should have never been granted a UK licence.
Got to be careful what I say here, but dont disagree. Great people running the network as those who know, know. Sadly it'll always be Playtech, who back in the day were the worst casino operator. They've always had incredible marketing, and that went towards their recruiting of all those UK bookmakers too.