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Contributor: PR Newswire Europe
Wednesday, December 16 2020 - 03:06
AsiaNet
Stars Realign As Football Legend Neymar Jr Goes All In With Pokerstars
ONCHAN, Isle of Man, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire-AsiaNet/ --

- Global sports icon returns to the world's largest online poker site

Brazilian football star Neymar Jr has today confirmed he is re-joining 
PokerStars for an exciting new partnership.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: 
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8828951-neymar-jr-goes-all-in-with-pokerstars/.


The partnership is set to be a true collaboration seen across many aspects of 
the brand. With his off the field passion for poker and gaming, the global 
sporting icon is a perfect fit for PokerStars and will bring his flair and 
personality to the online and live tables, as well as to the PokerStars 
community across the world.

The announcement marks the start of Neymar Jr's new chapter with PokerStars, 
the home of poker, casino, and sports. A new brand film 
[https://youtu.be/DfDk-ywxCHA] teases what is to come as Neymar Jr declares he 
is 'IN' and invites all players into his inner circle, showing the Brazilian 
star is taking his role well and truly beyond just advertising.

Neymar Jr said, "When I'm not playing football, I love playing cards. Competing 
with my friends is a huge passion of mine, I love the sense of community, the 
fun, and the unpredictable moments that can occur in any game. As a true poker 
fan, I am excited to start a new chapter with PokerStars. Together we'll be 
creating moments for our community and fans all over the world."

The signing follows a recent global brand refresh for PokerStars as it looks to 
move beyond just product in a bid to become a global entertainment brand. The 
brand refresh included PokerStars first dedicated safer gambling TV ads which 
are just one part of our commitment to keep players safe. The PokerStars 
dedicated, award winning responsible gaming team was one of the first in the 
industry and is an integral part of the business.

Martin Nieri, Global Director of Brand and Creative at PokerStars, said: 
"Neymar Jr is a true global superstar. But what underpins this partnership is 
his genuine love for poker. It's about a shared passion for the game and the 
beautiful uncertainty at the heart of it. At PokerStars, we are constantly 
trying new things to bring new energy, excitement, and entertainment to our 
customers. Together with Neymar Jr we believe we can take this to the next 
level for the PokerStars community." 

PokerStars x Neymar Jr are set to be the ultimate pair in poker. This is only 
the start of the journey with more to be revealed in 2021. Until then, a 
sneak-peak of what's to come can be found here [https://youtu.be/DfDk-ywxCHA].

Play Responsibly! For more information on responsible gaming please visit our 
website at http://www.pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/.

NOTES TO EDITORS: 

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving the 
global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the 
first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than 
anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands 
have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.

PokerStars is ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE: FLTR) 
(EURONEXT: FLTR).

Play Responsibly! For more information on responsible gaming please visit our 
website at http://www.pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/.

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Source: PokerStars