Pro Football Player Denilson Signs with 888poker
8 years ago27 Mar
Former Brazilian footballer Denilson has been snapped up by 888poker as a brand ambassador as was announced recently, becoming the only non-poker pro in the siteâs stable.
Of his new role for 888poker, the Brazilian said:
888poker is one of the biggest and best poker platforms in the world, so I am very proud to become an 888poker ambassador. I hope it will help develop my own pokers skills as well as encourage new players to get involved in this exciting game.â
With poker in Latin America, and Brazil in particular, witnessing a huge book, it is little surprise that sites such as 888 are interested in such well-known stars. Both Reynaldo and Neymar were snapped up by PokerStars, and with Denilson appearing for the opposition itâs clear that Brazil is a main focus.
Of the announcement, Itai Pazner, Senior Vice President & Head of B2C at 888 Holdings stated:
Denilson played football with skill, enthusiasm, and energy, bringing happiness to millions. Weâre delighted to have signed him up as an ambassador because we want poker players to approach the game in a similar way. It is a game of skill, it takes practice and intelligence, but we also want our players to have fun and enjoy themselves along the way.â
Denilsonâs humble beginnings on the green felt were explained by the former crowd favorite as such:
All my friends started to play poker, so I got more and more interested in the game. Many of the qualities you need to be a successful footballer can help you improve your poker game.â
DenĂlson de Oliveira AraĂșjo was once the most expensive footballer in the world, a ÂŁ21.5 million transfer taking him from SĂŁo Paulo FC to the Spanish side Real Betis in 1998. Denilson also represented his country 61 times at an international level and was part of the
On the poker front, the new signing will join the likes of Bruno âFosterâ Politano, Bruno Kawauti, and Nicolau Villa-Lobos as Brazil's Team888 players.
888poker have previously, in the footballing/poker ambassador stakes, signing Uruguayâs controversial striker Luis Suarez in 2014. The deal proved short-lived however, with the gambling site dropping the player following his 3rd biting incident on the field.
A statement on 888poker.com at the time read:
888poker signed Luis Suarez following a fantastic season for which his achievements were widely recognised. Regrettably, following his actions during Uruguay's World Cup match against Italy on Tuesday, 888poker has decided to terminate its relationship with Luis Suarez with immediate effect."
Although itâs likely that Denilson will be keen to get his teeth into the new ambassadorial role, 888poker shouldnât have to worry too much about his conduct.
What may be worrying, however, is the number of poker sites who have mistaken the legendary footballer for his younger namesake, DenĂlson Pereira Neves, who represented Arsenal and the Brazilian national junior side!
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