PokerStars to Sponsor Rugby Football Union

Top online poker room PokerStars recently announced they are the new sponsor of the Rugby Football Union for at least the next two years. PokerStars will be the official gaming and casino partner. Advertisements will be featured at the matches and also have access to autographed merchandise as well as tickets to matches for their poker tournament prizes.

Players at PokerStars will now be able to win merchandise and tickets during specific poker tournaments. This is a great way for PokerStars to integrate the sport to their poker room.

PokerStars is no stranger to the sporting world as they have their hand in several areas. PokerStars has their Team SportsStars and they have sponsored a Mexican soccer tea, as well as the Aston Martin racing team.

Julia Tasker the Regional Director for PokerStars commented: “As a brand we are excited to be involved with the RFU. This two-year sponsorship deal will continue to associate the PokerStars brand to premier sporting events and talent, whilst also enabling rugby fans to interact with the world’s premier online poker room in live environments.”