PokerStars India who has been facing the overlays problem at every tourney lately took a giant step forward and roped in former India captain MS Dhoni as the new face of PokerStars India.
Talking about this venture MS Dhoni said, “I am excited to be associated with the PokerStars family. The thrill, the excitement, the pressure, and the competitiveness of it – these are just some parallels I can draw between poker and cricket. In the last few years, there has been a change in the mindset of people when they think of online Poker. Online Poker like any game of skill requires one to be strategic and play responsibly. Slowly but surely it is being recognized as a sport that is fun and quick to learn but rich in its complexity. With this collaboration, we hope to take online Poker to a larger audience.”
He recalls when he first tried his hands at poker with his friends, he never knew that he would develop such a keen interest in poker. Mahi feels India is slowly and steadily acknowledging the worth of online poker. People are more open nowadays and wholeheartedly welcoming it as a sport.
Ankur Dewani, CEO of Sachiko Gaming exclaimed, “MS Dhoni is a perfect ambassador for poker considering his history of making fearless decisions. It’s already well established that MS Dhoni, who has led India to many international victories, is one of the all-time cricketing greats. What is less known is that his Zen-like poise, combined with his ability to make fearless decisions, makes him a perfect poker player and a truly valuable member of Team PokerStars India. With MS Dhoni at its heart, the campaign showcases how poker is a game for absolutely anyone, a truly universal sport. We cannot wait to see the response of our audience and players across the country,” Dewani said.
Apart from MS Dhoni, Ranvijay Singha was recently roped in by Adda52 as its new celebrity brand ambassador.
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