PokerStars is one of the best known names in the online gambling market. This is partially thanks to the online poker room’s roster of celebrity ambassadors. This week, another celebrity has been added to the star-studded group of ambassadors, as Cristiano Ronaldo is now part of Team PokerStars.

In addition to being a star football player, Ronaldo also enjoys playing a bit of poker on the side. He states that he started playing poker several years ago, as he was drawn to the way that the game brings fun, strategy and competition together.

As part of Team PokerStars, Ronaldo will begin appear in advertising campaigns for the online poker room. He will also appear at special events, such as live poker tournaments. An upcoming promotion will feature Ronaldo facing off against a lucky fan at the poker table.

This is a great opportunity to introduce more football fans to the fun world of online poker. Ronaldo has millions of followers on social media, and they will certainly be eager to follow his adventures in the poker world with PokerStars.

"I like playing for winning teams, and PokerStars is the perfect partner for me,” Ronaldo says. “As a brand, it is always looking at ways to improve and stay ahead of the curve, and as an athlete that is something I truly respect”.

Ronaldo is just one of many celebrities to join Team PokerStars recently. Tennis star Rafael Nadal joined the team in 2014, and Dutch hockey player Fatima Moreira de Melo has been a member since 2010. The team also includes plenty of professional poker stars, like Daniel Negreanu, Liv Boeree and Jake Cody.

"Ronaldo is one of the most famous names in the world and PokerStars is thrilled to partner with him,” says Michael Hazel of PokerStars. “We look forward to him spreading his love of the game worldwide by sharing his PokerStars experiences with his huge social following and fan base."

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