Powerhouse partnership between DAZN and PokerStars will award VIP fight packages and more
For elite fighters, poker isnât just a game. Itâs a second arena.
As Chris Eubank Jr told us in May, âWhen Iâve put a massive bluff in on the river and Iâm waiting to see if theyâre going to call or fold, that adrenaline rush is the closest thing that I can get to the adrenaline of being in a fight.â
To celebrate this perfect match, PokerStars is joining forces with DAZN Boxingâthe worldâs leading sports entertainment platformâto bring fans unforgettable experiences.
So if you want to get closer to the action, both in the ring and on the tables, read on.
To kick off PokerStarsâ position as Presenting Partner, PokerStars players in the UK have a shot at winning VIP trips to some of the biggest fight nights.
HOW TO WIN
All you have to do to have a shot at winning a VIP prize is opt in via the Challenges tab, then play a $3 Spin & Go on PokerStars.
Every Spin you play gets you a ticket in a raffle, and each raffle will award a VIP Fight Package worth ÂŁ2,000. The package includes:
- Two tickets to DAZN fights in the UK
- Travel expenses
So, the more $3 Spins you play, the more chances of winning you have.
Plus, there are 100 one-month DAZN Subscription Passes up for grabs in each raffle, getting our players closer to the action even if youâre not ringside.
The Spin & Go Challenges and Raffles run as follows:
- Challenge 1: September 12 – November 3; Raffle on November 3, 19:00 ET
- Challenge 2: November 2 – November 30; Raffle on December 1, 19:00 ET
- Challenge 3: November 30 – January 4; Raffle on January 5, 19:00 ET
ABOUT THE DAZN POKERSTARS PARTNERSHIP
PokerStars is incredibly excited about this partnershipâkeep your eyes peeled for plenty of further activations, content, FanZone experiences, and promotions, all designed to bring the worlds of boxing and poker together.
For starters, thereâs the DAZN Talent Poker Game, in which DAZN presenters come together over a poker table to preview upcoming bouts and give their predictions.
DAZN host Ade Oladipo played poker at EPT Barcelona this summer
It wonât be DAZN host Ade Oladipoâs first time at the felt, as he played in the VIP Spin Off in Barcelona. It was part of the thrilling Spin & Go Championship Live event at EPT Barcelonaâa rapid-fire, three-handed event in which players were knocked out across multiple rounds (just like boxing).
Fans and players should also look out for special campaigns such as âBest Hand Winsâ, bringing together the skills, smarts and competition involved in both sports.
“DAZN is committed to giving fans the very best in sports entertainment,â said Shey Segev, DAZN Group CEO. âPokerStars shares that passion, and this partnership allows us to deliver even more engaging content and activities that resonate with audiences worldwide.”
On Saturday, September 13, PokerStars branding was seen around the IBF Welterweight title fight between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan.
FURTHER READING
BOXING MEGASTAR CHRIS EUBANK JR. INTERVIEW AT EPT MONTE CARLO
Chris Eubank Jr spoke to PokerStars Blog at ept monte carlo