One of the aspects that most popularizes poker is its ease of play. From then on, the game became an alternative form of entertainment for a large number of players around the world.
It is no wonder that poker is one of the fastest growing sports on the planet in recent years. In Brazil, it has already gained a number of fans and has achieved significant expansion.
According to data provided by the Brazilian Texas Hold’em Confederation (CBTH), there are already around 7 million players in the country, proving the strength of an activity that is gaining popularity with the public.
Poker among the stars
But of course this process didn’t start out of nowhere. Popular among sports athletes, especially in the world of football, poker has been widely promoted by some of the most influential personalities in the country.
Back at Santos Futebol Clube after 12 years, Neymar Júnior appears among the best-known names of the great enthusiasts of the so-called ‘sport of the mind’ around Brazil.
However, the Brazilian national team star is not satisfied with entering this universe alone. So much so that he continually invites ‘partners’ to embark on this adventure.
Corinthians’ new number 10, Dutchman Memphis Depay was one of the characters recently seen alongside Neymar during a poker event attended by the idol from Baixada Santista.
Interest in the sport has spread to other generations, attracting a respected audience. Five-time world champion for Brazil, Ronaldo Fenômeno also has a history with the sport, as does multi-champion coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo.
Historical figures of national football who help promote and spread poker within their own country, and, in some cases, abroad as well.
New protagonists in sport
It is worth noting that support is not limited to athletes. New players in the sport in the country, bookmakers are also working hard to promote the sport.
A reference among companies that invest in sports, CoinPoker, which has MMA fighter Borrachinha as its ambassador, has gained great notoriety among lovers of the category.
“It is a great honor to carry the CoinPoker name with me. This is a sport that has been growing significantly on the national and international scene, gaining fans everywhere. Contributing to the promotion of such a prestigious sport is a great honor for me,” said Borrachinha, brand ambassador.
Just like the fighter, poker players themselves are proud of the company’s investment. “As much as athletes are passionate about poker, there is always a need to seek more visibility and investment for the sport,” celebrated Brazilian Olivio Gontijo, a professional poker player known as Bigfat.
“Having these big names contributing to the evolution and development of the sport in a broad context shows us that we are on the right path and have committed partners, as in the case of CoinPoker,” he added.