More UFC® Stars Join PokerStars and Launch New Octagon Chip Campaign

PokerStars adds Jorge Masvidal, Tatiana Suarez and Amanda Nunes to roster

ONCHAN, Isle of Man, Nov. 1, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- PokerStars today announced that UFC stars Jorge Masvidal, Tatiana Suarez and Amanda Nunes are all-in for a brand new challenge as ambassadors for the world's largest online poker site.

To view the Multimedia News Release, please click:
https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8641951-ufc-stars-pokerstars-launch-octagon-chip/

The three stars of the UFC will join previously signed PokerStars ambassadors Daniel Cormier, Johnny Walker and Bruce Buffer just in time for PokerStars' and UFC's latest Octagon Chip campaign.

The latest Octagon Chip campaign will run until January 31, 2020 and see players of UFC-themed games on PokerStars battle it out to win special Gold, Silver and Green Octagon Chips. These unlock a range of UFC prizes and thrilling experiences, with just one Gold Chip up for grabs. The lucky winner of the top prize will travel VIP-style to Vegas, meet a UFC athlete and receive a personal training session, with lots of surprises along the way. 

Derrick Williams from Sacramento, California won this summer's inaugural competition and currently stars alongside UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal in PokerStars' new advertising campaign, which recently hit TV screens across the UK and Canada*, and social and digital channels globally. The advertisement showcases Derrick's journey after being awarded a limited edition Gold Octagon Chip by PokerStars and receiving a  once-in-a-lifetime VIP experience at UFC 241: CORMIER vs. MIOCIC 2, where he was made interim UFC President for the match.

The new advertising campaign will also be showcased live to thousands of fans at New York's Madison Square Garden this weekend where Masvidal will headline UFC 244: MASVIDAL vs DIAZ. PokerStars Ambassador Johnny Walker will also be going for glory when he takes on Corey Anderson in the prelims.

To find out more visit https://www.pokerstars.uk/poker/promotions/ufc-gold-chip/

Notes to the editor:

The new Octagon Chip Campaign is open to players in the UK (November 1 to January 31, 2020) and Canada, excluding Quebec, (November 6 to January 31, 2020) only.

The advertising campaign goes live on TV in the UK on November 1, and in Canada, excluding Quebec, on November 4.

About PokerStars

PokerStars operates the world's most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.

The Stars Group owns or licenses gaming and related consumer businesses and brands, including PokerStars, PokerStars Casino, BetStars, Full Tilt, FOX Bet, Sky Bet, Sky Vegas, Sky Casino, Sky Bingo, Sky Poker and BetEasy as well as live poker tour and event brands, including the PokerStars Players No Limit Hold'em Championship, European Poker Tour, PokerStars Caribbean Adventure, Latin American Poker Tour, Asia Pacific Poker Tour, PokerStars Festival and PokerStars MEGASTACK. The Stars Group is one of the world's most licensed online gaming operators with its subsidiaries collectively holding licenses or approvals in 21 jurisdictions throughout the world, including in Europe, Australia, and the Americas.

Play Responsibly! For more information on responsible gaming please visit our website at http://www.pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/ 

About UFC^®

UFC^®, is the world's premier mixed martial arts organization and the largest Pay-Per-View event provider in the world. With more than 300 million fans worldwide, including 70 million social media followers across all of its digital platforms, UFC's programming is broadcast in over 170 countries and territories to more than one billion TV households worldwide in 40 different languages. UFC produces more than 40 live events annually and consistently sells out some of the world's most prestigious arenas. Since 2001, UFC has been proudly headquartered in Las Vegas, with a network of employees around the world. UFC's current roster boasts more than 570 athletes representing over 55 countries currently on its active roster. UFC FIGHT PASS^®, the world's leading digital subscription service for combat sports, delivers exclusive live events, thousands of fights on-demand and original content to fans around the world. UFC was acquired in 2016 by global sports, entertainment, and fashion leader Endeavor, along with strategic investors Silver Lake Partners and KKR, in what is among the largest transactions in sports history. For more information, visit UFC.com and follow UFC at Facebook.com/UFC, Twitter, Snapchat and Instagram: @UFC.

For further information, please contact press@pokerstars.com 

Photo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1021484/Derrick_and_Masvidal.jpg 
Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGeFurEX16c&feature=youtu.be 
Logo - https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/859003/PokerStars_Logo.jpg