- He follows a partnership with comedian Kevin Hart, a friend of Bolt.
- “PokerStars is a winner and I’m happy to join Kevin in helping to bring poker and PokerStars to the masses.”
- PokerStars has a long history of partnering with some of the world’s top athletes.
- Bolt is expected to retire in August.
Usain Bolt, eight-time Olympic gold medalist, world record holder and widely considered to be the greatest sprinter of all time, has partnered with PokerStars to promote the brand.
“Usain Bolt is a fierce competitor who pushes his game to the limits,” stated Eric Hollreiser, Vice President of Corporate Communications at PokerStars. “But he’s also one of the most-liked athletes in the world. His strong global following and winning personality will help us to introduce poker in a fun, social and fast way.”