Run Good: Usain Bolt Partners with PokerStars Run Good: Usain Bolt Partners with PokerStars
Key Takeaways
  • 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.”