Snooker legend Stephen Hendry signs as ambassador for Pokerstars and Betstars

Hendry to take to the poker tables at sun-drenched PokerStars Festival Marbella and take part in his first online freeroll on Sunday

ONCHAN, Isle of Man – May 26, 2017 – Seven-time snooker World Champion Stephen Hendry has teamed up with PokerStars and BetStars, Amaya Inc. (Nasdaq: AYA; TSX: AYA) brands, to rule both the snooker and poker tables.

The snooker great is being supported by PokerStars and online sports betting site BetStars and will make his first official appearance at PokerStars Festival Marbella from June 19-25. He will also take part in his first online freeroll on May 28 at 15:00 ET joining PokerStars Team Pro Jake Cody and Marcin Horecki, and Team PokerStars Online Lex Veldhuis.

Players who knock out the snooker icon or any Team PokerStars member in the PokerStars Festival Marbella Freeroll will receive a Main Event seat and €400 expenses. The overall winner of the freeroll will win a Main Event seat, a seven night hotel stay and €350 expenses. Players who come in second to ninth place will win a €27 online satellite ticket.  Running at the same time is the $215 Marbella Mega Satellite with 15 packages guaranteed. Players should keep an eye on Hendry and the Team Pro social media channels over the weekend for updates and details of how to register for the tournament.