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More UFC Stars Join PokerStars and Launch New Octagon Chip Campaign

Williams and Masvidal attended UFC 241: CORMIER vs. MIOCIC 2

PokerStars last week 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.

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.

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PokerStars Debuts UFC® KO Poker Game

UFC KO Poker hits the PokerStars online felt on June 23

UFC KO Poker hits the PokerStars online felt on June 23, bringing the thrill of the UFC® even closer to players with the opportunity to unleash spectacular poker knockouts inside the world-famous Octagon®.

PokerStars’ exclusive global partnership with UFC brings a new product that rewards the victorious with cash prizes every time a knock-out blow to a rival player is delivered.

On June 23  the new UFC KO Poker Series also kicks off, featuring more than $10 million in total guarantees across 68 events and an array of opportunities to win an unforgettable trip to Anaheim, California for UFC® 241: CORMIER VS. MIOCIC 2, which takes place on Saturday, August 17 at the Honda Center.

“UFC KO Poker is the perfect pairing of the thrill and skill of both UFC and poker,” said Bruce Buffer, UFC announcer and PokerStars Ambassador. “This no-mercy format is so much fun and nothing beats a knockout. I’m excited for the KO Poker warriors to join us in California for UFC® 241: CORMIER vs. MIOCIC 2.”

From the Virtual Octagon to the Real-life Arena

There are three UFC® 241: CORMIER VS. MIOCIC 2 packages up for grabs:

  • Become the player with the highest number of knockouts across all UFC KO Poker Series events.
  • Take out three or more opponents across all UFC KO Poker Series events to win a ticket to an All-In Shootout (AISO) on July 2, which will award a UFC® 241: CORMIER VS. MIOCIC 2 package.
  • Crush the hopes and dreams of at least six opponents across all UFC KO Poker Series events to win a ticket to a second All-in Shootout on July 3, also awarding a package.

“Knockouts are synonymous with both poker and UFC,” said Christopher Coyne, Chief Marketing Officer, Stars Interactive Group. “Our new game and the UFC KO Poker Series have all the ingredients to get both PokerStars and UFC audiences excited to join us in the virtual Octagon for more thrills, more entertainment and more exciting rewards. We’re looking forward to seeing who will be crowned our UFC poker champions!”

For UFC lovers in Southern Europe PokerStars will host a UFC KO Poker Week, with €2 million guaranteed across 42 events. In Italy, the UFC KO Poker Week will guarantee €1 million over 30 events.

UFC KO Poker Series highlights:

  • $109 buy-in UFC KO Series Sunday Million Main Event on June 30 features a $1.5 million guarantee
  • Event buy-ins range from $11 to $2,100
  • Satellites can be found from just $0.11
  • UFC Spin & Go’s awarding KO Poker Series tickets – including a seat in the Main Event – start from just $2.75