It has been a busy yr for additions to the roster of PokerStars Ambassadors.
In February, former EPT Barcelona Fundamental Occasion champion Simon Wiciak was unveiled with Barny Boatman becoming a member of him the next month sizzling on the heels of his EPT Paris Fundamental Occasion victory.
And now, a 3rd European is becoming a member of the group, with Belgian poker participant and event official Kenny Hallaert the newest addition.
Not solely will Hallaert assume ambassador tasks, he will even function a dwell occasions advisor, reviewing international dwell poker occasions and offering strategies to the PokerStars Stay Occasions group — a partnership that PokerStars is looking the primary of its form.
Hallert’s Poker Profession
With twenty years of poker expertise, Hallaert is maybe finest identified for his efficiency within the 2016 WSOP Fundamental Occasion, the place he completed sixth for $1,464,258.
Nonetheless, he’s additionally a well-respected and skilled event official having shaped the poker rooms on the Namur and Spa Casinos in his residence nation of Belgium, and assisted with the administration on the European Poker Tour, Belgian Poker Collection, Belgian Poker Problem and French Poker Collection.
“I’m actually wanting ahead to being a part of the PokerStars group. My position as Ambassador and dwell occasion advisor will little question carry up some nice alternatives, and I can’t wait to contribute to the fixed evolution of PokerStars improbable dwell occasions.”
Cedric Billot, Affiliate Director, Stay Occasions says he is identified Hallaert for years and says he is excited to have him a part of the PokerStars group.
“He has a singular profile of being each a revered participant and event organiser,” stated Billot. “His ardour for the sport, wealth of expertise each on and off the felt, and professionalism, makes him somebody we’re extremely excited to carry onboard.”
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Managing Editor
Primarily based in the UK, Will began working for PokerNews as a contract dwell reporter in 2015 and joined the full-time employees in 2019.
He graduated from the College of Kent in 2017 with a B.A. in German. He additionally holds an NCTJ Diploma in Sports activities Journalism.
