This weekend, poker fans are in for a Christmas treat as PokerStars Ambassador and long-time Gloucester City FC fan Benjamin “Spraggy” Spragg takes on Brazilian football icon Neymar Jr at Brazil’s most prestigious poker event. The highly anticipated BSOP One Poker Show will feature a star-studded lineup, with the action live-streamed globally.
PokerStars Ambassador Spraggy has travelled all the way to South America, and will sit down at the table alongside Neymar Jr, boxing champion Chris Eubank Jr, and fellow PokerStars Ambassador Alejandro “Papo MC” Lococo. The cash game, with blinds set at R$100/R$200 and a minimum buy-in of R$20,000 (approximately $3,000), promises high stakes and even higher drama.
“Neymar may have the upper hand on the football pitch, but I’m confident I can hold my own on the poker felt,” said Spraggy. “It’s going to be an entertaining evening for both the players and everyone tuning in to watch.”
How to Watch
The action kicks off on Saturday, December 21, at 6 PM BR/4 PM ET/9 PM GMT/10 PM CET. Fans can catch the live-streamed event on a 30-minute delay with commentary available in Portuguese, Spanish, and English:
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Win Prizes Just for Watching
Fans tuning in won’t just watch the action—they can get involved too! In the UK, viewers can bet on which player will win the most chips during the cash game—Spraggy, Neymar Jr, or Eubank Jr—for a chance to win two tickets to a DAZN Boxing event and £250 in travel expenses. Brazilian fans can join a $4,500 freeroll at 8 PM BRT/6 PM ET, with the top prize being a Silver Pass worth $2,500, redeemable for PokerStars live or online events.
The excitement doesn’t stop there. On Sunday, December 22, Spraggy will take on Neymar Jr and other sports icons in a R$25,000 (approximately $5,000) buy-in tournament. To celebrate, PokerStars is hosting a “centroll” on December 23 at 7 PM GMT, offering more chances for fans to win DAZN Boxing tickets and Spin & Go prizes ranging from £100 to £5.
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