A couple of months ago, 888poker announced a sponsorship deal with former Brazilian footballer Denílson de Oliveira Araújo, better-known as simply Denílson.
Football is almost a religion in Brazil with Denílson as one of the sport's most celebrated heroes in the country. This, combined with the growing popularity of poker in the country, makes the addition of Denílson the perfect choice for 888poker's first celebrity ambassador in Brazil.
Denílson, age 38, was born in Diadema, a small town in the south-eastern part of Brazil located about 20 kilometers (12.