A press release issued by 888poker announced Japanese poker pro Akira Ohyama as the latest addition to the room's team pro.
Considered to be one of the best multi-table tournament players in his country, Ohyama is the third Japanese player to score a poker sponsorship in 2015, following Kosei Ichinose of Team PokerStars Pro and Japanese model Yuiko Matsukawa as a PokerStars' brand ambassador.
"I am honored to become a part of Team 888poker, and I am excited to help poker and the 888 brand grow in my country," Ohyama said.