Formula 1: PokerStars (sports betting and poker), partner of Red Bull Racing from 2022

The Isle of Man-based online sports betting and gaming operator PokerStars has become an "exclusive partner" of the Red Bull Racing Formula 1 team from the 2022 season, announced Irish group Flutter Entertainment, which has owned the betting brand since 2019, on 21/01/2022. PokerStars becomes a "Team Sponsor" (first level) of the team for which Max Verstappen (NED), the 2021 Formula 1 World Champion, races.

"The multi-year partnership, features branding on the RB18 and the race suits," said Flutter Entertainment which acquired 54.6% of Canadian group The Stars Group (initially the owner of PokerStars) for $6.95bn (€6.3bn) on 02/10/2019 .

"The new relationship enables both Red Bull Racing and PokerStars to reach audiences who share similar passions and interests, while rewarding and engaging existing fans and players in new and unique ways with Formula One-fuelled entertainment, as well as epic experiences, promotions, competitions, and content. The partnership will come to life across PokerStars' full offering of PokerStars Casino, PokerStars and PokerStars Sports products,…