Hot news: TeamLiquid.net starts cooperation with PokerStars! New to LiquidPoker? Register here for free! Forum Index > Poker News 1 2 > Last All 5 Defrag Poland. May 18 2016 17:21. Posts 4814 This is one of the biggest news for our site and members in a long, long time - our e-sports part, TeamLiquid.net has attained a new official partnership, with no other than PokerStars, the biggest and richest online poker room in the world. Some of TeamLiquid players will begin streaming poker between their regular programming.



There will be three people streaming poker alongside their regular games:

First we have Janne "Savjz" Mikkonen. He’s been playing card games for as long as he can remember, and it’s only natural that his expertise extends to Poker—a game he's been playing for ages. Savjz frequently shares his deep understanding of Hearthstone through articles on TeamLiquidPro, and he is bound to have more than a few interesting insights about Poker. Streaming Poker is just the next step in his mission of card game excellency.



Joining him is Jeffrey "SjoW" Brusi, one of the most old school players around. It's not surprising that he's had a hand in Poker for a while now. He’s made a habit of making memorable moments wherever he goes—who will ever forget his upset of Life in SC2 or his Xfinity Hearthstone Invitational title—and he is bound to make a few good ones in Poker. He'll be joining Savjz at a few EPT's this year, so follow the lovable Swede as he tackles Poker as a new sidequest.



Finally, we have Dario "TLO" Wünsch. No one knows risk and reward more than him, after all, he has spent years playing ZvZ. Going hatch first is essentially laying your cards on the table, and his creativity might just translate into unconventional Poker. While he might not call with pocket 3s, we’re bound to see more than a few interesting plays from the bearded wonder.



Make sure to tune in as they huff, puff and bluff their way to success. You might even see a few more of our players stream a little bit with our new sponsor.



The grandfather of TeamLiquid.net and LiquidPoker.net, Victor "Nazgul" Goossens, commented officailly:

"I am proud to announce our new sponsorship with PokerStars. For those who aren't familiar with my background: when I was still running www.teamliquid.net as a hobby, what actually allowed me to commit so much time to my passion was that I was a professional poker player. Being able to dictate my own hours and schedule gave me the flexibility and time to look after what I cared about so much during those years. As a professional poker player my sole focus was always on online cash games, and in particular I played on PokerStars. Their software and support has always been the best in the business, and that is what propelled them to the forefront of the industry.



This isn't the first time that we've tried to work with PokerStars, actually. It was back in 2012 when we had our first conversations about working together in esports, but our initial approach came a little too early. However, I'm glad we are finally able to introduce this poker giant to the world of esports through Team Liquid.



I'm confident that my close ties with poker will allow us to provide the right value and conceive engaging projects that will create a lasting and worthwhile relationship for years to come. Not only are we doing a regular sponsorship, some of our players will be playing poker on their streams, learning from some of the best. ElkY and nanonoko (and maybe even Negreanu) will be showing some of our players the ropes, and you can watch and learn along with them. In particular, SjoW and Savjz will put their card game skills to the test as they sign up to play several EPT's this year. We'll make sure to bring you exciting video coverage so that you can follow them as they experience the ups and downs of a professional poker player." Last edit: 19/05/2016 05:33

5 Nazgul Netherlands. May 18 2016 17:25. Posts 7077 Hey all, you rock. Super happy about this, long time coming in a way with my/our backgrounds. You almost twin-caracked his AK - JonnyCosmo

1 Drakk Canada. May 18 2016 18:02. Posts 1199 Gratz Expect the worst, hope for the best

1 shootair United States. May 18 2016 18:49. Posts 429 about 8 years too late

1 uiCk Canada. May 18 2016 18:56. Posts 3519 So..... we getting some free monies or what? ^^ I wish one of your guys had children if I could kick them in the fucking head or stomp on their testicles so you can feel my pain because thats the pain I have waking up everyday -- Mike Tyson Last edit: 18/05/2016 18:56

5 Nazgul Netherlands. May 18 2016 19:07. Posts 7077

On May 18 2016 17:56 uiCk wrote:

So..... we getting some free monies or what? ^^



Kinda, but it isn't for you and it isn't free ^_^ You almost twin-caracked his AK - JonnyCosmo

1 chris United States. May 18 2016 19:24. Posts 5498 No elky? I am disappoint 5 minute showers are my 8 minute abs. - Neilly

1 PuertoRican United States. May 18 2016 20:02. Posts 11989 Cool, I guess... Rekrul is a newb

1 TimDawg United States. May 18 2016 20:10. Posts 10194 Congrats Naz



Been amazing to watch the growth of Team Liquid over the years online bob is actually a pretty smart person, not at all like the creepy fucker that sits in the sofa telling me he does nasty shit to me when im asleep - pinball

5 Nazgul Netherlands. May 18 2016 20:31. Posts 7077

On May 18 2016 19:10 TimDawg wrote:

Congrats Naz



Been amazing to watch the growth of Team Liquid over the years



Thanks man, running good. You almost twin-caracked his AK - JonnyCosmo

4 Bigbobm United States. May 18 2016 21:11. Posts 5492 The Liquid empire grows, good stuff Naz! Its time to stop thinking like a bitch and think smart like a poker player - ket

1 capaneo Canada. May 18 2016 22:43. Posts 8465 Congrads Naz and Meat, I am not active in the poker anymore but still check this place still from time to time. Really happy for you two. In US everyone is happy as long as all the prices are rising. Unless its crude oil - Marc Faber

1 Spitfiree Bulgaria. May 18 2016 23:43. Posts 9204 So the community I like gets a sponsorship by the corporation that is killing the market of the game I like.

I'm honestly split.

You get money, but you gotta advertise their shitty policy and essentially help them keep destroying the poker world. Last edit: 18/05/2016 23:44

1 Stim_Abuser United States. May 18 2016 23:47. Posts 7499 Awesome stuff, congrats Hey Im slinging mad volume and fat stackin benjies I dont got time for spellin n shit - skinny pete

1 Minsk United States. May 18 2016 23:48. Posts 1558 Congrats! I'm kind of split too, but business is business. Last edit: 18/05/2016 23:52

1 Oddeye Canada. May 19 2016 01:28. Posts 4871 Congrat LP, well done!

1 Trav94 Canada. May 19 2016 05:57. Posts 1771 What Spitfiree said

1 punix Germany. May 19 2016 08:16. Posts 406

On May 18 2016 22:43 Spitfiree wrote:

So the community I like gets a sponsorship by the corporation that is killing the market of the game I like.

I'm honestly split.

You get money, but you gotta advertise their shitty policy and essentially help them keep destroying the poker world.





pretty much on point!

nice deal for liquid but i dont know man

1 jvilla777 Australia. May 19 2016 12:06. Posts 1345 Well done naz sick news and who are those guys, why didn't you choose regular greenstar posters to promote instead?



Like Tian and Andrew? longple: ur missing the point! this is an attempt to get away from the bumhuntmentality! Last edit: 19/05/2016 12:07

5 Nazgul Netherlands. May 19 2016 17:39. Posts 7077

On May 19 2016 11:06 jvilla777 wrote:

Well done naz sick news and who are those guys, why didn't you choose regular greenstar posters to promote instead?



Like Tian and Andrew?



It's because it is a sponsorship for our esports team: https://www.teamliquidpro.com/



Our players are all very popular outside of poker, which forms the basis of the sponsorship and the value we provide. Think of it more like sponsoring a Nadal/Ronaldo getting exposure in a different scene. You almost twin-caracked his AK - JonnyCosmo

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