PokerStars is running a series of free online tournaments right now offering the chance to meet the football icon and play in the Neymar Jr Charity Home Game.
The Home Game will run July 26 during the Brazilian Series of Poker (BSOP) in São Paulo.
Any player with a PokerStars account can take part in the promotion with freerolls already running. If you don't already have an account sign up for one via our PokerStars review here.
All Proceeds to Neymar Jr. Insitute
The Neymar Jr Charity Home Game will be "a star-studded" live charity poker tournament to benefit the Neymar Jr Institute.
Started in 2014 the Institute helps underprivileged children and their families in São Paulo through funding sports and school activities.
Friends of Neymar, Brazilian celebrities and poker players will all partake in the $1,000 buy-in event which will be broadcast on PokerStars.tv.
Prizes up for grabs include an entry to the BSOP Millions, Neymar Jr signed memorabilia and more. Fans can get involved via social media during the tournament using the hashtag #HomeGameNJR.
One of the world's most renowned footballers Neymar is also a legit poker player who signed on as a global brand ambassador for PokerStars earlier this Spring.
“PokerStars is delighted to be supporting this event and the work of Neymar Jr’s Institute," said Sue Hammett, Head of Corporate Giving for PokerStars
"It aligns with the key themes of our corporate giving program ‘Helping Hands’ using sport to transform and enrich people's lives. This continues our long tradition of working with charities around the world,”
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