Roy "The Boy" Brindley is Europe's most successful tournament poker player, amassing over 15 European Ranking Tournament wins and numerous near misses...
His success on the poker tables around the world has allowed Roy to develop a successful media career and is a regular tournament commentator on Sky Sports and Channel 5.
His indepth knowledge of the business of poker has made Roy one of the most highly respected poker industry experts and is a regular talking all things poker on BBC News 24 & Sky News.
Due to Roy's success on the table he is also in huge demand on the corporate circuit either as a guest speaker, poker event organiser or hosting poker "boot camps" for budding poker stars.
Roy Brindley can offer a degree of professionalism and expertise unparalleled within the on and off-line poker communities.
As a Journalist/Writer
Roy Brindley was formerly a sporting journalist who edited his own [Greyhound] magazine and made regular contributions to the Racing Post and Sport First.
He has and does make contributions to poker publications to trade publications such as ‘Bluff’, ‘Card Player’ and ‘Poker News’. All such articles hold a tag-line “Roy ‘The Boy’ Brindley writes courtesy of…”
Roy Brindley maintains links with National Daily papers such as the Racing Post and The Sun and has provided them both with poker columns. An association with these, and other publications with big circulation, can be rekindled with an association to a new sponsor clearly flagged.
Roy Brindley can and does produce stories specifically for his sponsors. These are hugely popular and, interestingly, with Roy being the first European poker player to be sponsored back in 2002, his uniqueblend of news, views and anecdotes is the longest running continuous poker blog in cyberspace.
As anIndustry Expert
Roy is often called upon to act as an industry spokesman appearing on the likes of BBC’s Breakfast Time and SKY News.
As a Gambler
As his forthcoming autobiography underlines Roy has gambled for most of his life and has come across punters big and small. Therein attracting clients both small and large to his sponsor’s betting arm should not be problematical.
Top-end poker players are renowned for their outrageous bets both in size and diversity and my client should attain plenty of cross business from them. Roy has a number of high-profile showbiz and sporting friends who gamble sizeable sums.
Interestingly, and as highlighted within his autobiography, it was Roy who suggested to high-roller Harry Findlay that he looked at a then little known website called Betfair!
Consultancy
Having played poker and advised Ladbrokes on their poker offering since its inception in 2002 Roy would be highly qualified to advise on a host of matters ranging from player retention, player acquisition, VIP and corporate hospitality, suitable event sponsorship, on-site offerings, rake-back, bonuses etc etc.
Corporate Hospitality
With his partner, formerly a casino manager and now running her own poker venue,Roy has become adept at addressing the needs of first time players and gently but easily introduces them into poker playing.
He has staged numerous after-racing poker tournaments at events such as the Punchestown Festival and major greyhound race meetings on behalf of bookmaking firms.
My client heads up the hospitality of Ladbrokes at events such as the Poker Million, the World Series of Poker (entertaining up to 120 players) and has experience of three poker cruises.
He is in demand as both an after dinner and motivational speaker often alongside his friend, Rogue Trader Nick Leeson …the world’s biggest gambler.
Interestingly he has also been approached by the family of a sportsman of international renown to coach them poker on a one-on-one basis.
Television Work
Roy Brindley has acted as consultant on numerous televised events providing innovative formats.
He acts as commentator for SKY Sports and can be heard 22 weeks a year on the channel. Similarly he provides commentary for Emblaze and WinMedia production companies.
Media/Publicity
Roy Brindley has been subject to dozens of magazine and newspaper articles during the past five years. There is no reason why this trend will change. In fact, with the publishing of his autobiography, such publicity is likely to be increased.
Aims
Dedicated, Roy Brindley is keen to continue to enhance his profile and that of his sponsor’s which will give him a lot of satisfaction. Therein he wishes to play as many televised events as practicable; particularly the en-vogue 6-seater variety which guarantees sponsor’s logo airtime. That said, he is keen to return to the top of the European rankings and add to his already impressive tally of tournament wins in traditional multi-player events.
For further information on how Roy Brindley can benefit your promotion, event or brand please contact Sprint Management on +44 (0)845 123 5270 or email info@sprint.gb.com
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