November 18-20th in Rio de Janeiro

Ronaldo “The Phenomenon” to speak at the Brasilian Gaming Congress

2013-10-24
Reading time 53 seg
(Brazil).- Organizers of the Brasilian Gaming Congress have announced that the legendary Brazilian footballer Ronaldo, nicknamed “The Phenomenon” , has confirmed he will be speaking at the Congress this November 18-20 in Rio de Janeiro. He will be discuss speaking about “Poker as a mind sport”, and will share some of his skills as a poker player.

Ronaldo will be joined by the Brazilian poker pro and World Series of Poker Champion André Akkari. They will be interviewed by Igor Federal Trafane the President of Brazilian Texas Hold’em Confederation (CBTH), who will explore how their competitive drive has translated into success at the poker table, and demonstrate the skills necessary to become a great player.

This is just one of 24 important sessions taking place at the international gathering of key regulators, sports bodies, operators and suppliers who will be discussing the future of Brazil’s gaming industry in the run-up to the World Cup and Olympics.

Other keynote appearances include:

Fabio Cleto, VP Government Funds and Lotteries, Caixa Economica Federa

Andre Gelfi, MD, Codere Brazil

Dr. Sergio Ricardo Martins de Almeida, President, LOTERJ-Lotteries Rio de Janeiro

Dale Sheehan, Director Police Training and Capacity Building, INTERPOL

Risto Nieminen, President, National Olympic Committee of Finland

Mike O’Kane, Business Director, Ladbrokes and Chairman, European Sports Security Association (ESSA)

A full line-up of over 50 expert speakers from all over the world will participate at the event.

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