Stefan Mattsson, a Swedish poker champion, has signed a sponsorship contract with Purple Lounge, an Internet poker operator.
Mr. Mattsson, who won second place at the World Poker Tour in Barcelona, will represent Purple Lounge at the European Poker Tour in September along with other international poker events.
Matt Larter of Purple Lounge says the sponsorship has helped the company develop a “deeper relationship” with Mr. Mattsson.
“I predict a great future for him, and I am convinced that he is the next Scandinavian superstar of poker,” he said in a prepared statement. “He is the perfect ambassador for our brand.”