Manx gambling company PokerStars has announced that it has renewed its sponsorship of TT Races local hero Conor Cummins, the 27-year-old from Ramsey, who is the fastest Manx motorbike racer.

Until this week, Cummins held the lap speed record (131.511 mph) for the Superbike race at the TT and the fastest ‘standing start’ lap in the history of the TT.

He is among the elite motor bike racers who travel the global circuit competing in road races on finely tuned bikes that exceed 200 mph.

PokerStars also sponsors professional sports stars as Spanish Tennis Grand Slam champion Rafa Nadal, Dutch Olympic gold medalist Fatima Moreira De Melo, and German tennis player Boris Becker.

‘Conor Cummins embodies the competitive spirit that drives so many successful people,’ said Eric Hollreiser, head of corporate communications for The Rational Group, which operates PokerStars.

‘Conor overcame adversity and continues to be one the best riders in the world in a sport that requires precision, strategy and guts.

‘At the same time, he’s modest, approachable and genuine. These are all qualities that make him a great representative of PokerStars.’


PokerStars also sponsors the biggest race in the TT, the Senior, in which Cummins will compete on Friday.

During the current TT competition and throughout in his future races, Cummins’ helmet, motorbike and protective gear will display the PokerStars logo.

Cummins races for the Milwaukee Yamaha team.


PokerStars also recently renewed its sponsorship of the Isle of Man TT Races, which includes the launch of a PokerStars-supported closing party for the first time that focuses on Manx entertainment.


Conor Cummins is pictured with Eric Hollreiser, head of corporate communications for The Rational Group, which operates PokerStars.



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