NBA star Tristan Thompson has been named the newest global ambassador for Sportsbet.io, a leading crypto-first sports betting platform. Thompson, known for his role as a center with the Cleveland Cavaliers and his pivotal contribution to the team’s 2016 NBA Championship win, will bring his influence and enthusiasm for cryptocurrency to the Sportsbet.io community over the next two years.
As part of the partnership, Thompson will engage with Sportsbet.io users, offering his insights on the latest sports action and contributing to exclusive promotions. His passion for cryptocurrency is well-documented, with Thompson being a vocal advocate for Bitcoin and recently celebrating its new all-time high in value.
Thompson will also provide weekly betting tips across a wide range of sports, including NFL, MLB, European soccer, tennis, golf, UFC, and boxing. This partnership adds to the growing list of Sportsbet.io’s high-profile ambassadors, which already includes cricket legend Brett Lee and Kenyan rapper King Kaka, further strengthening the brand’s presence in the sports betting community.
In addition to its ambassador partnerships, Sportsbet.io is also an official partner of LALIGA and Newcastle United, reinforcing its commitment to providing innovative and engaging sports betting experiences.
Tristan Thompson, Sportsbet.io ambassador, said: “Sportsbet.io brings together my two biggest passions: sports and cryptocurrency. I’ve been following the crypto sector for some time now and have seen how transformative it can be. There’s no better place to combine that with my love of sports than Sportsbet.io.”
Shane Anderson, Director Partnership, Content and Brand, Yolo Entertainment, the operator of Sportsbet.io, added: “We’d like to give a huge Sportsbet.io welcome to Tristan, an elite athlete whose passion for both basketball and cryptocurrency makes him a perfect match for us. We’re thrilled to have him on the team, and we already have some exciting plans in the works. Watch this space.”
