WPT Global has recently demonstrated that it doesn't want to rely on a single face or region. The brand's official website currently features a lineup that includes legends, online specialists, and regional ambassadors: Phil Ivey, Patrick 'Egption' Tardif, Yen Han 'Pete' Chen, Marcelo Giordano, Rômulo Dórea, Daniel Oliveira, Andressa Lincoln, Jordan Banfield, DinTer, and now Fintan Hand.
The evolution of WPT Global's ambassadorial strategy is intriguing. In the past, figures from content creation, such as Brad Owen, Ethan 'Rampage' Yau, Jon 'apestyles' Van Fleet, Angel Guillen, and Xuan Liu, often appeared in communications and media outputs—a mix aimed at engaging the community through vlogs, high-stakes gravitas, and live tournament results. This shift—from stars to a broader network of ambassadors—seems like a strategy to build both local communities and global reach simultaneously.
The Perfect Signing for the Platform
Hand has been a prominent figure among European poker streamers for years. His brand is built on authenticity: he's funny, sincere, and can draw viewers into pivotal tournament moments as if they were sitting at the table themselves. In terms of results, he isn't just an online persona. He has proven he can seize opportunities in live tournaments—such as clinching the biggest title of his career at the UKIPT Edinburgh ME.
Then there's another crucial aspect: Hand indicated that he's interested in WPT Global's specific plans for poker in Ireland. This detail distinguishes a mere 'marketing signing' from a partnership that can genuinely impact the community.
With this move, WPT Global gains an ambassador who straddles two worlds. On one hand, he creates narratives and builds long-term audience trust; on the other, he has poker acumen that lends weight to his words beyond the camera.
For Hand, it’s a new beginning at a time when online poker brands are competing to create the best ecosystem for both players and creators. If WPT Global lives up to the vision they presented to Hand—offering a clear vision and space for community projects—we could soon see tangible outcomes: more visible Irish activities, more tournament stories, and perhaps a fresh impetus for how WPT Global develops in Europe.
Buzzing to let you guys know that I’ve joined @wpt_global
— Fintan Hand (@EasyWithAces) January 4, 2026
They reached out to me with their plans for Poker in Ireland and I was SOLD.
Poker is the greatest game ever invented and there is simply no better country to play live poker in than Ireland.
Excited to travel around… pic.twitter.com/eeUM1iBTvZ
Sources - X, WPT
