Johnny Vegas Fronts GGPoker’s Bold ‘Face Off’ Campaign

mrinal-gujare
13 Oct 2025
Mrinal Gujare 13 Oct 2025
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  • GGPoker launches its largest UK campaign, 'Face Off', led by Johnny Vegas.
  • The campaign aims to revitalize live poker with British humor and cinematic storytelling.
  • It seeks to redefine poker's portrayal and connect with fans through rich marketing experiences.
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GGPoker’s new UK campaign ‘Face Off’, led by Johnny Vegas, celebrates the drama and humour of live poker. Blending cinematic storytelling with offbeat British charm, the project reconnects players to the fun and emotional thrill of the game.

GGPoker, When Johnny Vegas meets GGPoker, you get drama, laughter, and the thrill of live poker reborn. The new ‘Face Off’ campaign captures the unpredictable, human side of poker — and reminds Britain why the game matters.

The Return Of Drama, Tension And Humour

As the world’s biggest poker room, GGPoker.co.uk has made its mission clear: to bring real emotion back to poker. ‘Face Off’ isn’t just an ad — it’s a cinematic tribute to the characters and quirks that make poker truly British.


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Vegas’s Signature Style Meets Cinematic Storytelling

Johnny Vegas brings his trademark wit and warmth to the spotlight, delivering a performance that’s part comedy sketch, part poker showdown. The creative blends humour and tension in a way that feels fresh and entirely unique in the gaming space.

A New Perspective On The Game

‘Face Off’ reimagines poker not as a numbers game, but as an emotional rollercoaster — full of rivalry, bluffing, and bravado. GGPoker’s approach reconnects players to the joy, drama, and unpredictability that live poker embodies.

Where To See ‘Face Off’

The campaign unfolds across multiple UK and Ireland channels:
  • Digital & Social: META, YouTube, Snap, Search
  • Broadcast: talkSPORT, ACAST, Sports Social
  • TV & Cinema: BVOD, CTV
  • Outdoor & PR: Events, stunts, and live poker showcases
  • CRM: Player-focused engagement through email, SMS, and retargeting

GGPoker Doubles Down On UK Poker

Angela Martin, GGPoker’s Head of Marketing UK & Ireland, said, “We wanted to remind everyone that poker is about people — not just cards. Johnny Vegas brings humour, tension, and a genuine spark that makes the game fun again.”

“Face Off is about rediscovering what poker’s all about: connection, laughter, and those moments that make you hold your breath.”

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