Andrew Neeme, one of poker's most popular vloggers, revealed this week that he had been in active discussions with CoinPoker about a sponsorship deal before recent developments at the Lodge Card Club put those plans on hold. The announcement adds another layer to an already complex situation involving some of poker's biggest content creators.
Before the recent developments with the Lodge, I was having some chats with CoinPoker about getting my channels back up and running with them as a sponsor. I really want to get back to creating.
Andrew Neeme (@andrewneeme)
Neeme, whose YouTube channel has built a massive following through his live poker vlogs from cardrooms across the country, has been largely absent from regular content creation in recent months. The CoinPoker talks signal his intent to return to producing the kind of content that made him one of the most recognizable names in the poker vlogging space.
The timing is notable. The Lodge Card Club in Austin, Texas - where both Neeme and Brad Owen have been closely associated - has been at the center of industry discussion following operational changes. Neeme noted that while they wait for further developments, many of the Lodge's employees are in difficult positions, and he expressed hope for a positive resolution.
CoinPoker, the blockchain-based poker platform, has been actively building its roster of content partners. Ben "bencb" Rolle recently competed in a ,000 Nemisis tournament on the platform, and several other influencers have been spotted promoting the room. If a Neeme deal materializes, it would represent one of CoinPoker's highest-profile signings to date and mark Neeme's return to sponsored content creation after an extended hiatus.