PokerNews Welcomes Kyle Anderson and Keith Becker as Latest Ambassadors
PokerNews is thrilled to announce the addition of two talented individuals to our ambassador team: Kyle Anderson and Keith Becker. The pair join Lukas Robinson in representing poker's leading news and reporting site.
Anderson, based in Ontario, and Becker, representing Pennsylvania, are set to become ambassadors for their local poker scenes. With their deep understanding of the poker landscape in their respective areas, the duo will provide valuable insights, updates, and coverage of the poker happenings in Ontario and Pennsylvania.
Both have made their mark in the poker world, not only as players but also as content creators. Their commitment to sharing their poker journeys and knowledge with the community has garnered them a significant following on Twitch.
Anderson, whose Twitch channel 'kyleandersonpoker' boasts 1.2K followers, has been actively engaging with his audience through live streams. Becker, known on Twitch as 'AccidentalGrenade,' has built a substantial community of 6.8K followers, where he shares his poker experiences and strategies.
In addition to their regional focus, they will also be streaming on social sites such as Global Poker, as well as real-money poker sites. They're also joining PokerNews' 2024 World Series of Poker team as short-form content creators, where they will provide exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpses, highlights, and analysis from one of the most prestigious poker events in the world.
"We're thrilled to have Kyle Anderson and Keith Becker join our team as ambassadors," said Chad Holloway, PR & Media Manager for PokerNews. "Their dedication to the game and their respective communities align perfectly with PokerNews' mission to provide comprehensive coverage and support for the global poker community. We look forward to working together to bring our audience even more exciting content and coverage."
Follow Kyle Anderson on Twitch and X at kyleandersonpoker and @KyleAAAnderson. Stay tuned to Keith Becker at 'AccidentalGrenade and @whoopsboom to keep updated on their latest streams, insights, and adventures in the world of poker.
Stay tuned to PokerNews for exclusive content featuring Kyle, Keith, and our 2024 World Series of Poker coverage!
Get to Know the Ambassadors
Anderson, who often streams his successes on Global Poker, goes by the screen name "KAA17" and aims to "help grow the game of poker to be fun and inclusive for everyone."
"I want to make deep, exciting runs, hit new high scores, and encourage people to work hard at the game and achieve their own success."
Anderson's favorite experience so far was running deep in an online tournament, where he turned a freeroll into a $15,488 payday.
"I was able to play well, run deep, peak at over 1,200 viewers, and have my biggest cash by a mile at 15K. It felt so amazing to feel the hard work and support pay off."
Becker, a former member of PokerStars Team Pro Online, has been streaming poker on Twitch since Day 1 of regulated poker in Pennsylvania and has led a grassroots movement for PA to join the Multi-State Internet Gaming Agreement.
In 2021, he enjoyed a runner-up finish in PASCOOP, and then booked his first major series win in 2022 when he took down the $75 Winter Series Hyper, and in 2023 he became a PASCOOP champion when he won the $10 buy-in 4-Max event.
Becker has also made a name for himself on Global Poker, where he captured back-to-back trophies in the Eagle Cup and came out on top in the Global Poker Celebrity Challenge.
Calum has been a part of the PokerNews team since September 2021 after working in the UK energy sector. He played his first hand of poker in 2017 and immediately fell in love with the game. Calum's proudest poker achievement is winning the only tournament he has ever played in Las Vegas, the prestigious $60 Flamingo evening event.
