VCCasino’s sponsorship of British snooker star Stephen Maguire has yielded positive results this week for both parties according to VCCasino

Maguire continued his journey to the top of the snooker world by collecting the Northern Ireland Trophy in Belfast earlier this week after beating rival Fergal O’Brien in a nail-biting finish. The snooker professional was cheered on by snooker and casino fans alike, raising his profile as a star and the profile of VC Casino as the world’s number one online gaming firm.

Winning the Northern Ireland Trophy has set Maguire firmly back on the road toward his goal of becoming this year’s number one. In 2006, Maguire was ranked in fifth place in international snooker but failed to clinch a spot in the top three following a slump in form toward the end of the season. This week’s win in Belfast has lifted Maguire’s ranking to number three in the world. In addition to the title, the VC Casino star collected a winner’s cheque for £30,000 and his first major win in three years. Maguire’s previous titles include the 2004 UK Championship and the European Open.

VC Casino fans were among the crowd that attended the match in Belfast, where they were treated to a VIP experience of a lifetime by the online casino. Many were able to congratulate Maguire on his win after the thrilling finish and received front row seats, complementary refreshments and the chance to experience all the fun and excitement of live snooker at one of Ireland’s most prestigious sporting events.

Under the sponsorship deal, VC Casino will continue to back Maguire’s professional snooker career until October 2008.

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