An active football player from the English Football League (EFL) voiced loud his concerns about the amount of gambling advertising that is flooding society, claiming that he would rather take a pay cut than profit from addiction, harm and suicide.
Kick Gambling Advertising out of the Sport
David Wheeler, a professional football player who has been playing for over a decade for the likes of Exeter, QPR, Portsmouth, MK Dons, and now, Wycombe, took a public stand against gambling advertising in The Guardian.
“In nearly all of my 500 appearances, I’ve had an online casino advert either on my shirt or surrounding me on the pitch,” Wheeler stated, adamant gambling advertising should be kicked out of the sport.
Wheeler admitted that it was not the responsibility of footballers to set policy but the authorities responsible for doing it, the government, regulator and governing bodies, “have so far failed.”
Yet, he believes that players “do have a responsibility to speak up” when there is a threat to the supporters, the communities and even their colleagues, mentioning the high-profile examples of footballers who have been punished for participation in betting over the past few years.
Leagues and Clubs Should Play Their Part
Wheeler lambasted the EFL deal with Sky Bet which named the league after the gambling brand, and pointing to the responsible gambling failure of Sky Betting and Gaming when it sent free spin offers to self-excluded players and exploited football fans through sign-up offers, strongly urged the league to seek for a sponsor outside of the gambling sector when the deal expires next season.
He was also highly critical of the number of times gambling advertising spots appear during matches from the EPL on television, as well as the high number of EPL clubs featuring a betting sponsor on the front of their shirts, arguing that “clubs are precious” and they should “act as mental health solace” for their fans, instead of being part of a model that incurs “huge long-term cost to society.”
Wheeler also considered the financial aspect of the matter and that gambling advertising directly contributes to player wages, and while some justify that football should generate as much money as possible at all costs, he begs to differ.
Costs Outweigh Benefits
“… I can assure you I’d rather be paid less if it meant not profiting from addiction, harm and suicide – and I’m not the only one,” he stated as a display of his determination to take a pay cut instead of contributing to people’s suffering.
Finally, Wheeler said that “football is heading towards some sort of reset with a regulator being introduced this year,” hoping to see it become “fairer, cleaner and more sustainable” while also changing the game’s relationship with gambling.
Positive Steps Ahead
Wheeler mentioned The Big Step campaign that aimed to end gambling sponsorship in football and was backed by more than 30 clubs already. The campaign was led by Gambling with Lives, the charity set up by families who have lost loved ones to gambling-related suicides.
He was delighted to see a growing movement to kick gambling advertising out of football gather pace and Wales legend Hal Robson-Kanu publicly calling for an end to gambling sponsorships, adamant that more players should follow his example.
The often erratic Paulina “Poker Bunny” Loeliger had a lapse in judgment upon busting on Day 3 of the PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) Main Event.
Upon tanking for a few minutes when facing a wager for her entire stack against Daniel Custodio, a clock was called and she called only to find out that her hand was no good. For some reason, however, she didn’t simply table her cards and just walk away. Instead, she quickly shoved her cards facedown under the deck in the muck before pushing one card back in her direction, then attempted to push her other card back before the dealer grabbed it.
Loeliger then reached across the table in the direction of the chips in the pot but the dealer again prevented that from happening. What exactly she was trying to accomplish is known only to Loeliger, but it caused a little stir at the table.
PokerNews was there and captured a video of the incident.
Seconds later, she quietly walked away from the table without incident, but the tournament director at the Baha Mar Resort in the Bahamas gave Loeliger a warning about her behavior after she entered the $3,000 PCA Mystery Bounty.
The board read when the action was caught, and Custodio turned over for trips. Loeliger then attempted to send her cards facedown directly into the muck, but the dealer gave her resistance. She then swiped at the pot before exiting. Her cards were eventually exposed as for two small pairs.
It’s unclear why Loeliger was attempting to accomplish or why she behaved in such a manner. Either way, she was out of the $10,300 buy-in tournament on Day 3, a bit short of the money.
Controversial Poker Player
Paulina Loeliger (aka \”Poker Bunny\”)
Poker Bunny has a lengthy history of questionable behavior, both on the felt and on social media. She’s appeared on Hustler Casino Live many times, including a Max Pain Monday episode last week. Loeliger was a guest on the Nick Vertucci Show earlier this week, where she openly denied claims regarding poker staking.
“I’ve used my sexuality to get ahead in poker, just not to get buy-ins,” Loeliger told Nick Vertucci.
According to the Tracking Poker database, Poker Bunny is down just over $14,000 in 11 Hustler Casino Live sessions. As a live tournament player, she’s cashed for $94,000, per Hendon Mob, but her profits or losses are unknown.
Loeliger is a controversial figure in poker. Some enjoy her act, while others consider it childish and annoying. She often receives the same type of criticism as fellow polarizing players such as Phil Hellmuth.
That said, much like Hellmuth, she has plenty of fans, albeit a significantly smaller amount, who defends her actions.
Codere, a multinational gaming and sports betting leader, unveiled a new agreement with Club Atlético Lanús, a sports club from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Codere will sponsor the team, which will promote the operator in turn.
As agreed, Club Atlético Lanús’ players will bear Codere-Bingo Lanús’ logo on their jerseys, right under their player number. These players will debut the new uniforms during their game against Club Atlético Colón on January 29.
Codere has long supported Club Atlético Lanús, having served as its sponsor between 1999 and 2016. The current agreement will resume and deepen the ties between the sports team and the gambling company.
Under the deal, Codere will serve as the team’s sponsor by the end of the year, during which time the two parties will participate in various joint activations and marketing initiatives.
Both Parties Were Happy to Sign the Deal
Codere is very happy to sign this deal. According to Bernando Chena, the regional manager of Codere Latam (excluding Mexico), the new agreement resumes an important historic relationship. He added that his entire team is convinced that the renewed alliance will benefit all parties involved. Chena concluded that by teaming up with Club Atlético Lanús, Codere “made a winning bet.”
Luis María Chebel, Club Atlético Lanús’s president, resonated with Chena’s sentiments saying that welcoming back Codere as a sponsor is a very happy development for Lanús. Chebel said that this is likely the beginning of a new successful stage for both entities.
Fans will soon get to see the Club Atlético Lanús players in their new jerseys. The upcoming game will be on January 29, which is the first match day of the country’s first-division soccer league. The game is set to take place at the Brigadier General Estanislao López Stadium, in the City of Santa Fe.
Codere Is Committed to Supporting Argentine Sports
Codere is a global company with operations spanning the entire LATAM region and Europe. However, the company marked its humble beginnings in Argentina, in the early 90s. Because of this, Argentine sports are very important to the company.
Right now, Codere is the biggest bingo operator in Buenos Aires. The Bingo Lanús game room, which Club Atlético Lanús will represent, opened in 1991 and is now a huge casino with bingo stands, gaming machines and over 635 slots.
The agreement with the club attests to Codere’s commitment to local sports and is a move that will popularize the operator among local bettors.
The figures, published by Entain which co-owns the brand, are more or less in line with earlier estimates.
BetMGM Results Exceed Expectations
BetMGM’s revenue for the period was expected to sit at $1.3 billion. The actual number, however, sits more closely to $1.44 million, exceeding earlier expectations. The operator also posted same-state growth in net revenue from digital operations of 51%. It also nailed its EBITDA predictions, reporting an EBITDA loss of $440 million.
BetMGM expects to achieve net revenue of between $1.8 and $2 billion by the end of the current year and to eliminate EBITDA losses in the second half of 2023.
2022 was definitely a strong year for BetMGM, the release stated. Entain attributed these results to the impact of higher gross gaming margins. In addition, same state CPAs declined by 21% year-on-year thanks to the company’s data-focused marketing strategy. Another factor that affected the outperformance was the operator’s improved approach to player bonusing.
BetMGM now ranks among the top three gaming operators in the US and is a leading force in iGaming. The company’s products are live in 25 jurisdictions, allowing it to reach a whopping 45% of the adult population of the United States. The operator’s offerings are now available across the border thanks to its launch in Ontario almost a year ago.
The Company Continues to Lead in the US
BetMGM continues to cement itself as one of the leading sports betting and casino operators in the US. As a leader, the company realizes the importance of safer gambling and has some of the most robust responsible gaming standards in the industry.
BetMGM is a part of the National Council on Problem Gambling and leverages the award-winning program GameSense companywide. Furthermore, the operator continuously seeks to add more tools that regulate player behavior and help BetMGM minimize gambling harm.
Thanks to its commitment to excellence, BetMGM is hailed as one of the best companies in the sector and has been decorated with various awards. Some of them include Casino Operator of the Year by EGR North America, Casino Operator of the Year at SBC Awards North America and Online Casino of the Year by the American Gambling Awards. BetMGM was also named one of the Best Workplaces in New York by Fortune.
Adam Greenblatt, BetMGM’s chief executive officer, congratulated his team on the results. He lauded 2022 as a year in which the company fulfilled many of its strategic objectives and achieved notable milestones.
With continued and unwavering support from our shareholders, we look to 2023 confident in achieving further key milestones, including $1.8 to $2 billion in net revenue from operations and being EBITDA positive in the Second Half of 2023.
Adam Greenblatt, CEO, BetMGM
In other news, BetMGM just formed a strategic PA-oriented partnership with High 5 Games.
Another busy day during the 2023 PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) festival at the lavish Baha Mar Resort in The Bahamas has all but concluded. The flagship 2023 PCA $10,300 Main Event is one step closer to crowning a champion and a massive flow of new entries boosted the attendance significantly during the first two levels on Day 2.
Thanks to 249 new entries and re-entries, a total field size of 889 entries emerged and that tally surpassed the 865 entries of the previous edition in 2019. No portion of the $8,623,300 prize pool has been awarded yet but the money bubble will be looming early on Day 3 as the number of hopefuls has been whittled down all the way to just 151 remaining contenders.
Michael Dugher, the chief executive officer of the Betting and Gaming Council addressed the matter of the upcoming white paper at BGC’s Annual General Meeting. The modernization of the United Kingdom’s gambling laws continues getting postponed and the BGC does not know a lot about its exact contents.
Rumors Claim the Mandatory Levy Is “In There”
As reported by Gambling Insider, Martin Le Jeune, Entain’s head of public affairs, spoke with Dugher about the proposed mandatory levy amid increased calls for its introduction. Gambling critics have continued to promote the idea of a tax that would force all operators to donate 1% of their proceeds to GambleAware. Currently, BGC members provide voluntary donations to support the research of gambling harm.
Le Jeune wanted Dugher to address recent rumors that claimed the mandatory levy may still be written into law. According to the Guardian author Rob Davies, the white paper is undergoing a “second write round.” The journalist later provided an update saying that sources told him the statutory levy is in there. Daily Mail senior political correspondent Tom Whiterow also shared news about these rumors.
Update: Several sources have now told me they believe the statutory levy is in there. That implies an unusual hypothecated tax on the gambling industry to fund addiction research, education and treatment. https://t.co/ZAlZoTFWbu
Dugher responded to Le Jeune by saying he cannot be certain whether the statutory levy would become a reality. The BGC CEO revealed that even he cannot be certain of the exact contents of the white paper. Dugher noted that, currently, there are many changes being made and that even people close to the process may struggle to tell what the final version will contain.
Unconfirmed Claims Should Be Taken with a Grain of Salt, Dugher Says
The discussion saw Le Jeune address a widely believed misconception. While the current system of voluntary donations has proven to be effective, many believe that the industry is using its influence to dictate GambleAware’s moves. Because of that, anti-gambling activists want to replace the current system with a new one, in spite of warnings against such a measure.
Le Jeune fears that these allegedly false claims, which are often perpetuated even by senior officials, are why there is a high chance the industry may be “fighting an uphill battle.”
To that, Dugher responded that it is still early to say what the white paper would contain as discussions are ongoing. He added that Rob Davies and Tom Whiterow are “campaigning journalists,” meaning that their words should be taken with a grain of salt. He noted that the two might have contacted people who have an idea about the ongoing discussions but that does not mean they know what the white paper will contain.
The minister spoke Wednesday at the Betting and Gaming Council’s (BGC) Annual General Meeting and provided invaluable insight into the progress of the review of the Gambling Act. He explained that the review represents a unique opportunity for the country to update its gambling regulations in a way that protects customers from harm, enables bettors that enjoy the activity responsibly to continue doing so and at the same time, benefits the gambling sector, which brings significant economic stimulus.
Scully said that finding the right balance is significantly important. He acknowledged that the gambling sector continuously addresses gambling harm and tries to protect the customers. Still, Scully said that there are still too-many failings that have a devastating impact on people affected by gambling harm. In some cases, the minister said, people would be affected by gambling harm only economically, while in others, they may even take their own life.
According to Scully, it is vital that gambling harm is addressed in a way that protects the people that are most affected by it. At the same time, he acknowledged that there are millions of bettors that enjoy the activity responsibility every month, a statement which was also confirmed by numbers released by the BGC.
“Our Act review, however, is a real opportunity to make sure we have the balance right.“
Paul Scully, gambling minister in the UK
White Paper Getting Closer to Publication
Additionally, Scully shed some light on the ongoing review of the Gambling Act. He said that the long-discussed “affordability checks” are likely the wrong title for the efforts that seek to protect the customers from gambling harm. Scully pointed out that “financial risk checks” may sound like a more suitable title, considering that the goal of the regulatory change isn’t to tell customers how much they can afford to spend on gambling, but rather help identify problem or at-risk gambling.
The UK gambling minister stressed that the gambling sector in the country significantly boosts not only the economy but tourism as well. Moreover, Scully said that the sector helps by providing high-skill tech jobs around the country, which is also important.
A key point raised by Scully involved the updating of the gambling regulations. “We want to make common sense changes to update the rules, preserving safeguards that do protect against gambling harm, but replacing unnecessarily restrictive controls with ones which make things better for customers and businesses,” he explained.
“So, we are putting the finishing touches to our white paper, making the final decisions and preparing for publication,“
added Scully
Although the Gambling Act review is expected to be released soon, Scully reiterated that this will not be the end of the reform. Instead, he said that consultations will be held with the Gambling Commission and the DCMS as well. Finally, Scully explained that the review is getting closer to publishing and it is only “a matter of weeks” before being released.
UK’s independent self-exclusion scheme for online gambling, GAMSTOP, released today the latest data around the number of registrations last year, revealing a 6% increase in new registrations.
Prioritizing Expenditure amid Rising Costs of Living
The latest data from the online gambling self-exclusion register showed that a record 84,000 new registrations have been made during 2022 as people have been more sensitive to their expenditure decisions and how they affect their lifestyles.
Since the launch of GAMSTOP in April 2018, a total of 341,365 people have chosen to self-exclude from online gambling and the number of registrations is showing a steady upward trend year-over-year with an increase of 5% over the past six months and an increase of 6% for the whole 2022.
Commenting on the latest self-exclusion data, Fiona Palmer, chief executive officer at GAMSTOP, outlined that the analysis could not “single out one factor that has contributed to the rise in registrations” as most likely a combination of factors, including “the current economic climate and affordability of living costs” are at play.
“In 2022 we saw more than 80,000 new registrations which is a positive step towards supporting even more people,” Palmer added, highlighting the increasing importance of the self-exclusion register as a protection tool for people experiencing issues with their gambling, a tool that allows them to take a break and seek support.
Palmer also added that the increase in the number of people experiencing gambling-related problems signaled the need for GAMSTOP “to continue to raise awareness amongst friends and family of those who most need it” all the while keeping collaborative “work with ban blocking and other support services to provide a comprehensive solution.”
Palmer is set to join a panel of speakers at 2023 ExCel London this February, leading the conversation “Collaboration to Raise Standards and Broaden the Impact” while GAMSTOP will be present as an exhibitor within the Consumer Protection Zone (CPZ) of the exhibition.
Almost Half the People Self-Excluded for Five Years
Data showed that 24% of those who have chosen to self-exclude from online gambling in the past six months have opted to self-exclude for a year, while twice as many have opted for the longest self-exclusion period of five years. Once registered, GAMSTOP users remain enrolled in the scheme until they request to be removed, even after their self-exclusion period has expired.
The age group distribution of the self-exclusion data showed that more than 40% of the new registrations were people aged between 25 and 34, around 25% in the next age category of between 35 and 44, while nearly 20% were in the 18-24 age group.
The percentage of female registrations peaked in August, at 34%, as around seven out of ten new registrations came last year came from men. Interestingly, a seasonal trend of having the highest numbers in the winter that has been observed since 2018 has been broken in 2022 as the peak of registrations on a single day on July 1 with 371 new entries.
Hacksaw Gaming, a provider of top-level slot games, scratchcards and gaming solutions, has unveiled an expansion into Italy. This move, the supplier noted, was made possible by an agreement with StarCasinò.
Hacksaw Gaming Forays into Italy
As agreed between StarCasinò and Hacksaw Gaming, the operator’s content offering already includes many of the supplier’s best games. This includes popular hits such as Wanted Dead or a Wild, Hand of Anubis and Stack ‘em.
In its announcement, Hacksaw Gaming noted that the operator will include more of the studio’s games in its portfolio in the following weeks, further deepening the ties between the two companies.
StarCasinò is an Italian gaming operator owned by the Betsson Group. Four months ago, the parent company also announced the launch of StarCasinò Bet, its Italian sports betting division. Back then, the operator said that its goal is to “broaden the brand’s positioning as a point of reference within the industry and to further engage with customers.”
The addition of new titles to StarCasinò’s offering will help to popularize the brand among Italian audiences, helping Betsson grow its local footprint.
StarCasinò Is Excited to Expand Its Offer
Hacksaw Gaming is excited about the agreement. Gabrielle Star, the company’s chief commercial officer, spoke on the matter, saying that the opportunity to launch content in Italy has been a “fantastic one.” Star said that her team is very proud to make a foray into a new market and is excited to work alongside StarCasinò.
This was the latest territory that we’ve begun operating in and to announce the expansion by going live with StarCasinò within one month of launching in the market is a proud moment! We are looking forward to working together in this partnership and making Italy the next big thing for Hacksaw Gaming.
Gabrielle Star, CCO, Hacksaw Gaming
Stefano Tino, StarCasinò’s managing director, also shared his thoughts on the new agreement. He noted that the addition of Hacksaw Gaming content reaffirms the brand’s desire to become a local powerhouse. The company wants to provide its Italian fans with an increasingly innovative, wide-ranging and engaging offer, allowing them to live out premium casino experiences.
Tino proudly stated that in 2022, the casino operator added a whopping 1130 new games to its portfolio and inked agreements with 7 new international providers. This helped the company channel more players toward its platform, boosting customer engagement and loyalty. Tino vowed to continue enhancing StarCasinò’s offer with new games in 2023.
Hacksaw Gaming, meanwhile, continues to grow its global presence. In November 2022, the company secured a provisional license in West Virginia. A month later, it released Rotten, a horror-themed slot.
The PokerStars’ Players No-Limit Hold’em Championship (PSPC) will take place from January 30–February 3 at the beautiful Baha Mar Hotel and Resort, in Nassau, Bahamas. The PSPC will be welcoming high-stakes pros and amateurs alike, with a special group that won their entrance into the $25,000 buy-in event, with life-changing money for whoever comes in first.
The PSPC has been on hold for the past three years, with some Platinum Pass winners waiting for their chance to play the event of their lives.
PokerStars Ambassador Ramon Colillas won the first PSPC, which was first held in 2019 during the PCA Festival. The now 35-year-old Colillas won a staggering $5.1 million after beating a field that boasted 1,039 players. The inaugural PSPC was also a unique event, combining Platinum Pass qualifiers and satellite winners with $25,000 high-roller regulars. This will hold true for the 2023 PSPC as well.
Jonathan Newman won his Platinum Pass as the winner of PokerStars ONCOOP (Ontario Championship Of Online Poker) Leader Boards promotion. His Platinum Pass package is worth $30,000. It includes:
Buy-in to the $25,000 PSPC
Six-nights hotel accommodation for winner and a guest in a 5-star hotel
Airport transfer
$1,900 expense money
Platinum Pass Winner experiences during the event
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Q&A w/Jonathan Newman
PokerNews: Can you tell us a bit about yourself (i.e. age, location, family, education, work, etc.)?
Jonathan Newman: I’m a 30-year-old poker player from Toronto, Canada. I was lucky to grow up with a great family – my dad was a doctor, and my mom was a teacher and professional musician. My family mostly consists of professionals with degrees, and I decided to follow a similar trajectory by getting a BA in Political Studies from Queen’s University as well as a Master’s in Teaching from the University of Toronto. I taught full-time for about six years before transitioning towards poker last year.
PN: How’d you get the mental and physical stamina to make it 17 days in a row online to end up clinching the title of winner of ONCOOP Leader Boards promotion and the coveted Platinum Pass?
JN: A strength of mine is being able to stay calm and level-headed while playing. From the beginning, I approached it like a marathon, not a sprint. I tried to remain even-keeled day to day. I was also constantly checking in on my mental state. Was I feeling frustrated, tired, or unfocused? Was that because of my diet, exercise, or sleep? When things were tough, I thought about how playing poker was much easier than teaching during the pandemic. Every day I just felt grateful that I even had this opportunity to chase the leaderboard.
PN: When and how did you learn to play poker?
JN: I learned to play poker when I was 14 at summer camp. We would play poker in the cabins and bet our tuck (candy), which was tons of fun. I was a massive whale back then and I punted off more than a few kit-kat bars! I was always fascinated by the game, but I only started taking it more seriously when I was working full-time in 2017 and felt like I could risk small amounts of money more comfortably. My game took off the most when I reached out to some very good players willing to study with me.
Jonathan “fuzztacular” Newman and other Ontario platinum pass winners at a Toronto meet up.
PN: How long have you been playing on PokerStars and what inspired you to join in the first place?
JN: My first recorded tournament cash was in 2017 on PokerStars. The main reason I joined was because I started watching a lot of Twitch and learned from those players. My favorites at the time were Kevin Martin, Parker Talbot, Jaime Staples, and AllinPav. I gravitated toward the streamers who explained their thought processes. A lot of my favorite players were Stars Pros, and the software always looked the most visually appealing so that’s where I put most of my volume!
PN: Is this your first tournament outside of Canada? What does this opportunity mean to you?
JN: This is my first tournament outside of Canada. The opportunity means the world to me. I always dreamed about playing in a big live event, and honestly, I never thought I would be playing a 25k buy-in. Getting to go to the Bahamas is incredibly fortunate, I have run well in so many areas of my life for that to happen.
PN: Have you ever played in any other major poker tournaments?
JN: As far as live poker, my experience is limited. I played a few local tournaments in Ontario before the pandemic. That said I’ve played a ton online!
PN: How and when did you decide to transition from being an elementary school teacher to playing poker full-time?
JN: Teaching during the pandemic was getting very grueling, and my dream was always to try playing poker full-time. I’m 30 now, felt like I had my finances in order, and thought that if I didn’t give myself the shot right now, when would I ever take that risk? Luckily things have worked out well so far.
“I spend most of my time playing and studying the game, so being around people who are just as obsessed with poker as I am is really exciting!”
PN: What’s your proudest poker accomplishment to date?
JN: My proudest accomplishment was winning the ONCOOP leaderboard. That showed consistency, dedication, and mental toughness. I was able to win six events overall and four within the span of two days. Even though I ran well in important spots, I managed to close out events and compete with the best players in Ontario. It was a great feeling.
PN: Aside from maybe winning, what are you most looking forward to about your upcoming PSPC stop? Any poker pros you would like to meet? If so, why would you like to meet them?
JN: I am looking forward to being in an environment surrounded by high-level poker players. I spend most of my time playing and studying the game, so being around people who are just as obsessed with poker as I am is really exciting! There are so many players I would love to meet, but I’m not sure who will be in the Bahamas.
The player I most look up to in terms of style and approach is Patrick Leonard. I would love to meet some high rollers and pick their brain. These players are at the top of the game for a reason – people like Kevin Rabichow, Jason Koon, Nick Petrangelo. I also want to meet “tonkaaaaP” (Parker Talbot), Spraggy (Ben Spragg) and Sam Grafton. They are amazing poker players and also incredibly funny people.
I got to hang out with Arlie Shaban at the PSPC winner’s meet-up at Jenn Carter’s house, which was an amazing experience. There are so many great people in poker!
PN: Will any friends or family be joining you in the Bahamas?
JN: Two of my closest friends Mike and Ian are joining me in the Bahamas. I’m so excited that I get to share this amazing experience with people who mean a lot to me!
*Images courtesy of Jonathan Newman.
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Christina is a Las Vegas-based freelance writer who discovered poker at the age of twelve. She’s been a contributor to PokerNews since 2022.
when the action was caught, and Custodio turned over 
for trips. Loeliger then attempted to send her cards facedown directly into the muck, but the dealer gave her resistance. She then swiped at the pot before exiting. Her cards were eventually exposed as 
for two small pairs.
