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Renan Ferreira vs. Rizvan Kuniev PFL 2 Odds, Time, and Prediction

Renan Ferreira vs. Rizvan Kuniev PFL 2 Odds, Time, and Prediction

Rizvan Kuniev is cruising on a 9-win streak, which is why it’s no surprise that oddsmakers see him as an odds-on favorite in Friday’s fight. However, Renan Ferreira is a fighter with an awesome fight portfolio, who’s already defeated a number of big faves, much bigger than Kuniev.

Renan Ferreira vs. Rizvan Kuniev Odds

Moneyline	Odds
Renan Ferreira	+170
Rizvan Kuniev	-200

*Odds taken from BetOnline on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

Place: The Theater at Virgin Hotels in Las Vegas, Nevada
Date: Friday, April 7, 2023
Time: ~10:00 PM ET
How to Watch: ESPN 2 / ESPN+

Renan Ferreira to Show the World He Deserves Respect

The 33-year-old Brazilian is a dictionary definition of a heavyweight. He’s big and strong and likes finishing his fights early. Ferreira is 9-3-2 in his professional career with only one of his fights going the distance. He’s got 7 wins by KO/TKO, which is his strongest weapon, but he’s also decent in grappling/wrestling despite having just one win by submission in his portfolio.

The win in question happened against Jared Vanderaa at LFA 74 in 2019. Sure, it happened before Vanderaa went to the UFC, but nevertheless, it’s still a huge achievement. The best thing is that Vanderaa isn’t the only UFC-affiliated fighter Ferreira’s fought.

In 2021, he fought Fabricio Werdum, the former UFC Heavyweight champ. He beat him by TKO in round 1, but it was later overturned as it became clear that Ferreira had previously tapped out.

After that fight, he went on to win three fights in the PFL. In his last two, we saw one of his fights (vs. Klidson Abreu) get declared no contest, even though he lost it by decision originally. And in his most recent fight, he suffered the third loss of his career – Ante Delija beat him by TKO in round 1. Still, losing to the winner of the 2022 PFL Heavyweight tournament isn’t something to be too embarrassed about.

Reasons Why Rizvan Kuniev Is the Betting Favorite

Born and raised in Dagestan, Rizvan Kuniev is 12-2-1 overall, with no losses inside the distance. He’s a well-rounded fighter with plenty of weapons in his arsenal. Kuniev is without a single loss since 2015, winning his last nine fights.

All this shows why bookies think of him as the favorite in the first fight of the PFL 2 main card. However, one needs to take into account that most of his recent fights were in local Russian competitions – Eagle FC, Gorilla Fighting Championship, and others.

He did, however, compete in Dana White’s Contender Series in 2021, which saw him win his fight by TKO. Still, that wasn’t enough for him to land a UFC contract.

Renan Ferreira vs. Rizvan Kuniev Prediction

Renan Ferreira is the underdog against Rizvan Kuniev, but we think the Brazilian has what it takes to cause an upset. He’s a great fighter who can put Kuniev to sleep.

Pick: Renan Ferreira to win by KO/TKO

Cybercriminals Have Set Their Sights on Ontario, GeoComply Says

Cybercriminals Have Set Their Sights on Ontario, GeoComply Says

Ontario’s budding iGaming market continues to be targeted by international scammers, a recent GeoComply report highlighted. This news comes a year after online gambling was launched in the Canadian province.

The launch of iGaming and online sports betting in Ontario has proven a success. However, this success has also attracted a lot of fraudsters, the report shows. While GeoComply emphasized that customers are most protected when playing with licensed operators, it also added that a lot of people have been trying to cheat the system.

Ontario Attracted a Lot of Attention

Starting with the good news, GeoComply said that the number of total player accounts in the province is set to exceed a million. Revenue, meanwhile, is on track to smash half-a-billion Canadian dollars.

GeoComply added that the launch of iGaming in Ontario attracted a lot of attention from players all over the world. Since the regulated market was launched in April last year, over 744,000 international users have attempted to log in 19.9 million times to Ontario operators.

The geolocation specialist added that 54,000 users from the United States have attempted 305,000 logins. It concluded that a total of 3.3 million location spoofing attempts have been made.

Many Fraudsters Were Drawn to the Market

While the Ontario market attracted the attention of players all over the world, it, unfortunately, attracted the attention of many fraudsters as well. According to GeoComply, the first year of iGaming in the province saw over 219,000 devices blocked from gambling for fraud reasons. GeoComply noted that it has detected a whopping 1,045 fraud rings affecting multiple operators.

GeoComply’s services, in particular, prevented 127,000 devices known to be associated with fraud from accessing the market. In addition, 56,000 devices with multiple users (a usual sign of bonus abuse) were barred from playing.

GeoComply also banned 34,000 that used illicit software that hid the players’ actual location. Lastly, the geolocation specialist was able to identify and block 1,500 jailbroken devices.

DiRienzo Noted that Cybercrime Rates Are Rising

The matter was addressed by Danny DiRienzo, GeoComply’s director of risk services. He said that online fraud is a serious problem that continues to get worse. He noted that the recorded fraud attempts mostly included identity theft, bonus abuse and some instances of account takeovers and credit card chargebacks.

Ontario is such a large market and the opening of any market results in bonus offerings attracting fraudsters. This, coupled with the traditional gray market operations in Canada, resulted in experienced fraudsters hunting bonuses from day one, as anyone with a set of stolen identities could collect bonuses from several operators.

Danny DiRienzo

DiRienzo concluded that GeoComply will continue to vigilantly protect the Ontarian iGaming market from fraud.

Casinolytics: A Look into the Most Streamed Slots of Q1 2023

Casinolytics: A Look into the Most Streamed Slots of Q1 2023

Casinolytics, a company that analyzes data about the performance of various online casino games and suppliers, has provided GamblingNews with insights into the most streamed slots of Q1 2023. By leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning, the iGaming specialist gathered information from major video sharing platforms, such as YouTube, Twitch and Kick.

Casinolytics pointed out that the most watched game in the first quarter of the year was Pragmatic Play’s hit Gates of Olympus. The title continues to maintain its 2022 momentum and is still enjoyed by thousands of casino enthusiasts.

While all of the games in the top 10 watched slots category belong to either Hacksaw Gaming or Pragmatic Play, some games from other providers managed to slip their way into the top 10 most streamed slots ranking. These included as Play’n GO’s Reactoonz and Push Gaming’s Retro Tapes, which were the eighth and ninth most streamed slots of Q1 respectively.

The top two places in that category were occupied by Pragmatic Play’s Gates of Olympus and Sugar Rush. Hacksaw succeeded in claiming the third spot with its Wanted Dead or a Wild. The latter game performed better in terms of actual viewership, beating Sugar Rush for the second spot.

Here is a comprehensive table of how the games ranked:

Top 10 Most Watched Slots of Q1 2023

• Gates of Olympus – Pragmatic Play
• Wanted Dead or a Wild – Hacksaw Gaming
• Sugar Rush – Pragmatic Play
• RIP City – Hacksaw Gaming
• Sweet Bonanza – Pragmatic Play
• The Dog House – Pragmatic Play
• Dork Unit – Hacksaw Gaming
• The Dog House Multihold – Pragmatic Play
• Fruit Party – Pragmatic Play
• Wild West Duels – Pragmatic Play

Top 10 Most Streamed Slots of Q1 2023

• Gates of Olympus – Pragmatic Play
• Sugar Rush – Pragmatic Play
• Wanted Dead or a Wild – Hacksaw Gaming
• Sweet Bonanza – Pragmatic Play
• Fruit Party – Pragmatic Play
• RIP City – Hacksaw Gaming
• The Dog House – Pragmatic Play
• Retro Tapes – Push Gaming
• Reactoonz – Play’n GO
• Hand of Anubis – Hacksaw Gaming

Pragmatic Play Is on a Roll

Pragmatic Play as a whole has been performing well, retaining its position as the number one providers in terms of online views. Hacksaw Gaming, which continues to prove itself as a strong contender, was the second most watched game provider. It was followed by Nolimit City in the third place.

Here is the full ranking, according to data from Casinolytics:

Top 10 Most Watched Game Providers

• Pragmatic Play
• Hacksaw Gaming
• Nolimit City
• Push Gaming
• Play’n GO
• Relax Gaming
• Elk Studios
• Thunderkick
• Big Time Gaming
• Yggdrasil

Twitch Remains the Most Popular Platform for Streaming

Casinolytics also reported that Twitch attracted the most slot viewers (47.3%). The second-ranking platform was Kick which attracted 32.7% of the viewers. YouTube was in third place with 18.4% of the views.

Casinolytics vowed to continue examining the market and providing an accurate view of the latest trends and developments in the iGaming industry.

Martin Zamani Wins U.S. Poker Open Finale for $666K, Named Overall Champ

Martin Zamani Wins U.S. Poker Open Finale for $666K, Named Overall Champ

The PokerGO Tour (PGT) U.S. Poker Open has a new champion after wrapping up on April 4 with Event #10: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em, the biggest buy-in of the series that drew 37 runners for a prize pool of $1.9 million. Martin Zamani came out on top after defeating Nick Petrangelo in heads-up play to take home $666,000 and the golden eagle trophy.

The final table of the marquee finale event included Jeremy Ausmus (3rd – $296,000), who earlier finished second in Event #5: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $149,600 and was also looking for the overall title, all-time money leader Justin Bonomo (4th – $203,500) and Event #9: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em champion Dan Smith (5th – $148,000).

Event #10: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results

	Place	Player	Country	Prize
	1	Martin Zamani	United States	$666,000
	2	Nick Petrangelo	United States	$444,000
	3	Jeremy Ausmus	United States	$296,000
	4	Justin Bonomo	United States	$203,500
	5	Dan Smith	United States	$148,000
	6	Chris Brewer	United States	$92,500

Lighting Up the PokerGO Studio

Zamani has had recent success on the high-roller circuit after making headlines last year for accusing then-all-time money leader Bryn Kenney of running a cult-like cheating stable, including a third-place finish in the earlier Event #3: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $130,200. The Floridian had an interesting answer when asked by a sideline reporter about how his approach differs from his elite high-stakes opponents: “I’m high.”

Sideline reporter @nataliedbode spoke with @martin_zamani on break about his poker success.

— PokerGO (@PokerGO)

Zamani needed the victory to win the overall U.S. Poker Open title and he was able to get it to end the series with 570 points to deny Ren Lin (465 points) and finish ahead of Sam Soverel (457 points) and Dan Smith (442 points).

In addition to earning the $50,000 championship bonus, Zamani joined Sean Winter, David Peters and Stephen Chidwick on the prestigious list of U.S. Poker Open champions.

U.S. Poker Open Leaderboard Top 10

	RANK	PLAYER	POINTS
	1	Martin Zamani	570
	2	Ren Lin	465
	3	Sam Soverel	457
	4	Dan Smith	442
	5	Joey Weissman	429
	6	Darren Elias	339
	7	Chris Brewer	361
	8	Isaac Kempton	344
	9	Jeremy Ausmus	328
	10	Nacho Barbero	303

Haxton Reaches $5 Million in 2023

The ten-event U.S. Poker Open festival saw victories from some of poker’s biggest names, including Phil Hellmuth, who won Event #5: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $211,200 and his first U.S. Poker Open title.

Later in the series, rising star Isaac Kempton won Event #6: $15,000 Pot-Limit Omaha for $279,000 and his first victory in the PokerGO Studio after several second, third and fourth-place finishes in the past year. Meanwhile, four-time World Poker Tour (WPT) champion Darren Elias added picked up PGT title by winning Event #7: $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em for $313,200.

In Event #8: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em, Joey Weissman was after his second series title after winning the opening $10,000 event for $231,000 but fell to Isaac Haxton, who took home $423,000 and his fourth high-roller victory of the year. Not only did Haxton win the $50,000 PokerGO Cup finale in January for $598,000, he took down two PokerStars Caribbean Adventure (PCA) High Rollers for respective scores of $1.1 million and $1.6 million.

Haxton has had several other high rollers scores this year and, as PokerGO pointed out, his victory made him the first player to reach $5 million in earnings in 2023.

The high-stakes veteran has been criticized by some for wearing an N95 mask in his recent winner’s photos and took to Twitter to send a message to the haters.

The best part of winning poker tournaments is definitely the money. But the second best part is how mad the biggest… https://t.co/e2qsBvpgpZ

— Isaac Haxton (@ikepoker)

Hellmuth was also after a second title but fell in fifth for $108,000, while others who made deep runs included Alex Foxen (6th – $81,000), Bill Klein (4th – $135,000) and Dan Smith (3rd – $189,000).

Event #8: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results

	Place	Player	Country	Prize
	1	Isaac Haxton	United States	$423,000
	2	Joey Weissman	United States	$283,500
	3	Dan Smith	United States	$189,000
	4	Bill Klein	United States	$135,000
	5	Phil Hellmuth	United States	$108,000
	6	Alex Foxen	United States	$81,000
	7	Chris Brewer	United States	$67,500
	8	Masashi Oya	Japan	$54,000

Smith Denies Lin

According to PokerGO updates, Smith had entered the final table of Event #8 with the chip lead before going out in third. When he entered the final table of Event #9: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em second in chips, he was able to get the job done for $399,500.

Dan Smith

Lin was yet another player looking for a second title but was denied by Smith to take home $258,500 to be the frontrunner to be the overall champion before Zamani closed out in Event #10. Meanwhile, Daniel Negreanu finished in seventh for $47,000 after earlier finishing fourth in Event #4: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha for $77,000.

Event #9: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em Final Table Results

	Place	Player	Country	Prize
	1	Dan Smith	United States	$399,500
	2	Ren Lin	United States	$258,500
	3	Brian Kim	United States	$176,250
	4	Cary Katz	United States	$129,250
	5	Punnat Punsri	Thailand	$94,000
	6	Nick Schulman	United States	$70,500
	7	Daniel Negreanu	Canada	$47,000

2023 U.S. Poker Open Winners

A full list of winners at the 2023 U.S. Poker Open is available in the table below.

	EVENT	ENTRANTS	PRIZE POOL	WINNER	COUNTRY	PRIZE (IN USD)
	Event #1: $10,000 NL Hold’em	105	$1,050,000	Joey Weissman	United States	$231,000
	Event #2: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em	105	$1,050,000	Ren Lin	United States	$231,000
	Event #3: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em	93	$930,000	Sam Soverel	United States	$213,900
	Event #4: $10,000 Pot-Limit Omaha	77	$770,000	Allen Le	United States	$200,200
	Event #5: $10,000 No-Limit Hold’em	88	$880,000	Phil Hellmuth	United States	$221,200
	Event #6: $15,000 Pot-Limit Omaha	62	$930,000	Isaac Kempton	United States	$279,000
	Event #7: $15,000 No-Limit Hold’em	87	$1,305,000	Darren Elias	United States	$313,200
	Event #8: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em	54	$135,000	Isaac Haxton	United States	$423,000
	Event #9: $25,000 No-Limit Hold’em	47	$1,175,000	Dan Smith	United States	$1,175,000
	Event #10: $50,000 No-Limit Hold’em	37	$1,850,000	Martin Zamani	United States	$666,000

_{Photos courtesy PokerGO}

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Martin Zamani took down the $50,000 U.S. Poker Open finale for $666,000 and the overall series title.

Liverpool vs. Arsenal Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction

Liverpool vs Chelsea Premier League Odds, Time, and Prediction

Liverpool is without a win since March 5, when they demolished Manchester United 7-0. It was the last time the Reds played at Anfield. They’re back home this Sunday, but oddsmakers don’t think they’re going to do anything like that this time. Why? Because their opponent is the Premier League table leader, Arsenal.

Liverpool vs. Arsenal Premier League Odds

Moneyline	Odds
Liverpool	+175
Draw	+260
Arsenal	+145

Goals Total	Odds
Over 3.5	+175
Under 3.5	-227

*Odds taken from bet365 on Wednesday, April 5, 2023.

When, Where, and How to Watch?

Place: Anfield in Liverpool, England
Date: Sunday, April 9, 2023
Time: 11:30 AM ET
How to Watch: Peacock

The Reds Coming Home After Over a Month

It’s been more than a month since the Reds played at Anfield. It happened on May 5, 2023, when they defeated the Red Devils 7-0. Since then, they played four games on the road, losing three of those and drawing one.

Two of those losses happened in the Premier League (to Bournemouth and Man City), and one in the Champions League (to Real Madrid). In their most recent game, they drew 0-0 with Chelsea in the EPL.

They didn’t score against Chelsea, but the Reds offense sure does look dangerous. It’s because pretty much all of their forwards are fit, which hasn’t been the case in a while. Unfortunately, they still do have some problems with injuries in other departments. For instance, they’re going to be without three midfielders on Sunday – Thiago Alcantara, Naby Keita, and Stefan Bajcetic.

The Gunners Going All-In on the Prem

They’re out of the Europa League, as well as the FA Cup and the EFL Cup. What this means is that the only competition they can win is the Premier League. And they’re serious about doing it!

The Gunners are sitting in the No. 1 position in the EPL standings with six points more than the second-placed Man City, who do have one game in hand.

With nine more rounds in the 2022-23 Premier League, the race for the title is far from being over. The good news for the Gunners’ fans is that their boys have been terrific in the English top flight. They’re rising on a 6-win streak in the Prem, scoring four goals in four of those games.

They might not necessarily score as many goals on Sunday, but we can definitely see them break Liverpool’s defense. Whether that’s going to be enough for another three points, we can’t say for certain.

Liverpool vs. Arsenal Prediction

This game screams “draw.” The two teams are very similar in terms of player quality, not to mention that both are very motivated. The Reds wanna do great in front of their fans at Anfield, while the Gunners are in need of points to continue their title challenge.

Pick: Liverpool and Arsenal to draw; over 3.5 goals

Caesars’ Tropicana Online Casino Relaunches in NJ

Caesars’ Tropicana Online Casino Relaunches in NJ

Caesars Entertainment has unveiled the relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino in New Jersey. The refreshed online gaming app now offers even better casino experiences to Caesars players. The integration of Caesars’ loyalty program, Caesars Rewards, has also been improved, providing loyal clients with new opportunities.

To play with Caesars, New Jersey players can either visit TropicanaCasino.com or download the smartphone app. Customers can expect to find a rich selection of casino games, including roulette, thrilling slots from leading studios, video poker and live dealer card games.

Every single bet earns players Tier Credits and Reward Credits. The Tier Credits contribute to players’ status, while the Reward Credits can be redeemed for exclusive Caesars Rewards prizes and discounts.

Caesars will furthermore provide new New Jersey customers with an exciting welcome offer. The company will also run various promotions several times a week, making sure that players always have something to look forward to.

Caesars Cannot Wait to Engage NJ Audiences

Caesars Digital’s VP of iGaming, Matthew Sunderland, commented on the matter. He noted that Caesars is well-known in New Jersey thanks to the thrilling gaming experiences it provides. The relaunch of Tropicana Online Casino will allow his team to provide customers with “the best iGaming products in the industry.

We’re confident this new offering delivers an elevated online casino experience with rewards that can’t be matched, similar to the industry-best experiences customers enjoy at Tropicana Atlantic City.

Matthew Sunderland, VP of iGaming, Caesars Digital

Meanwhile, Joseph Giunta, Tropicana Atlantic City’s SVP and GM, said that his team is proud to give good gaming content to local customers. He said that Tropicana Online Casino will engage players with best-in-class experiences at the tip of their fingers.

We are pleased to offer our guests the convenience of enjoying their favorite casino games in a fresh and responsible manner, right at their fingertips.

Joseph Giunta, SVP & GM, Tropicana AC

At the same time, Caesars will remain committed to responsible gambling. The company will encourage responsible play with Tropicana Online Casino, urging the players to use the multiple tools available to them.

In addition, Caesars introduced two new safer gambling policies. The first is its universal exclusion policy, which will bar self-excluded people from playing with Tropicana. The second has seen Caesars adopt an enhanced 21+ gaming policy, restricting Caesars Rewards accounts to individuals who are 21 or older.

Speaking of Caesars, a new petition seeks to end the deal between the casino giant and Michigan State University.

Play’n GO Solidifies Its European Presence With a New Spanish License

Play’n GO Solidifies Its European Presence With a New Spanish License

Leading online casino game provider Play’n GO has recently secured a license from the Spanish regulator, Dirección General de Ordenación del Juego (DGOJ), allowing the company to offer its rich portfolio of games to Spanish players. The event marks a significant milestone for the company, expanding its global reach and strengthening its position as a leading supplier in Europe and Latin America.

The Developer Is a Leader in Responsible Gaming

Spain is well-known for its strict regulations, making Play’n GO’s DGOJ license a testament to the developer’s commitment to delivering safe, high-quality gaming experiences. The country’s online gaming market is one of the largest in Europe and should provide significant long-term opportunities. Play’n GO head of sales and account management Magnus Thalin was excited to partner with Spanish operators, spreading the company’s industry-leading content.

With new game releases every week, we look forward to working closely with our customers in Spain to provide the best and safest casino gaming experience for all players in the region.

Magnus Thalin, Play’n GO, head of sales and account management

Spanish players will soon enjoy Play’n GO’s exciting and engaging gaming experiences. The developer has released several new critically acclaimed titles in recent months, including Colt Lightning, Pilgrim of Dead, and Canine Carnage. Play’n GO’s commitment to responsible gaming helps it stand ahead of the competition, thanks to certifications from eCOGRA and the Global Gambling Guidance Group.

Play’n GO Continues To Build Upon Its Global Presence

The new license advances Play’n GO’s ongoing focus on branching out to new markets and establishing partnerships with key industry players. The company has a strong presence in the Old Continent, with licenses from the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, and Swedish Gambling Authority. It also acquired the required permissions to operate in Colombia and Argentina, spearheading its push into Latin America.

North America is another region of interest, as more and more US states legalize online sports betting. Play’n GO is active across four jurisdictions in the country after acquiring its newest Connecticut license. The company’s success and seemingly tireless momentum originate directly from its commitment to quality and innovation, earning it a place as a leader in the online gaming world.

Play’n GO is in the perfect position to continue its international expansion by following its tried-and-true strategy of securing new licenses and attracting operators with a constant flow of novel and innovative games. The company’s focus on delivering industry-leading player experiences has allowed it to stand out in a crowded market and attract a loyal following, ensuring its continued success in the years to come.

Can Mariano’s Queens Hold Up in This Massive Hustler Casino Live Pot?

Can Mariano's Queens Hold Up in This Massive Hustler Casino Live Pot?

Mariano has been making a name for himself in the poker vlogging streets over the past couple of years. This hand is one of the biggest pots he has ever played!

The hand took place on the Hustler Casino Live stream where they were playing an usual $5/$5/$100 BB Ante game. A huge hand took place as two players, Mike X and Francisco, had ace-king and Mariano was sitting in the middle with pocket queens!

Francisco gave off a huge live tell in this hand as he decided to pick up his cards and show his opponent after sighing when Mariano called Mike X’s all-in!

The hand kicked off with Mike X raising to $800 with and Mariano three-betting to $2,400.

I like Mike X’s big raise here given that the massive ante is in play. Over to Mariano, I think this is an easy three-bet and he can get it in if Mike X comes over the top.

Francisco then cold-called on the button with ace-king and he was in a dicey situation. If he four-bets and Mariano shoves all-in, ace-king is actually not in that great of shape against most players’ five-bet shoving ranges. But calling is not a great option either because Mike X could go all in and Marino could call. I think it could go either way, but I probably would have four-bet the ace-king.

Mike X then four-bet jammed for $13,880 and Mariano was left with another decision with Francisco behind him with a stack of $43,990. Francisco gave off a tell by showing his hand to the player next to him, something he probably wouldn’t do with aces or kings.

Jonathan Little — Jonathan Little reviews a hand played by Mariano on HCL

If he can remove these hands from Francisco’s range, Mariano can just call to keep in Francisco’s worse hands. Mariano will want to call with his best hands like aces, kings and queens and may want to make an exploitative shove with hands like jacks or nines to get better hands to fold.

What would you do in Mariano’s situation?

Mariano took some time to call and Francisco then quickly moved all in for $43,990. If Francisco is confident Mariano doesn’t have aces or kings, I think shoving is the right play. If he can ever get Mariano to fold, that is excellent. That said, I don’t think Francisco should have snap-raised all in since he probably wouldn’t do that with aces.

Mariano called just as quickly, which I don’t fault him for given the way this hand went down. After some discussion, the three players agreed to run it once and Mariano had to hope his queens would hold up.

The flop of kept Mariano ahead but gave Francisco a chance to scoop with a backdoor flush draw. The increased his odds before the peeled off on the river to win him the massive pot.

The best hand doesn’t always hold up and Francisco scooped a big pot while delivering a tough beat to Mariano.

For more on this hand check out my breakdown in the following video:

Jonathan Little is a professional poker player and author with over $7,000,000 in live tournament earnings. He writes a weekly educational blog and hosts a podcast at JonathanLittlePoker.com. Sign up to learn poker from Jonathan for free at PokerCoaching.com. You can follow him on Twitter @JonathanLittle.

GGPoker’s Progressive Knockout Tournament Will Be Another High-Paying Spectacle

GGPoker’s Progressive Knockout Tournament Will Be Another High-Paying Spectacle

Rapidly growing online poker platform GGPoker announced its newest high-octane poker tournament, featuring many exciting events focusing on eliminating opposing players. Participants will receive bounties for each defeated opponent, guaranteeing fast-paced games full of memorable moments. The 2022 Bounty Hunter Series continues the GGPoker’s tradition of hosting eye-catching events to aid its global expansion ambitions.

Random Bounties Mean Even Losers Can Win Big

GGPoker’s growing popularity has much to do with its substantial prize pools, which stand among the biggest in the industry. The company’s upcoming Bounty Hunter Series is no exception, promising at least $50 million in prizes across six headline events and various side games. Even players who don’t make it to the final table can win big by collecting bounties on their opponents.

The Bounty Hunter Series continues the tradition of progressive knockout tournaments where players compete for the tournament prize pool and can earn a bonus for every opponent they eliminate. This year’s iteration features randomized bounties at the later stages of the events, meaning that even a losing player can score big with a bit of luck.

The more knockouts under your belt, the more bounty prizes you’ll claim; everyone joins the table with a target on their back, which makes play more breakneck than ever!

Paul Burke, GGPoker head of PR

The Mystery Bounty Main Event’s buy-in stages will run from 16 April to 1 May, featuring a top bounty prize of $500k. This unique format makes for exciting and dynamic gameplay, as players are encouraged to play aggressively and go for the win. Top-scoring participants can go home with a life-changing amount of money, but the tournament’s popularity means that competition will be fierce.

The Company Is Well on Its Way to Becoming a Global Poker Leader

The event is the latest milestone in GGPoker’s efforts to establish itself as the leading online poker brand. The platform recently updated its Super Million$ leaderboard, making it easier for top players to track their performance and incentivizing members to compete at the highest level. Top players will also get Super Platinum Level, receiving 100% cashback in future events.

GGPoker realizes that eye-catching tournaments and large prize pools alone do not guarantee success if players cannot access them. To that end, the company has pursued aggressive worldwide expansion. The start of 2023 marked GGPoker’s first foray into Vietnam thanks to a deal with Triton Poker, closely followed by a new Czech Republic license, allowing fans in the country to access its global database.

Expanding into such thriving online gaming markets helps GGPoker maintain its significant momentum, extending its reach and allowing even more impressive tournaments. The recent string of successes demonstrates the company’s commitment to offering the grandest and most exciting online poker experiences to players of all levels to players worldwide.

Wizard Games Releases New Slot Called the Funky Boombox

Wizard Games Releases New Slot Called the Funky Boombox

Innovative iGaming studio and NeoGames subsidiary, Wizard Games, announced the release of a new, colorful and groovy 5×3 slot game called The Funky Boombox. Released Wednesday, the new game takes online players on a trip down memory lane, while at the same time delivering engaging and rewarding features. Featuring the nostalgic sounds of the ’80s, the new game offers unique bonuses and mechanics, combined with quality graphics and sounds.

The Funky Boombox Metrics Overview

Reels: 5
Rows: 3
Paylines: 30
RTP: 96.23% | 94.24% | 88.03%
Hit Freq: 49.75% | 50.11% | 49.53%
Max Win: €332,600 | €406,500 | €393,000
Volatility: Low-Medium
Min/Max Bet: 0.50/100
Release date: April 5, 2023

The New Slot Brings Engaging Features

The colorful new slot game offers different retro-style symbols, including a boom box, a mix tape, a Walkman, as well as arcade games. Additionally, the game has special symbols such as a vinyl record that represents Retro Wheel, while two different girls represent the Wild and Free Spins symbols.

Wizard Games’ The Funky Boombox shows the reel in the middle of the screen, standing out with vibrant colors. The background of the game features a classic ’80s diner while the soundtrack matches the retro theme of the game.

“Players around the world have loved discovering exciting mechanics and features within our recent hit releases, so we’re thrilled to present The Funky Boombox with its variety of ways to win.“

Joey Hurtado, managing director at Wizard Games

Joey Hurtado, Wizard Games’ managing director, explained that the new game delivers highly popular features and mechanics. He added that online players enjoy such mechanics and pointed out that The Funky Boombox offers a variety of chances for wins. Finally, Hurtado said: “With colorful, engaging visuals, a nostalgic ‘80s soundtrack and plenty of chances for players to land bonuses and wins with Collect Pots and the Free Spins bonus, we can’t wait to see the reception to this release.”

Boombox Multipliers, Funky Wheel and Pick and Match Mechanic

The base game of the 5×3 slot enables players to grow progressive Collect Pots. This, according to Wizard Games is boosted when five or more Funky Boombox symbols land on the reels, regardless of where. The more Boombox symbols the players secure, the higher the multiplier.

Additionally, the game offers a Funky Wheel spin. To activate this functionality, the players need to land three Funky Wheel symbols on the first, third and fifth reels. This takes them to a special Funky Wheel Bonus round that gives players a chance “to collect credits and multipliers or a progressive Collect Pot prize.”

Last but not least, online players can also benefit from the Free Spins feature that activates a Pick and Match mechanic. To activate this, players need to land three Free Spins symbols on the reels. Then they will have the option to choose three matching tiles that can reveal up to 20 free games.

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