Posts made in December 2022

What does 9 6 mean in video poker?

There are dozens of types of poker, and video poker is one of the more popular versions. Within the broader categories of video poker and poker, you can play many different variations of the game. Poker is believed to have been created hundreds of years ago and played right across the world, in some form, ever since.

Video poker is a new phenomenon compared to traditional games. However, it is still well established compared to other online gambling markets, such as digital casinos, which have emerged in the last 10 to 15 years. Crypto video poker is becoming also popular, with many people opting to play with Bitcoin and Ethereum instead of dollars or euros.

In video poker, a 9 6 means full-play jacks or better. This is a common term that is used and is the most popular and well-known version of video poker. Once computer technology entered popular culture throughout the 1980s, video poker spearheaded the gaming revolution underpinning this seismic cultural change.

Video poker still has a core group of enthusiasts who often prefer to play it over other casino games and traditional poker games such as Texas Hold Em.

Whilst playing a physical game of poker relies on reading your opponent’s body language, video poker works slightly differently. Players prefer to opt for a strategy-heavy approach that allows them to gamble in solace without having to play mind games which can be mentally exhausting throughout a long session.

Why Is 9 6 The Most Popular Method?

As the payoff for a full house is 9 times the bet and the payoff for a flush is 6 times the bet, the odds multiplier is enough for regular players to fancy their chances. It is considered the best mix of risk vs reward when partaking in a video poker game.

Players want the opportunity to win a good bit of money, but they also don’t want to enter a game where the odds of a return are so astronomical that there isn’t any point in playing. Therefore, the full play jacks or better method satisfies both of these questions.

How To Establish If A Video Poker Machine Is 9 6

Previously, in the primitive days of video poker, the way you could identify a 9 6 was very straightforward. All you needed to look out for was the 9/6 “fraction”. This refers to a one-coin payoff for a flush or a full house. If the pay table clearly showed that it allowed this type of payoff, you’d easily identify this type of machine as a full play jacks or better 9 6 machine.

Do You Have More Chance Of Winning On This Machine?

No, video poker machines have a built-in mechanism that randomly generates payout and deals the cards in random order. Although plenty of players prefer this type of game due to the payout you get for a flush or full house, you aren’t more likely to win with this type of video poker machine when compared to any other poker game. This includes games played in the physical casino and other digital poker games, including video and virtual games online.

You must ensure that you keep your experience fun. This is the key aim of any online game you play. Suppose you have started spending more time on your casino game than you anticipated or started spending more money than you initially planned. In that case, these are both red flags and issues you need to address immediately.

Gambling should not be seen as a form of income. If you begin to chase losses and gamble angrily, you need to make sure that you consult a professional who will help you address these issues as quickly as possible to stop you from losing any more money.

Coi Leray – Players

Multi-platinum superstar Coi Leray recently unleashed a new song “Players” which instantly exploded on social media with dance challenges and fan engaged versions of the song. Today, she added the Jersey Club Remix of “Players” by DJ Smallz 732 to all digital streaming platforms via Uptown Records/Republic Records.

Listen to “Players” (DJ Smallz 732 Jersey Club Remix) —HERE.

Listen to “Players”—HERE.

As an early adopter of teasing music via TikTok, Coi Leray has been praised for her mastery of the platform. With her new song “Players,” she shared a preview on TikTok, and it instantly attracted over 5 million views. Once the audio was officially released it blasted off like a rocket with over 3 million cumulative streams in two weeks and popular remixes. Most notably DJ Smallz 732 created a Jersey Club Remix that received over 250 million views and nearly 400 thousand video creates on TikTok.

The original song features a sample of “The Message” by Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five. Coi Leray rips through one bold and braggadocious bar after another, exuding confidence and charisma. It pops off with the instantly unshakable hook as she proves, “‘Cause girls is players too.” Upon release, it received critical acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, E! News, Essence, XXL and more. It simultaneously jumped to the top of numerous popular playlists on streaming platforms including #OnRepeat on Apple Music and Feelin Myself on Spotify.

Additionally “Players” has entered the charts. On Apple Music it’s dominating at #1 in New York City, Top 20 United States, and Top 200 Global Songs. While on Shazam it’s also having success as #1 on the New York City Top 50 and entered at #46 on the Top 200 Songs chart.

“Players” lands in the wake of “Fly Sh!t,” which has already raked in over 9 million cumulative streams. Right out of the gate, Our Generation Music noted, “At this point, it feels like every track Leray previews seems to immediately blow up across social media. If she keeps pumping out addictive tracks like ‘Fly Sh!t,’ her fan base is bound to grow as she does as an artist.” Meanwhile, Rap Radar summed the track up best, “It’s going down.”

Everything just paves the way for more music from Coi Leray soon.

Adding model to her resume, Coi Leray has stepped into the forefront as an editorial powerhouse. i-D Magazine put their lens on the photogenic star for the The Royalty Issue of the Winter Magazine and stated, “she’s ready to make an indelible mark on the culture and become a household name.” Elsewhere V Magazine included her in their Winter issue in an interview with the legendary Angie Martinez titled, “Caught up in the rapture of Coi Leray.”

This year, Coi has come into her own as one of the most exciting live performers of her era. She recently ignited the stages at Houston Pride, WOO HAH! X Rolling Loud, Longitude Festival, and Rolling Loud Portugal, to name a few. She was recently announced on the lineup for Rolling Loud California taking over Inglewood in March 2023.

Coi Leray recently released her highly anticipated debut album, TRENDSETTER which received critical acclaim. Listen to TRENDSETTER—HERE.

“No More Parties” RIAA 2X platinum-certified
“Big PURR(Prrdd)” ft. Pooh Shiesty RIAA gold-certified
“TWINNEM” 6+ million video creates + 19 billion views + 100 million global streams.
“Blick Blick” with Nicki Minaj peaked #1 on Apple iTunes in 16 countries
“Blick Blick” with Nicki Minaj debuted #1 on Billboard’s Digital Song Sales Chart
“Blick Blick” with Nicki Minaj debuted on Top 10 TikTok US Top Tracks chart
“Blick Blick” with Nicki Minaj is Coi’s second Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 Hit and Highest Debuting Career Single
TRENDSETTER is the biggest first week for a debut album by a female Hip-Hop artist in the U.S. this year
Approaching 3 BILLION global streams and counting
XXL’s highly coveted 2021 Freshman Class cover
2021 Late-night television debut on NBC’s The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Nominated for “Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist” 2021 American Music Awards
Nominated for “Best Female Hip-Hop Artist” & “Best New Artist” 2021 BET Awards
Nominated for “Female Rapper of the Year” & “Best New Artist of the Year” 2022 XXL Awards
Nominated for “Best New Hip-Hop Artist of the Year” & “TikTok Bop of the Year” 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards
Rolling Stone’s “Breakthrough 25,” Billboard’s “Emerging Artists,” iHeartRadio’s “On The Verge,” and YouTube’s “Artist On The Rise”
Face of SKIMS “Cozy Collection” by Kim Kardashian West.
Completed the sold-out “Back Outside Tour” with Lil Baby and Lil Durk

Chris Brown – Under The Influence

Grammy-winning phenomenon Chris Brown announced his UK and European Under The Influence headline tour for 2023 last Friday and within minutes the entire 19-show tour sold out, including four nights at London’s renowned O2 Arena, two nights at Accor Arena inParis, two nights at Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam and more. The forthcoming tour will have rising global Jamaican rap/dancehall trap artist Skillibeng as the special guest.

The 19-date stretch, produced by Live Nation, kicks off at Dublin’s 3Arena with his two shows February 11 and 12, before heading to the UK for his first headline shows in over 10 years, then onto France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, closing the tour back in the UK in Manchester at AO Arena onThursday, March 9.

Brown released his Gramm nominated BREEZY (Deluxe) album in July (click here to listen) and the alternative BREEZY – It’s Giving Christmas version in November (click here to listen). The July 33-track deluxe version, up for“Best R&B Album” at the 65th Grammy Awards, added Anderson .Paak and Davido to the already star-studded list of features from major artists that included H.E.R., Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller and more. The It’s Giving Christmas version includes the two holiday singles, “It’s Giving Christmas” and “No Time Like Christmas.” Healso released live performance videos of the Christmas singles – watch “It’s Giving Christmas” HERE and “No Time Like Christmas” HERE. The original version of his 12th studio album BREEZY, which came out in the end of June, debuted at #2 on the R&B Albums and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts and #4 on the Billboard 200 chart, marking this as Chris Brown’s 11th album to chart in the top 10 on both the Billboard 200 and R&B/Hip-Hop Albums charts. Recently, Brown’s single “Under The Influence” fromIndigo (Extend) gained major popularity the past few months and currently has over 1 billion global streams across all platforms worldwide. It also reached #1 globally and in the US on Apple Music in addition to reaching #6 on the Spotify Global chart.

Throughout his career, Brown has continued to break records – even his own – and received a plethora of accolades. Chris Brown currently stands as the R&B singer with the most Hot 100 entries in Billboard history to-date. The original version of “Go Crazy” topped his single “No Guidance” as the longest running #1 song on Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart at 28 weeks and counting. In the past two years alone, he’s garnered nominations and wins from multiple award shows. “Go Crazy” won three Soul Train Awards in 2020 for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Dance Performance and garnered seven more nominations in 2021. He was also nominated for seven Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Song (“Go Crazy”), four BET Awards including Video of the Year (“Go Crazy”) and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, two BET Hip-Hop Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video (“Go Crazy”) and Best Duo or Group, and two MTV Video Music Awards for Best R&B Song (for two songs – “Go Crazy” and “Come Through” with H.E.R.). In 2022, Brown has been nominated for NAACP Image Awards for Outstanding Duo, Group or Collaboration – Contemporary (“Go Crazy (Remix)” with Young Thug, Lil Durk, Future and Latto) and theBET Awards for Best Male R&B/Pop Artist. Chris recently won Favorite Male R&B Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards and Best R&B/Soul Male Artist at the 2022 Soul Train Awards.

Watch Under The Influence HERE.

Buy/Stream BREEZY – It’s Giving Christmas HERE.

Buy/Stream BREEZY (Deluxe) HERE.

Juice WRLD – F2F

Juice WRLD new single “Face 2 Face” out now (Watch Music Video Here). “Face 2 Face” follows the release of “In My Head,” which released last month. Earlier this year, Juice WRLD released Fighting Demons (Digital Deluxe). Listen to “Face 2 Face [Here]. December 8th marked the 2nd Annual Juice WRLD Day in Chicago, IL. In partnership with The Live Free 999 Foundation, the event brought together his closest family, friends, collaborators and over 18,000 fans for an immersive experience celebrating his life and music.

In April of 2020, Juice’s mother Carmela Wallace announced the establishment of the Live Free 999 Fund, which receives additional support via Grade A and Interscope Records in addition to individual donations. The Live Free 999 Fund honors the legacy of her son by supporting young people in their battles and to do so with love, joy, and emotional honesty.

For more information on the Live Free 999 Fund see [HERE].

Released on July 10th, 2020, Legends Never Die had a record-shattering debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and spent two weeks at the top spot and has since landed five singles in the top ten on the Billboard Hot 100.

ROLLING STONE × ROSALÍA

ROSALÍA Is The COVER STORY of the New Issue of ROLLING STONE (January 2023).

This Makes ROSALÍA The First All-Spanish Language Female Music Artist To Appear On The U.S. Cover Of Rolling Stone, And Is A One-Year Bookend To The Inaugural Issue of Rolling Stone en Español’s Cover Preview Of Her Landmark MOTOMAMI Album

ENGLISH COVER STORY – SPANISH COVER STORY

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“How Rosalía Became Pop’s Most Fearless Superstar: The Spanish artist resisted industry pressures, refused to compromise, and made one of 2022’s boldest albums. … with chameleonic abilities, seeing her wide-ranging trajectory as a brave and prophetic vision of a world without boundaries… a disciplined musician, intense about her love of high art and classical influences, but well-versed in the internet… For three years, she worked on an album that was constantly evolving. … Finally, in March, she released Motomami, a collision of styles and genres that packed all of the commotion around her into one ballsy, brilliant statement…. Crystallizing Rosalía’s place as the heady queen of global pop and an uninhibited provocateur, pulling from kitsch camp to sacrosanct traditions without fear of consequence… She’s been living light-years ahead of everyone else, her mind full of concepts she wants to try and goals she wants to achieve and destinations she wants to reach.”

“MOTOMAMI” Recently WON FOUR LATIN GRAMMY AWARDS – INCLUDING ALBUM OF THE YEAR

– Seeing ROSALÍA Take Home The Top Latin Grammy Award For A Second Consecutive Album, And Making Her The Only Woman To Win Album of the Year TWICE

MOTOMAMI Continues To Be The #1 Critically Acclaimed Album Of 2022 According To Metacritic

…And Has Already Been Named IN The Best Albums of The Year Selections of

The New York Times, Rolling Stone, TIME, NPR, The Wall Street Journal,

Billboard, Variety, The Los Angeles Times, NME, MTV News, Pitchfork, PEOPLE, Stereogum, EW, ALL Music, The Independent and Nylon.

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Rosalia covers Rolling Stone via 360 MAGAZINE.

Photos: Courtesy of Rolling Stone

King Combs Halftime

Breakfast Club

Two nights ago, Los Angeles Clippers fans were treated to both a win over the Boston Celtics, and a King Combs halftime show performance. The night, which saw the dynamic duo of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in top form at the crypto arena, was capped by a performance from rapper, model, entrepreneur, and all around Bad Boy, King Combs. Combs brought his New York swagger to the West Coast in an entertaining performance of his recently minted #1 single “Can’t Stop Won’t Stop” followed by the Chris Brown assisted “Love You Better.” Clad in a stylish modern velour tracksuit, Combs bopped in step with the LA Clippers Dance Squad igniting the crowd. See the full performance Here.

ABOUT CHRISTIAN “KING” COMBS

A proud New York bred native, Christian Combs, also known as King Combs, is a rising hip hop artist, model, actor and entrepreneur signed to Bad Boy. He is the perfect fusion of modern-day swagger with the nostalgia of decades past. Perfecting the art of expression in lifestyle and hustle, the emerging rapper delivers music with the confidence of a seasoned veteran while making his mark in the fashion industry and entering the acting scene. Combs is the son of legendary music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and late supermodel Kim Porter. In addition to releasing the music, King Combs has featured contributions from artists such as Chris Brown, City Girls, and Ty Dolla Sign, among others. In addition to his project, Combs was also featured on Teyana Taylor’s single “How You Want It?” which became a certified gold record in 2020.

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CA’ DI DIO’s 750TH ANNI

This December, the building that in 2021 became Venice’s Hotel Ca’ di Dio will be celebrating its 750th anniversary, tracing its history back to the Italian Middle Ages in The Floating City.

Ca’ di Dio sits within an ancient compound built in 1272 as a refuge for pilgrims, the poor, women in distress and visitors. The “House of God” is located in the Castello district, a distinguished position overlooking the beautiful San Marco Basin. Ca’ di Dio’s site is linked to the Biennale, as it also sits at the entrance of the “Contemporary Art District.” Over the years, the palace has been renovated multiple times in order to expand its terrain, hosting an ever larger number of guests. For instance, in 1544, each individual room was successfully equipped with a kitchen and a fireplace (its chimneys can still be seen today on the building’s façade). By 1973, the complex housed 92 rooms allocated to people in need, of any gender, age and background. The palace was acquired by Alpitour Group in early 2019.

Entrusting the entire interior design project to renowned architect Patricia Urquiola, Ca’ di Dio underwent its latest restoration and redevelopment in 2021. The design concept borrows from local culture and materials, including the city’s famed Murano glass, wood, brick, stone and marble. But that is not all: the building’s internal courtyards provide visitors with a space to feel at peace, especially after days spent exploring all that Venice has to offer. The traditional gardens include two original wells and several herringbone-patterned brick paths. “The project was guided by careful research aimed at enhancing historical refinement, reinterpreted in a contemporary key,” Ca’ di Dio’s representatives affirm.

To celebrate its 750th anniversary, Ca’ di Dio’s kitchen has crafted a special new menu, focusing on the experience of traditional cuisine and mixology. Venetian-style liver pâté, sugary polenta, and fried custard are only a few of the dishes offered for the event. The themed cocktails aim to take guests back to the Middle Ages, with simple, “typical” flavors such as whisky, cinnamon, clove and pomegranate. “Cocktail 1272,” “Malvasia Nera” and “Amphora” make up the cocktail list.

Ca’ di Dio’s concept of ‘Ventessentia’ “revives the true essence of the city … which can be discovered slowly by savoring, walking, tasting and experiencing, all at once, 1600 years of history,” says Christophe Mercier, General Manager.

For more information, please go HERE.

ABOUT CA’ DI DIO:

From the VRetreats lifestyle collection, the Ca’ di Dio hotel opened in August 2021 in Venice, within walking distance of Piazza San Marco and adjacent to the Arsenale, site of the iconic art Biennale. Set within a complex that dates from the 13th-century, the hotel is designed by the star Spanish architect Patricia Urquiola, and comprises 66 rooms, 57 of which are suites. Many of the suites offer jaw-dropping views of the lagoon and the Church of San Giorgio Maggiore, while two suites feature grand rooftop terraces.

RED VELVET × AESPA

Beloved K-Pop girl groups Red Velvet and aespa team up for a new holiday single, “Beautiful Christmas,” out today via SM Entertainment [AVAILABLE HERE]. Watch the music video HERE.

The new song can be found on the upcoming compilation album, 2022 Winter SMTOWN : SMCU PALACE, which will be released December 26. Pre-order is available now. The album will feature new songs and unique collaborations between artists from SM’s vast roster. “Beautiful Christmas” is a pre-released single and one of the double title tracks for this upcoming album.

The exciting new collaboration, “Beautiful Christmas,” is a swing rhythm carol dance track that features rhythmic bass and piano melodies. The lyrics contain a sweet confession that today, being with a special someone, is the best moment. The strong vocals and performances skills from both groups shine through in the music video, which suits the joyful track with its warm colors and winter themes.

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No.1 State to Hire Workers

A new study found Florida is the No. 1 best state to hire workers followed by Washington, Delaware, Nevada, and Arizona.

There are an unprecedented .5 unemployed workers for every one of the 10.7 million unfilled U.S. jobs. This marks the smallest talent pool for employers this century as the ‘Great Resignation’ endures and ‘Quiet Quitters’ – those who do the bare minimum at work — makes up at least 50% of the workforce.

This costs employers $7.8 trillion in lost productivity globally, which makes finding top talent critical and business owners are faring better in some states due to a confluence of factors.

CareerCloud today released a study on the Best and Worst States to Hire Workers using data from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Tax Foundation, and the St. Louis Fed to analyze five factors critical to hiring: job openings, population growth, education levels, diversity, and business taxes.

Key Findings:

· No. 1 Florida: Ranked No. 4 in business tax policies, No. 8 in population increase, No. 25 for adults with bachelor’s degrees, No. 8 for diversity, and No. 14 for job openings.

· Top 10 states: Florida, Washington, Delaware, Nevada, Arizona, North Carolina, Texas, Utah, New Hampshire, Colorado. Eight of these are in the top quartile for population growth.

· Bottom 5 States: West Virginia, Ohio, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Rhode Island.

View the study for the complete methodology, data, and a synopsis of each of the top 10 states

Four Tips to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

A new study finds Utah is the No. 1 healthiest state in America this holiday season followed by Massachusetts and the District of Columbia. Louisiana, Arkansas, and West Virginia are the three most unhealthy states.

The holidays are the perfect time to eat, drink, and be merry, but also a time when Americans fall off the wagon with excessive eating, drinking and stress. Overindulging can exacerbate holiday depression and cause health issues making it important to maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Life Extension released a study on the Healthiest States in America after comparing all 50 states and D.C. across eight health categories using the most recent data from the CDC.

Key Findings:

· Utah, the No. 1 healthiest state, was healthier than the average American in six of the eight categories: exercise, good overall health, heart disease, drinking, smoking, and eating fruits. The two categories where they fell short were reporting good mental health — 50.7 compared to 59.1 nationally — and eating vegetables.

· Louisiana, the No. 1 least healthy state, was less healthy than the national average in all eight categories. Notably nearly 20% of residents smoke compared to 14.4% nationally and only 71.6% exercise regularly compared to 76.3%.

· 10 Healthiest Places: Utah, Massachusetts, D.C., Connecticut, Maryland, Hawaii, Illinois, Colorado, New Hampshire, and New Jersey.

4 Tips to Stay Healthy This Holiday Season

1) Maintain Your Workout and Wellness Routine: Why wait for a New Year’s resolution? Stay healthy all season long by keeping your normal health and wellness routines going whether that means going to the gym, doing yoga, meditating, or taking long walks. To avoid weight gain consider taking a natural weight loss supplement and to avoid eating and drinking your emotions when stress occurs take a natural supplement to enhance your mood such as FlorAssist Mood Improve.

2) Do Not Use Travel as an Excuse: It is very easy to fall off the wagon when you are out of your normal routine. Thankfully, even when you are not near your gym, there are countless fitness apps that offer workout classes on demand with no equipment necessary. Additionally, being stuck at the airport does not mean you need to order a Cinnabon. Anticipate travel delays and pack healthy meals and snacks.

3) Be Proactive to Avoid Getting Sick: Getting rundown or sick is a common occurrence during the holiday season and can be mitigated by getting eight hours of sleep and by proactively taking vitamins and supplements. Echinacea, for example, will boost your immune system to help fight colds and infections, ashwagandha provides healthy energy when you are feeling burned out, and melatonin can help you sleep.

4) Take Time For Yourself: Attending holiday parties with friends, family or work can be stressful if you do not build in time to relax and recharge at home. Overscheduling will cause fatigue which can make you more susceptible to making unhealthy lifestyle choices. Be sure to prioritize and do not be afraid to decline certain invitations.