Inside Scoop: Betfred’s Big Moves in Partnership with iPoker and The Festival Series
Where there The Festival Series goes, Betfred tags along. We are super happy to welcome players from Betfred Poker once again, this time in Rozvadov! The iPoker promotion and the Weekly Wednesday Final are in full swing, and what better moment to catch up with Betfred's Head of Poker; Nick Diaz. Never before, we have had such a grand promotion ongoing, and players from Betfred Poker will be in paradise, know another promotion is just around the corner!
Operator: Betfred
When you think about the United Kingdom and sports betting and poker, Betfred is in the top list of available operators. Nick Diaz, Head of Poker of Betfred, goes a long way back with our founder of The Festival, Martin 'Franke' von Zweigbergk. The last time we have met all together, was during our stop in Nottingham, back in 2023. It's about time this gets a following episode, so Rozvadov 2024; Here We Come!
Melvin, The Festival: Hi Nick! We are in the middle of a massive promotion across the iPoker network, and Betfred, our beloved online partner, is part of that. What can players expect from Betfred here?
Nick Diaz, Betfred: ''Melvin, my brother, I am delighted to bring Betfred Poker into the mix for the next stop of The Festival Series in Rozvadov this June, and I can't wait to see you guys again! You're absolutely right; not only are we still running the Package Satellite on Wednesdays, but we've also just added an incredible 28 MORE PACKAGES and 20 MORE SEATS in collaboration with our friends at iPoker. Things just got real at Betfred Poker.''
Melvin, The Festival: When it comes to online qualifiers, what is important for an online operator like Betfred in terms of hosting such events?
Nick Diaz, Betfred: ''It's of utmost importance to ensure that ALL our players have a fair shot at qualifying for a package or a seat. That's why we offer qualifiers with buy-ins as little as... FREE! Seriously, no jokes—we're now offering "Freebuys", which are free-entry qualifier tournaments with optional rebuys/add-ons. Google "Betfred Rozvadov" for details.''
Melvin, The Festival: The Festival and Betfred, along with Franke and yourself, have been collaborating for a while now. What is your take on this? Qualifiers are going through the roof at the moment when it comes to offers. Why would you recommend The Festival to players?
Nick Diaz, Betfred: ''It’s always a pleasure working with Franke and The Festival team—we go back a long time, and the relationships we’ve forged over the years are very special to me. I find that the healthier the relationship, the smoother the business operates, and you guys rock, so it’s easy :) The main reason I’d recommend The Festival Series is the community it has built—those who have attended over the years have formed what I like to call #TFF, The Festival Family. Additionally, the daily activities for package winners are some of the most epic moments of my life (I won't go into details!). Plus, the event schedule consistently delivers a professional and fun experience for all players.''
Melvin, The Festival: IPoker Network is ranking up the ladders. Betfred is a skin of iPoker. What makes iPoker being so popular at the moment? And what can we expect in the near future from Betfred in terms of promotions?
Nick Diaz, Betfred: ''iPoker is where all the cool players are at, simples. We're a fun poker network with awesome promotions, such as the latest one we're running—the Elite Series: Spring Edition, with OVER €7M IN GUARANTEED PRIZES! I had to put that in caps because it's that good! As for live events, I recently had breakfast with one of the higher-ups at iPoker who confirmed his commitment to bringing MORE LIVE EVENT ACTION to the network. I'm pleased to say that The Festival was top of the list, so watch this space...''
Melvin, The Festival: Will you be attending any of the events this year yourself? The last time we saw each other was in Nottingham, the home of UK poker. This year, we're heading to Rozvadov - Europe's largest and most popular live poker destination!
Nick Diaz, Betfred: ''Nottingham was epic—we played, we partied, we bowled, we threw axes! I even pulled a few strings and took us all down the local betting shop (Betfred, of course) for a few cheeky bets. We also enjoyed a proper English tea (with cakes n’all!), beer-tasting at "The Oldest Inn in England", and even met Robin Hood! (Well, his statue). Nottingham absolutely rocked, and when we smashed the €200,000 guarantee in the Main Event, well that was just the cherry on the cake. Plus, right opposite our hotel was the infamous Tap & Tumbler pub, complete with everything we needed from a pool table to live music! I’ve never been to Rozvadov, but having been to the Czech Republic before, which is one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen, I expect great things!''
