United States, 12th Apr 2025 – Alpine Commercial Funding Achieves Significant Milestones in 2025 Bennington, NE – Alpine Commercial Funding, a leading provider of innovative lending solutions, is proud to announce its strategic expansion, designed to bring unparalleled expertise and resources to clients who seek customized financing options outside the traditional banking framework. Alpine is responding to the market’s growing complexity by partnering with bankers, retired bankers, and industry experts, ensuring clients receive expert guidance and a seamless path to funding.

At Alpine, we specialize in helping clients with more complex financing needs—those who may not fit the “banking box” yet require tailored solutions to achieve their business objectives. By leveraging an expansive partner network, including access to SBA lenders, Alpine has significantly streamlined timelines for deal closures and improved outcomes for clients across various industries. “Our passion is bringing creative solutions to the table and aligning clients with resources they wouldn’t typically access on their own,” said Andrew Ossenkop, founder of Alpine Commercial Funding. “We pride ourselves on staying in touch, following up, and building relationships for the long term. It’s not just about the deal today—it’s about setting our clients up for ongoing success.”

Since the start of the year, Alpine has primarily focused on portfolio cash-out refinance deals, achieving remarkable outcomes for its clients and building long-term relationships. One referral partner has referred deals resulting in 21 cash-out transactions through Alpine since January. Building on this success, the investor continues to collaborate closely with Alpine, with an additional 19 properties slated for closing within the next month and a half. This partnership alone highlights Alpine’s ability to sustain lasting relationships while achieving exceptional results for shared wins with our network.

Borrowers seeking to hold properties for the long term see advantages through their work with Alpine Commercial Funding. Most clients seek to acquire and hold new and existing properties for the full 30 years of the note. In this scenario we can reduce closing costs such as appraisal fees, origination fees and underwriting expenses. By bundling services Alpine typically saves clients between $3000 and $6000 per closing.

Alpine Commercial Funding

Alpine Commercial Funding is a leading provider of nontraditional financing solutions specializing in niche markets, including real estate, aviation, SBA lending, Multifamily Real Estate and more. With a commitment to innovation and long-term client success, Alpine partners with an extensive network of industry experts to bring tailored solutions to businesses across the country. What sets Alpine apart is its strategic approach in working with local real estate investors. By delivering expert financial guidance and tailored solutions, the team ensures that clients make informed and strategic decisions. Whether that involves connecting clients with local hard-money lenders who minimize costs or structuring deals around project timelines, Alpine’s dedication to honesty and long-term client value stands out in the industry.

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Slotozilla, a leading online gaming resource, has just conducted an in-depth study on the psychology of gaming, revealing fascinating insights into how the human brain responds to risk, reward, and the thrill of the game. The study uncovers the neurological and psychological mechanisms that drive gaming behavior, shedding light on why people keep playing—even when they lose.

Why Do We Keep Playing?

Gaming isn’t just about luck—it’s deeply tied to brain function, particularly in areas responsible for decision-making and pleasure. According to Slotozilla’s research, the ventromedial prefrontal cortex (vmPFC) and the striatum are two key players in shaping our gaming experiences. The vmPFC helps assess risk, while the striatum plays a major role in the brain’s reward system, lighting up even when a player experiences a near miss.

Gaming strongly impacts the brain’s reward system, much like other addictive behaviors. Understanding these neurological reactions can help in developing more effective strategies to encourage responsible gaming.

The Near-Miss Effect

One of the most intriguing findings of the study is the “near-miss effect.” This occurs when players almost win—like landing two matching symbols on a slot machine while missing the third. Surprisingly, the brain reacts to these near wins almost the same way it does to actual wins.

Research indicates that near misses activate the brain’s reward centers, leading players to believe they are closer to winning, even when the outcome is entirely random. This effect keeps players engaged and can sometimes prompt them to raise their bookings.

The Role of Dopamine in Gaming Addiction

Dopamine, the brain’s feel-good chemical, plays a huge role in gambling behavior. Every win (and even some losses) triggers a dopamine release, reinforcing the urge to keep playing. However, in pathological gamers, this system gets disrupted, making them crave the rush of gaming even more.

Pathological gamers experience amplified dopamine responses. Their brains become conditioned to chase the next big win, even when it negatively impacts them financially and emotionally.

The Emotional Rollercoaster of Gaming

The study also breaks down the five stages of emotional changes that gamers often experience:

• Excitement – The thrill of placing a bet and anticipating a win.
• Return to Baseline – After the initial rush, emotions stabilize, leading players to seek another high.
• Increased Stress – Losing leads to frustration, causing some players to chase their losses.
• Loss of Pleasure – Gaming stops being fun, but the habit continues.
• Depression & Dependency – Some players reach a point where gaming no longer brings joy, yet they can’t stop.

Casual vs. Pathological Gamers

The study highlights the stark contrast between casual and pathological gamblers. While casual players only experience brain activation during wins, pathological gamers’ brains respond similarly to both wins and losses—tricking them into thinking they’re always “almost there.” This neurological misfire is a key driver of gambling addiction.

Can Gaming Be Beneficial?

When approached responsibly, online gaming can have a positive impact on mental health. In moderation, it offers entertainment, cognitive engagement, and even stress relief for some players. Understanding gaming psychology allows individuals to enjoy the experience while avoiding the risks of addiction.

“Our goal isn’t to discourage gaming, but to educate players about how it affects the brain and emotions,” says Slotozilla. “When people understand the science behind their actions, they can enjoy gaming responsibly and avoid falling into harmful patterns.”

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New York, United States, 12th Apr 2025 –  1World Online is proud to announce that its flagship product, TravelVerse, will be featured at Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan – one of the world’s most prestigious global events, expected to draw over 28 million visitors.

TravelVerse is a real-world application of Web3 technology. It uses NFTs as digital vouchers and proof of visit, while smart contracts and onchain storage ensure long-term digital presence and meaningful engagement. Built for the tourism sector, cultural institutions, and event organizers, TravelVerse acts as a digital layer that expands the horizon of reality – connecting physical places with immersive digital content.

TravelVerse is actively used across European and Middle Eastern pavilions at Expo 2025, providing visitors with immersive, interactive tour experiences. Visit our web application to learn more about TravelVerse Expo 2025.

In addition to its global reach, TravelVerse is creating opportunities for everyone to contribute and be part of this groundbreaking experience. Through our Contribution Panel, users from around the world can submit Points of Interest (POIs) combining them into custom Tours and share their unique perspectives on cultural landmarks, tourism sites, and events. These contributions and user-inspired NFTs can be stored permanently on the blockchain, preserving information about valuable artifacts and destinations for future generations. Everyone is invited to participate and help create a new digital layer of the tourism ecosystem.

Join now and contribute to the growing collection of experiences on TravelVerse.

As part of its strategic expansion, 1World Online is entering new regional partnerships to scale TravelVerse’s adoption across Europe and beyond. A key collaboration has been established with UP Capital Management, a forward-thinking investment and development firm covering the Web3 and AI sectors.

“Our partnership with UP Capital Management is a major step forward for TravelVerse,” said Alex Fedosseev, Founder and CEO of 1World Online. “We are planning to combine our Web3 technology expertise with their deep market access and strategic business development approach to accelerate TravelVerse’s reach across industries – from culture and tourism to real estate and innovations.”

“We are very excited to work with 1World Online on their product TravelVerse – as one of the leaders in bringing tourism and culture to the world through the power of Web3 and AI.” – says James Pope, COO of UP Capital Management.

For more information on partnership or press inquiries, please contact:

1World Online / TravelVerse project

Lucy Bronnikova

Marketing Manager

marketing@1worldonline.com

+43 677 64721316

travelverse.live

UP Capital Management

Robin Volbers

Director – Special Situations & Strategic Projects (VC/PE/PD)

robin.volbers@up-cm.com

+41 79 758-6035

www.up-cs.com

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