Traveling to Europe as a poker player is a dream for many. The old continent hosts some of the most important tournaments in the world, such as the CEP Barcelona, currently taking place in Spain, and the EPT Barcelona, which will start soon. However, for the South American player Italo Mazzucato 
While cycling through the streets of Spain, the player had a traffic accident and suffered a femur fracture. Italo was quickly hospitalized and underwent surgery on the affected area. The real problem began when he discovered that his travel insurance did not cover accidents from sports activities, so he had to face all the expenses on his own.
For those who don’t know, hospital fees in Europe are extremely expensive. So much so that Italo had to start a fundraising campaign to cover his treatment. Quickly, the Brazilian player community came together to support one of their own, and Mazzucato received great support.
At the same time, the case was used to alert Brazilian players about the type of travel insurance they purchase. Many players will be traveling to Europe in the coming weeks, and it is likely that, after this episode, most will look for a more comprehensive travel insurance to avoid going through the situation Italo experienced.
If you want to contribute to Italo Mazzucato’s treatment, you can do so by visiting this link.
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