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Are the Errl Cup results really trustworthy? A closer look at recent winners, including DRIP, Mohave, and JARS, raises questions about cannabis awards, live resin vs distillate products, and how winners are chosen. From surprising category sweeps to missing competition and recent product recalls, here’s what Arizona consumers should know before trusting the hype.

Almost two months after our initial investigation into cannabis brand Pressure Extracts and their launch in Arizona, the rabbit hole goes deeper as we dive into their product Certificate of Analyses and how much money truly drives the Arizona cannabis industry.

An investigation into the cannabis brand "Pressure" reveals glaring regulatory failures in Arizona's legal market. With no visible testing records, questionable branding, and a suspicious online presence, Pressure's launch exposes how easy it is to bypass compliance. Despite lacking verification, major dispensaries like The Mint and events like Budsapalooza and The Errl Cup promote them.