Pokerfraudalert - Druff & Friends

Druff puts beatdown on Day 1 of the WSOP Big 50 (topic starts at 0:19:38 mark). Horrendous lines, mismanagement, inappropriate venues plague Big 50 event (1:30:56). PFA Radio listener "mdj1980" makes deep run at O8 event (1:57:39). The sad truth about the bad food options at the Rio (2:07:26). Daniel Negreanu got fired or non-renewed from Pokerstars (2:35:59). Negreanu's zero-markup WSOP package suffered an embarrassing technical failure resulting in way too many pieces being sold (3:18:16). Negreanu has already made a final table at a $10k WSOP event (3:32:53). Jamie Stapler's poker videos deleted from Youtube, other poker videos also removed (3:37:54). Jamie Stapler's poker videos deleted from Youtube, other poker videos also removed (3:49:24). Two gamblers suing Sugarhouse Casino after losing $250,000 for "faulty decks and shufflers" (4:01:13). Rapper Meek Mill claims Cosmopolitan kicked him out for being black (4:10:45). Party Poker to force screen name change to combat data mining (4:39:43).

Poker player claims room break-in theft at Bally's, says hotel won't help (0:32:25). Sportsbetting tout "Vegas Dave" makes plea bargain to federal charges (1:34:25). Viffer seen playing 5-10 NL in cardroom, looking old (2:41:32). WSOP final tables no longer being streamed on Twitch, requires PokerGo subscription (4:18:18). Public asked to vote for WSOP "First Fifty Honors" (3:16:22). CNBC does special on professional poker staking (3:29:03). booking.com clamping down on hotels trying to stiff them out of resort fee commission (3:53:12). Druff's biggest poker tournament heartbreaks (4:04:17). Party Poker apparently coming to Nevada, but why? (4:42:07). Two more states legalize sportsbetting (4:52:25). Bitcoin beginner primer (5:02:03). tradershky co-hosts. Calls from badguy23 and SideEffect towards end of Negreanu topic.

Fake poker player profiles on Facebook are attempting to scam (topic starts at 0:24:16 mark). Dan Heimiller posts WSOP package with insane markup which is mostly hidden from buyers (0:53:20). Man hits $609k win at Kentucky Derby through William Hill in Reno, only paid $35k (1:37:35). Pokernews article: Give plasma to replenish poker bankroll (2:17:55). IRS seizes $4 million assets from Oregon poker player, over pirating accusations (3:01:26). Bovada removes certain cash tables from site (3:24:35). Las Vegas Review Journal does long article about Rio, but is it accurate? (4:01:30). Major sportsbetting partnership made between Pokerstars and FOX (4:34:34). New Jersey online site gets in trouble after geolocation easily faked (4:57:10). tradershky co-hosts.

Celebrate PFA's 300th episode... 2 months ago (topic begins at 0:19:42 mark). Annette Obrestad now in "makeup" -- literally (0:25:28). Catrific puts foot in mouth again after her attempt to get sell WSOP pieces. gets trolled on Twitter (1:43:58). Daniel "Jungleman" Cates releases weird sex-themed video of himself (2:02:11). Ronnie Bardah latest poker player to be cast for CBS' Survivor (2:22:37). Dutch Boyd now dealing poker at the Wynn (2:31:42). What a call! WSOP Main Event champ Ryan Riess calls off entire stack with ten high on river -- and wins (3:05:47). Update: WSOP to charge $3 per tournament to use tournament wire account (3:20:36). Las Vegas hotel resort fees have increased again in 2019 (3:29:13). Caesars properties to cut comps further in 2019 to bring down marketing costs (3:57:42). Vancouver area casinos were recently "epicenter" of massive Canadian money laundering, according to report (4:32:22). Montana legalizes sportsbetting, becomes first new state to do so in 2019 (4:45:40). tr

Ray Davis arrested for alleged "sexual assault against minors" (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan, begins at 0:34:00 mark). Chicago Joey has America's Card Room CEO Phil Nagy on his show to discuss bots, other matters (1:44:45). Cate Hall claims she's going celibate forever (2:34:39). WSOP makes various positive additions and changes, but will some be choked out by oppressive fees? (2:46:00) Coordinated bust carried out against Texas underground card rooms (3:13:09). Randall Emmett and 50 Cent battle on social media over $1 million debt (3:55:25). PFA listener Ari Engel gets Annie Duke picture taken down from Horseshoe Tunica (4:13:09). Phil Galfond gives update regarding the status of struggling Run It Once Poker site (4:22:00). Antonio Esfandiari surprisingly beats Kevin Hart in boxing match (4:58:23). Three people extradited from Spain to Costa Rica to face charges over kidnapping of 5 Dimes' "Tony" (5:10:27). Massachusetts decides fate of Wynn property near Boston, regarding Steve Wynn'

Major, long-running scam occurring at Dominican Republic casino of international hotel brand Riu (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan -- starts at 0:18:34 mark). Colonel Fabersham and Chico Loco attempt to call Riu hotels in order to get to the bottom of the situation (1:38:24). Shaun Deeb and Daniel Negreanu going at it hard on Twitter (2:06:32). 3Bet Poker Clothing is going out of business (2:36:23). The ongoing tournament markup debate: Who is right? (2:54:18). Phil Galfond's "Run It Once" looking like it will be a failsite (3:22:40). James Holzhauer crosses $1 million mark in Jeopardy winnings (4:05:20). The Bike is decaring war on Commerce mid-stakes action (4:25:05), including a Colonel Fabersham call. Pokerstars stupidly takes bets on New Jersey college game -- in New Jersey (4:45:02). Update: Another guilty plea in police-backed illegal Kansas underground poker game (4:52:08). New US sportsbetting watchdog association formed (5:02:22). Editorial: Is college loan forgiveness the right

Druff ejected from an Indian casino with threat of arrest if he returns (topic starts at 0:23:35 mark). Druff runs into issues with Orbitz (1:13:30). Daniel Negreanu accuses Global Poker Awards of impropriety after "trolls" win best podcast award (1:29:05). Pokerstars fires three more pros, including Barry Greenstein (1:58:28). ACR issues refunds for exposed Latvian bot ring (2:21:28). Steve Wynn might be banned from his own casino (2:45:13). Caesars names CEO, could be sold soon (3:38:48). Cosmopolitan could be sold soon (3:56:56). Pennsylvania online poker now has a launch date (4:06:13). Is it wrong to call out someone for owing you a small amount of money for a long time? (4:17:09). tradershky co-hosts.

Druff finally takes flight for the first time since anxiety issues started in August (topic begins at 0:23:11). PokerFraudAlert media credential DENIED by WSOP after 7 straight years of approval (0:33:53). Female social media personality registers for small tournament, gets sat in big tournament, says nothing, gets caught (1:02:03). Mike Matusow starts new podcast, talks about Full Tilt days (2:19:53). Latvian bot on ACR malfunctions heads up in tournament, folds every hand preflop (3:29:26). Worst online poker software ever? Bovada update outrages poker community (3:39:31). Charlie Carrel has quit poker, has started a (weird) charity called "Abundance", Druff makes fun of his funding video (4:15:03). Vanessa Selbst reveals she has a 6-month-old son (5:08:30). Caesars Entertainment may be for sale next week (5:27:53). Bruce Deifik, former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort, died in a car crash (5:36:02). Video released of Adam "Pacman" Jones cheating in casino (5:52:40). Mike Dentale appeared on

Broke poker player attempts to rob successful player Darren Elias home, runs into babysitter instead (topic starts at 0:17:06 mark). How is Phil Galfond's Run It Once Poker site doing so far (1:00:44)? PFA Radio listener/advantage player does it again -- him & friends hit NJ online casinos for $500k (1:47:46). Does a pit games dealer have a right to expect thousands of dollars as a tip for dealing a jackpot hand (2:12:15)? Lee Jones has quit Pokerstars -- what should we think of him overall (2:37:22)? Michael Josem (former Pokerstars security manager) long-form interview (3:04:46). tradershky co-hosts.

Druff almost has serious injury while skiing (topic begins at 0:13:28 mark). Druff's credit card info stolen, he attempted to track down culprit (0:21:34). Attorney Eric Bensamochan comes on to discuss the latest Phil Ivey lawsuit situation (0:43:47). Bellagio robbed by same bandit from 2017, shootout ensues at valet area (1:29:59). Darren Attebery (aka Darren Lara) comes on to tell his story of being falsely accused of the Bellagio robbery in 2017 (1:55:43). Global Poker Awards finalists announced, PFA snubbed again (2:49:00). Gambler bets $25 on crazy 20-way parlay, wins over $100k (3:08:15). Disqualified 2017 Main Event player Joseph Stiers has lawsuit dismissed (3:30:28). Dealer arrested in New Hampshire for "bottom dealing" in casino game (3:41:25). New Vegas strip casino might replace beaten-up Motel 8 near Mandalay Bay (3:46:37). Showboat Casino in AC to reopen? (4:03:30) Did Druff know Beto O'Rourke in the 1980s? (4:24:55)

Druff books "test" airline flight in major step toward recovering from anxiety/depression issues (topic begins at 0:20:39 mark). Buy a piece of Druff in the 2019 WSOP (0:44:40). Danielle Andersen (dmoongirl) accuses Kirsten Olieberg of scamming her (1:15:40). Californian Vinh Dao caught by New Jersey legalized poker sites, faking his location (2:11:40). Jessica Dawley accuses John Lee of PayPal chargeback scam (2:28:55). Jeff Boski deletes Druff's YouTube comment, blocks him on Twitter after being called out on lie (2:44:03). Sugarhouse Casino in Pennsylvania fined $30k, people fired over Doug Polk "flip" hand (3:02:10). Poker players Mickey Craft and Mike "Wisco" Murray both pass away (3:27:51). Should WSOP players be congratulated by staff after a min-cash (3:44:25). MLB Commissioner calls sportsbetting "a positive thing" for baseball (4:18:48). Editorial: The bigger issue of the celebrity college admissions scandal is being ignored (4:28:02). tradershky co-hosts.

Sheldon Adelson has cancer, hasn't been at work in over 2 months (topic starts at 0:17:10 mark). Entertaining listener "shoeshine box" calls in to talk about his battle with cancer (0:35:35). Crazy ranting player leads to fight at Talking Stick in Arizona (0::52:59). Two advantage players file lawsuit against Harrah's Joliet over false arrest in 2014 (1:12:46). Adam "Pacman" Jones arrested for cheating at Indiana casino (1:55:40). Harrah's Metropolis closed to due to massive flood (2:13:42). Poker pro Jon Jonsson missing for nearly 3 weeks after attending Dublin poker tournament (2:24:10). Druff mocks latest Annie Duke podcast appearance (2:33:26). Surprise phone call from neverwin and his girlfriend, bearing shocking news (3:26:10). DOJ decides to delay enforcement of new Wire Act interpretation until June (3:45:26). Carl Icahn gets three preferred members added to Caesars board (3:51:27). Flashback 30 years: Druff injured while on Jewish ski trip (3:55:50). Druff's DOs and DON'Ts for solving c

Caesars and Draft Kings enter mobile sportsbetting partnership (topic begins at 0:14:26 mark). What Would Druff Do? Bathroom door breaks at Harrah's, guest gets charged $1500 (0:45:21). Jeff Boski took double payment from 2018 WSOP tournament cash, gets temp banned from Caesars (1:24:05). New Jersey casinos offer exploitable Ocean Magic slot online, some refuse to allow withdrawals for winners (1:56:28). Druff debates on Twitter with gaming industry consultant Jeff Hwang about the worsening of Vegas games (2:42:07). Nevada Gaming fines Wynn $20 million over sexual harassment issues (3:42:06). MLB attempts to stop betting on spring training games (3:51:57). Alleged organized crime figure Paul Phua beats illegal bookmaking charges in Macau (4:01:44). Pokerstars bans seating scripts and automated preflop range tools (4:13:45). Former Vegas strip magician sentenced for child porn conviction (4:25:40). Co-hosted by tradershky.

Druff runs deep at LAPC O8 event, ends in frustration (topic starts at 0:14:38 mark). Idiot poker player swipes purse in full view of Harrah's Atlantic City camera (0:44:45). Supreme Court ruling provides major win against civil forfeiture (1:21:10). Vanessa Rousso update (1:48:52). Superuser on Bovada/Ignition at limit holdem (2:01:22)? Aria cuts ties with Phil Ivey, renames "The Ivey Room" (2:31:05). Ocean Resort in Atlantic City changes ownership again, continues property's streak of failure (2:42:50). Carl Icahn reveals he owns 10% of Caesars, wants it sold (2:34:39). Pokerstars upsets people with large reduction in points for tournament players (3:00:17). Facebook in-app purchase scandal from 2012-2016, targeting minors, just coming to light now (3:15:06). California and Nevada dealing with unusually cold winter (3:54:55).

Federal court grants Borgata the ability to move search for Phil Ivey's assets in Nevada, in order to collect $10.6 million judgment (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan, topic begins at 0:31:59 mark). Druff gets into Twitter argument with Penn Jillette's wife, and disgraced former poker media figure Joy Miller sticks her head into the matter (1:44:09). Joseph Stiers, an advantage player barred from Caesars properties, settles lawsuit over his disqualification from WSOP Main with a lot of chips (3:10:21). Founder of large Canadian cryptocurrency exchange supposedly dies, $180m of bitcoin become inaccessible (3:32:20). Bryn Kenney buys tournament win despite being last in chips (3:48:16). Superbowl National Anthem bet controversy leaves some bettors, sportsbooks unhappy (4:04:04). Editorial: Where is the line drawn between criticism/commentary and cyberbullying (4:13:32)? tradershky and badguy23 co-host.

Interview with famous "American Idol" contestant (and now poker semi-pro) William Hung (topic starts at 0:19:32 mark). More drama unfolds in the Eli Elezra situation, with a well known high stakes player coming forward with an astounding story about him (1:20:10). Daniel Negreanu gets himself in hot water on social media with a controversial tweet about poker player types he dislikes (2:52:28). Micah Raskin to plead guilty in pot dealing case (4:12:28). Harrah's to open casino near Sacramento in 2019 (4:21:06). MGM purchase of Empire Casino Yonkers now gives them a NYC presence (4:29:42). Wynn Resorts agrees to pay fine in Nevada for sexual harassment situation involving Steve Wynn (4:36:28). End of an era: Druff to lose Seven Stars status on February 1 (4:43:16). Editorial: Were the scare tactics of pro-lifers actually correct all along? (5:02:08)

Eli Elezra attempts "Ask Me Anything" on 2+2 to promote upcoming book, results in scamming accusations (topic starts at 0:24:24 mark). Should 2+2 publish books by scammers or other disgraced poker players? (1:46:08) For the record: Druff clarifies a few details about last week's AsianSpa death story (1:58:24). Former PFA guest Jonny Ferrari claims Gavin Smith's death was due to "something hereditary" (2:07:23). WSOP releases full 2019 schedule (2:21:45). Disgraced Epic Poker head & former WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack named President of XFL (2:58:16). Shaun Deeb taunts Daniel Negreanu on Twitter about recent engagement (3:29:25). Terminally ill man chooses to meet Negreanu as his Dream Foundation trip (3:40:26). Ali Fazeli sentenced to 18 months for Super Bowl ticket scam (3:49:30). Sheldon Adelson found to have links to 2018 DOJ Wire Act reinterpretation (3:55:19). Pennsylvania informs casinos to comply with new Wire Act rules (4:02:10). Bellagio dealer refuses tip from poker player Johnn

New way to donate to show or freeroll with debit card (topic begins at 0:25:14 mark). Gavin Smith dies unexpectedly, poker community starts Gofundme for his kids (0:30:46). Druff admits to engineering 2015 cover-up of death of well-known poker social media figure (1:55:25). High buyin WSOP events announced, Main Event now allows Day 2 entry (2:18:33). DOJ reverses 2011 Wire Act opinion which was previously favorable to poker (2:47:34). Chino Rheem wins PCA Main Event -- will he pay creditors? (3:21:43) DraftKings "Sports Betting National Championship" ends in controversy, lawsuit (3:49:05). Phil Galfond's site has job opening for "Game Integrity Manager" - will Druff apply? (4:20:12) "HQ Trivia" scandal highlights problem with contests-for-real-money apps (4:40:00). tradershky co-hosts.

PFA moves to new server. Adnan Mohammad aka "NYPokerKing" accused of stealing money on deposit on his private PPPoker room (topic starts at 0:23:12 mark). 5Dimes shocker: Site steals $54k from winner of bad beat jackpot (1:42:45). Major update regarding disappearance of Tony from 5Dimes (2:14:30). Did Joey Ingram "sell out" by accepting free $25k PCA tournament entry from Pokerstars? (2:37:45) PFA listener question: "I got big metal wire in my food at MGM Harbor which ended up in my mouth before I realized it was there. What am I owed?" (2:54:01) Update on "Kristen", the girl who appeared on radio last year who had a jailbird husband (3:34:06). MGM National Harbor confiscates jackpot from winner due to clerical error, won't make it right for player (3:51:20). Potential for huge Reward Credits multiplier at Harrah's Joliet based upon cold weather (4:10:23).

Claim PFA freeroll prizes now, or lose them (topic begins at 0:30:34 mark). Druff on the verge of filing his first-ever complaint to Nevada Gaming after unjustified ban from major Vegas casino (0:39:04). WSOP.com crashes in the middle of a tournament, players left twisting in the wind for hours (1:22:16). Wife buys husband into WSOP event as Christmas gift, video goes viral (1:50:02). Kevmath and two others gifted highly valuable "Platinum Pass" for upcoming Bahamas series (2:17:33). Harrah's Ak-Chin ran an amazing promotion to earn tier credits -- but will Seven Stars be granted to those who took advantage (2:25:51)? Online poker possibly coming to Michigan in 2019 (3:12:38). Wynn sues Resorts World for looking too similar (3:26:18). Drunken gambler arrested for tickle-related assault at Sands Bethlehem (3:33:38).