Pokerfraudalert - Druff & Friends

Druff makes depressing discovery when searching for old friend (topic starts at 0:27:21 mark). Caesars releases dates for some events & new information for 2019 WSOP (0:53:46). Shady Chinese Bovada payment processor commits credit card fraud against Druff, over a year later (1:14:32). Prahlad Friedman bashes Republican poker players on Twitter (1:28:56). Federal sportsbetting bill introduced (1:51:10). 2011 interpretation of 1961 Wire Act to be revisited, and perhaps made more unfriendly for online poker (2:04:54). Iovation, tainted by UB scandal, to work with major online gambling software provider Playtech (2:10:38). Facebook data scandal part deux: Your private messages were intentionally compromised (2:29:58). Minnesota poker pro accused of scamming over $150,000 (2:50:05). Initiative Q -- huge opportunity for early adopters, or big scam? (2:58:28) Legal trick to get cheap room at Commerce Casino hotel (3:29:00). Florida "masseuse" steals $66,000 worth of stuff from poker player after fakin

Druff aborts H.Pylori treatment due to tough side effects (topic starts at 0:12:45 mark). Druff's attempt to win WSOP Circuit ring ends in disaster (0:21:02). Two Bellagio poker pros make $100k prop bet if one can survive 30 days in isolated, dark room (0:41:15). Pokerstars agrees to put an end to Gordon Vayo mess, both sides to walk away (1:07:35). Justin Lapka (LappyPoker) accidentally given 5k starting tournament chips too many, then tries to protest when they're taken away (1:18:03). Druff watches Lapka's Twitch live and comments on it (1:55:21). Player makes accusations against Commerce that they are violating the law by banning "player bankers" from pit games (1:39:01). Talking Stick Resort in Arizona claims "broken lightbulb" invalidated $50k jackpot rightfully won by a customer, paid him $4k instead (2:01:48). Norwegian poker legend Thor Hansen dies (2:16:11). Class action lawsuit filed against Reno casinos regarding resort fees (2:25:52). Social Card Clubs of Texas adds additional flight t

Druff has the H.Pylori bacterial infection, and will begin a tough treatment for it this week (topic begins at 0:00:56 mark). Gordon Vayo's lawsuit against Pokerstars ends in embarrassing fashion (0:34:42), and Eric Bensamochan comes on to discuss legal issues surrounding it. Update on 5Dimes "Tony" kidnapping and supposed death (1:52:48). Are Caesars and MGM going merge? What will this mean for players? (2:08:30). Two more players added to the Nevada "black book" of banned gamblers, related to craps cheating scheme at Bellagio (2:30:35). What is the truth about "must hit" slot machines? (3:02:23) Players kicked out of a casino for non-cheating reasons are entitled to accumulated points in Nevada (3:23:03). Legal sportsbetting update: Two new states to have legalized sportsbetting (3:44:44). Greektown Casino in Detroit sold for $1 billion to Penn National Gaming and VICI Properties (3:50:10). Druff attended epic 18-inning World Series game with son Benjamin (4:05:36). tradershky co-hosts.

Druff gives a health update (topic starts at 0:24:16 mark). "Tony", owner of 5 Dimes sportsbook, was kidnapped, held for ransom, and killed (38:17). Bobby Baldwin to leave his longtime executive position at MGM, but is he being forced out? (1:07:25) Key witness in casino fraud case found dead in creek from "accidental" fall (1:22:18). Will Kassouf accused of palming friends' roulette chips, loses sponsorship (1:34:58). Caesars to buy Golden Nugget? (1:48:13) Can the Dodgers win the World Series? (2:00:43) tradershky co-hosts.

Spontaneous show after 6-week unexpected show suspension due to Druff's health issues. Druff explains what's been going on with his health, and how it will affect the future of PFA Radio. Two regular topics also covered: Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, and Daniel Negreanu start new poker podcast. John Mehaffey is at war with Caesars and WSOP.com over a 2017 blog he wrote about a negative customer service experience he had. This was a shorter show, and it is not scheduled to return regularly at this time. There were no co-hosts or calls.

Druff to attempt to drop 22 pounds by December 1 (topic starts at 0:28:34 mark). UK career scammer has entire winnings in poker tournament confiscated by government (0:45:40). Scientific Gaming, maker of Shuffle Master, loses $315 million in countersuit (0:57:11). MGM National Harbor uses cash game bad beat jackpot to fund overaly poker seat guarantees (1:11:15). MGM National Harbor high limit poker room choked by fumes from nearby kitchen (1:30:07). DDoS attacks wreak havoc upon ACR, Pokerstars, Party Poker (2:02:50). CG Technology fined by Nevada Gaming for accepting sportsbets out of state, along with other violations (2:28:15). Charles Oakley avoids jail time after being caught cheating casino (2:57:12). Lily Kiletto takes on the strong Danielle Anderson and the speedy Jamie Kerstetter in seemingly unwinnable physical prop bets (3:06:37). Arizona Talking Stick resort forced to cancel ongoing poker tournament after flooding, power outage closed the property -- Colonel Fabersham calls to find out (

PFA Radio now on "Radio Public" app. Washington Indian casino steals jackpot funds from poker room after shutting it down, redirects it to other promotions (topic starts at 0:37:18 mark). Benjamin appears in the studio again, causing another show "pause" (1:25:38). 2+2 Pokercast has abruptly ended after over 10 years and 499 episodes, and longtime host Adam Schwartz comes on to explain it all (1:34:33). Justin Bonomo actually did partial heads-up chop with Fedor Holz at One Drop (3:25:32). "Vital Vegas" reports upcoming Caesars Convention Center to house WSOP in 2020, just like Druff originally theorized (3:43:44). MGM and NBA come to $25 million deal for live betting (4:01:40). Mississippi now has full sportsbetting (4:10:38). Pokerstars introduces "Unfold Poker" -- a new form of poker where you can get folded hands back (4:16:31). tradershly and khalwat co-host, with a guest appearance by Brandon.

NOTE: Call-to-Listen line number is now (605) 313-0736. Blackjack card counter claims modified Shufflemaster MD3 machine used to cheat blackjack players in Vegas (topic starts at 0:33:27 mark). iNinja Poker Tour makes past debts right, reboots with more respectable ownership (1:30:45). James Obst claims he's retiring from poker to embark on a professional tennis career at age 28 (1:44:27). Poker agent sets up "Online Poker Hall of Fame" in what appears to be a rigged election for his clients (2:03:20). Druff's son Benjamin can't fall asleep after 11pm, causing the show to pause for 3 hours (2:12:20). Druff faces criticism for his prior takes on Fedor Holz / Rick Salomon ace-exposure One Drop hand (2:25:30). Vanessa Selbst profiled in New York Times article (2:45:37). Harrah's Laughlin latest Caesars Nevada property to have Legionnaires disease (3:33:55). MGM, Caesars, Boyd form various partnerships to prepare for expanded sportsbetting (4:03:50). If you're overpaid at a casino, and they come asking

John Cynn wins WSOP Main Event, but deals with controversial "slow roll" accusation on final hand (topic starts at 0:30:25 mark). Justin Bonomo can't run bad: He wins One Drop event for $10 million, passes Negreanu on all-time money list (1:09:33). MGM draws massive public criticism after suing 1000+ survivors of October 1 Vegas shooting, in legal procedural move -- Lawyer Eric Bensamochan to come on to explain it all (1:27:10). Bad ruling involving exposed card deep in One Drop event draws ire of poker pros on social media (2:33:55). No Average Joe: Cada finishes 5th in Main, registers for $1500 WSOP tournament with 3000+ field, wins it (3:00:49). Dude Looks Like a Scammer (and a lady): Longtime Las Vegas strip headliner Frank Marino has show canceled by The LINQ after he is caught stealing charity money (3:16:49). SJW Poker Pro Twitter Follies Part 1: Cate Hall claims she's no longer female after kid on the beach supposedly asked her gender (4:10:02). SJW Poker Pro Twitter Follies Part 2: Prahlad Fr

Announcing epic heads up match with Druff which may result in a $1000 freeroll for the community (topic starts at 0:35:35 mark). Druff gives more details about his escape from a stuck Rio elevator (0:46:20). Druff airballs $3k limit holdem, finishes 2018 WSOP with surprisingly bad limit holdem results (0:59:10). Massive thunderstorm knocks out power to Rio, pauses Main Event on Day 5 (1:19:17). WSOP Main Event deep run makes new female poker star out of Kelly Minkin (1:31:30)? Eric Froehlich, who finished 1st to Druff's 3rd both's first-ever WSOP event, comes near Main Event final table (1:56:10). Epic KK/KK/AA/TT hand breaks WSOP Main Event final table bubble (2:14:05). Joe Cada makes WSOP Main Event final table for second time in 10 years (2:33:58). Hellmuth wins 15th bracelet after ugly controversy involving televised hand (2:40:16). Couple has loud fight in Rio hotel room next to Druff regarding Donald Trump (3:15:30). Update on Druff's problematic players card situation downtown (3:31:07). R

WSOP Topics: Druff runs up big stack at $10k Limit Holdem for 3rd year in a row, bricks event again (topic starts at 0:41:21 mark). Druff nails 4th WSOP cash of 2018 at PLO8, trash talks Hellmuth (1:02:21). Brandon tells a story how he became a temporary foster parent of a gambling addict's child (1:25:25). Why don't we have more information about Steven Paddock at this point / call from Eric Bensamochan (1:46:55). Dinner break at Main Event completely messed up in order to accommodate ESPN (2:14:02). Are they rigging Main Event feature table seat assignments to make better TV (2:23:37)? Vanessa Selbst shoots off all her chips in foolish bluff attempt, busts Main, then tilts on Twitter when criticized (2:54:18). Italian poker player disqualified from Main Event for saying, "What's up N****r" to black poker pro Maurice Hawkins (4:03:40). Max Steinberg loses AA versus KK all in preflop on very first hand of event (4:31:50). WSOP about to finish without a double bracelet winner for first time since 1

Druff suffers 4-out heartbreak at WSOP Mixed Omaha event, and runs into dilemma regarding firing second bullet (topic starts at 0:35:20 mark). Druff runs deep in WSOP $1500 NL event (0:59:12). Arthur McFarland, owner of WSOP School of Poker, scammed students, instructors, and the WSOP itself (1:24:13). Michael Mizrachi wins $50k Poker Players Championship event for the third time, but was he needled by Jack Effel during the bracelet ceremony (1:48:00). Doyle Brunson to retire from poker (2:04:04). Player celebrates winning Colossus before all cards are dealt, ends up losing hand (2:18:50). tradershky cashes in $1500 Limit Holdem (2:26:08). Did WSOP attempt to steal the Aria High Roller action, but fail (2:31:28)? WSOP.com attempts to verify Druff's identity by asking where he lived in a year before he was born (2:38:37). Druff does battle with his hotel in the quest for a shower curtain (2:47:53). Druff encounters incredible resistance when trying to downgrade his room (3:23:18). Druff challenges R

Druff bangs out another small cash at the WSOP (topic starts 0:43:25 at time mark). Bart Hanson makes surprising video poker score after frustrating WSOP bustout (1:33:11). Druff has weird encounter with PFA listener while visiting Rio front desk (1:49:35). Chicago Joey releases video calling out aggressive cell phone charger hallway vendors, while owner of business fires back (2:13:02). WSOP tournament director Jack Effel has quit Twitter (3:17:50). Colossus event sees steep decline in number of entries, Ryan Laplante has 0-for-12 showing in it (3:37:15). King's Lounge somewhat backs down regarding massive rake raise (3:52:24). Diamond/Seven Stars registration room criticized for lack of cashiers, creating long lines (3:58:39). WSOP.com still struggling during WSOP, despite shared liquidity (4:02:12). Nicholas Palma accused on Twitter of scamming and sexual assault (4:25:06). Never mind! Wynn/Encore decides to restore lots to free parking (4:56:10). Further update on Las Vegas hotel labor dispute

Show recorded live from the WSOP. Druff scores first lifetime non-holdem event cash at WSOP (topic starts at 0:30:48 mark). Chris Ferguson attempts ill-fated, pre-WSOP video apology (1:11:06). Doug Polk trolls Daniel Negreanu with billboard outside of Rio (1:45:23). Hellmuth charges 80% markup, causes controversy (2:18:15). WSOP playing cards seem to have issues once again (2:45:48). King's Lounge spikes rake in $75/$150 game by 100% (2:53:45). Fantasy leagues becoming super-popular among WSOP players, fans (2:59:58). WSOP payout room finally not a chaotic mess (3:09:59). How to handle overaggressive WSOP hallway vendors (3:19:46). New update on potential Las Vegas hotel/restaurant worker strike (3:26:00). Delaware to have legalized sportsbetting going by June 5 (3:35:53). Boomtown Reno in trouble with Nevada Gaming for accidentally offering affiliate links to illegal online gambling sites (3:42:56). Justin Bonomo continues insane 2018 with $3 million High Roller win (3:51:10). Security guard at

Druff announces update on the WSOP pieces he's selling (topic stars at 32:08 mark). PFA Spring Heads Up Classic completed, with a regular radio listener taking the title (33:41). Federal ban on non-Nevada sportsbetting struck down, and over 30 states might soon offer legalized sportsbetting (57:24). Handicapping expert Daly calls in to participate in the sportsbetting segment (2:05:34). Update on possible upcoming strike by Vegas hotel workers (3:25:18). Poker player finds that his car had all four wheels stolen while parked at Venetian (3:34:48). Jason Koon plays two 7-figure televised pots at Triton Super High Roller cash games, then wins "short deck" tournament for over $3 million (4:10:03). Esports coming to WSOP Pavilion room stage, but will it distract the poker players (5:05:46)? Florida poker pro involved in fatal car crash, attempted to run away from the scene (5:21:41). Ken Scalir calls in (5:32:00). Horseshoe Southern Indiana to finally get off the river and become a real land-based casin

An attempt to beat the record for "world largest orgy" taking place in Las Vegas on June 2 (topic starts at 0:28:42 timestamp). Druff is selling piece of most of his 2018 WSOP (0:43:13). Major strike by Las Vegas hotel workers could begin on June 1 (1:17:56). Controversial "run it twice" incident occurred on Live at the Bike (1:48:23). Phil Galfond announces new details regarding play on his poker site, which draws criticism from Druff (2:31:11). Druff quits 2+2 after recent flap with Mason Malmuth (3:14:46). Gordon Vayo is suing Pokerstars for confiscating his money due to accusations he played in the US (4:01:50). What is going on with Americas Card Room (4:18:08)? William Hill sportsbooks in Nevada refused to pay an obvious winning bet (4:33:02). Aussie Matt Kirk and Leon Tsoukernik settle court case, play poker together again in super-high-stakes shorthanded game (4:52:14). WSOP chips to be replaced due to trick pulled by chip collectors (5:05:16). Tony Bigcharles arrested for "terrorist threat

TMMLK calls in (starts at 0:29:40 mark). Druff pledges $400 of own money to future PFA contests after freeroll "unclaimed money" controversy (0:50:41). Update on Vegas sports handicapper missing at Mt. Charleston (1:12:40). How did khalwat and tradershky meet Druff (1:38:00)? Ray Davis ejected from his own tournament series at Venetian after altercation with Frankie O'Dell (1:54:58). Career scammer/embezzler who scammed WSOP winner almost got away with murder (2:02:30). Cate Hall has moved to a polyamorous commune (3:19:31). Nevada Gaming passes new regulations regarding gambling wien stoned (3:39:41). Pokerstars purchased UK gambling giant Sky Bet for $4.7 billion (3:56:20). China to ban all forms of online poker, including play money, on June 1 (4:31:36). Senior citizen given probation after being caught embezzling money from charity poker games (5:10:32). Are poker dealers working a dream job, or is it an underpaid nightmare (5:20:57)? The final three-plus hours of the show involve Druff and Br

Ken Scalir calls in to talk about his experiences at Coachella (starting 24:18 minute mark). Prank call to fake Microsoft scammer (51:00). Druff chokes after near-victory in first round of PFA Spring Heads Up Classic (1:12:43). Brandon and Druff discuss Micon's appearance on the Doug Polk crypto show, as well as roleplay a "debate" regarding his current net worth (1:36:40). Suspended/fired Venetian pit dealer shot two management co-workers at a company picnic in a targeted attack (2:36:30). Listener "joeyeah" calls Druff to talk about very old school online poker, circa 1998-2001 (3:00:10). Liv Boeree causes controversy when she tweets in support of Annie Duke (3:36:04). Well-known sports handicapper has vanished on Mt. Charleston (4:11:30). Ticket scammer Ali Fazeli had some famous poker players as victims (4:25:40). WPT Seminole Hard Rock is paying extras to be in audience of televised Main Event (4:35:35). Americas Card Room and WSOP are fighting again on Twitter (4:52:20). WSOP.com to combine N

Druff returns to Harrah's Las Vegas just six days after leaving, and encounters a bizarre situation involving a handicapped room (starts at 0:37:29 mark). HPT Westgate cheats their $500k guarantee by sneaking in half-priced players during the final hour -- we have undercover audio and video! Ryan Stoker, 10th place finisher at the Westgate, comes on to give his perspective of the situation. (Entire segment begins at 0:59:05). Former Pokernews CEO Robbie Davies has passed away, and Druff tells a story of past dealings with him (2:19:40). Colonel Nigel Fabersham attempts to call the Westgate and find out information (3:13:35). Michael Borovetz the airport scammer arrested again (3:19:30). Backpage.com shut down by feds, and we discuss the new FOSTA/SESTA law meant to combat online prostitution sites (3:31:49). Harrah's Rincon has changed the name of their city from Valley Center to "Funner" (4:08:35). Should casino dealers expect a large tip when they deal a large winner or jackpot? (4:21:57). Social

Druff talks about his trip to Utah and his car rental follies (starts at 0:35:24 mark). Announcing the PFA Spring Heads Up Classic, and Chinamaniac calls in to further explain (1:08:42). Raymond Davis is our special guest, discussing the strange story of Jerad Klick, Day 2 "direct buyins", the big blind ante situation at the WSOP, and the new RealGrinders lounge near the Rio (1:20:26). Tam Nguyen is attempting to shill for another shady poker site (2:22:01). SLS getting another $100 million investment to try to make it profitable (2:43:37). There's a viral post about casino advice on reddit, but is it correct (2:54:00)? Doug Polk and Jonathan Little do battle on Twitter (3:23:27). Will YouTube shooting finally open up discussion on unfair demonetization against content providers (3:48:33)? Harrah's Atlantic City screws players flying in for Millionaire Maker tournament (4:30:58). Gemaco beats Borgata in court regarding Phil Ivey edge sorting case (4:42:48). Louisiana considering bill which would ba