Pokerfraudalert - Druff & Friends

This is part 2 of the show, part 1 was posted earlier.... Topic begins at (0:01:06): ESPNBet screws gambler on same-game parlay, grading entire bet a tie because one leg tied.... (0:10:16): BetMGM invalidated $214k parlay in August... but was it justified?.... (0:25:52): Circa faces lawsuit regarding taxation of comps -- is it frivolous?.... (0:51:34): Mysterious death of Dirk Arthur, a Vegas magician specializing in tigers, has some suspecting murder or suicide.... (1:26:20): Phil Galfond announces $10k "mastermind" event for January in Palm Springs, causing some minor controversy.... (2:27:08): WSOP Paradise offered some Seven Stars members free entry into their $5 million guarantee event #1.... (2:38:01): Phil Hellmuth's loud entrance during WSOP Paradise Main Event causes controversy.... (2:50:55): Jordan Saccucci wanted for major robbery in Canada, bounces out of country to play WSOP Paradise.... (3:00:20): Unemployed college professor Anthony Polito kills 3, badly wounds 1, in pre-planned UNLV s

This is part 1 of 2, as this show was extremely long. The other part will be posted within a few days.... Topic begins at (0:29:00) mark: Wesley Fei and Nik Airball accuse Ye "Tony Mars" Shen, Arnaud Mattern, Shane Hennen accused of multimillion dollar home game cheating scheme.... (3:13:46): MGM Grand Poker reneges on guarantee and then restores it, after employee Tony Burns quits and PFA releases "Seinfeld" parody mocking them.... (3:58:19): After 17 years of construction, the Fontainebleu resort is finally opening in Las Vegas.... (4:45:33): Amit Patel steals $22 million from Jacksonville Jaguars, mainly to shoot off on Daily Fantasy Sports.

Topic begins at (0:16:19) mark: Google Chrome users might need to make a settings change to listen to live PFA show on that browser.... (0:20:27): PFA Radio helps listener get through the night during life-threatening heart attack.... (0:29:18): Brandon joins show, discusses Thanksgiving with Druff.... (0:41:30): Druff attends Formula 1 race with son Benjamin, gives review of event.... (1:58:46): Druff hits shocking dealt royal flush on 10-way video poker machine for $64,000.... (3:14:20): Clark County may change law making it illegal to use Vegas pedestrian bridges as viewpoints.... (3:28:29): Justin Bonomo in hot water after pro-Hamas tweets infuriate fellow poker pros.... (3:59:48): Las Vegas A's are now a reality, move from Oakland approved by MLB.... (4:30:59): Las Vegas baccarat dealer accused of helping players cheat, arrested after vanishing for 18 months.... (4:48:17): Lawsuit regarding Vegas strip room price fixing is dismissed.... (4:59:47): Las Vegas casino scammer receives suspended sen

This is part 2 of the show which aired on 11/6-11/7/23.... Topic begins at (0:00:50) mark: True or False: Which of these 5 statements about Druff are true?.... (0:24:27): Former poker pro Shawn Sheikhan sentenced to four years in prison for illegal marijuana sales.... (0:37:55): Mojave Desert and Las Vegas History: The life and impact of Don Laughlin, who recently passed away.... (1:51:31): Bedbugs found in nine Las Vegas strip hotels.... (2:03:09): Culinary Union in Vegas close to deal, details leaked.... (2:38:18): Video poker analyzing software now available to casinos to identify bad players at the game.... (3:09:51): Listener "Patrick" calls in to talk about Vegas losing appeal to the average tourist.... Brandon "Drexel" Gerson co-hosts throughout.

Topic begins at (0:17:03) mark: Druff victimized again by identity theft.... (0:50:15): Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty.... (1:32:53): Chris Hunichen back in controversy after making tweet about private jet, months after sharing family Gofundme.... (2:58:08): Update: Josephine Ragland, the scammer who killed Bart Hanson's dog, is charged with felonies in California and Massachusetts.... (3:30:08): PFA forum member and Druff get scammer Christopher Mitchell banned from Circa.... (3:52:18): Formula 1 race date approaches, all signs point to failure... and Druff has tickets to it for sale.....This is part 1 of 2, as the show was over 8 hours, and has been split. The other part will appear within a few days.... Brandon "Drexel" Gerson co-hosts.

Topic begins at (0:18:11) mark: Druff gives his thoughts on Hamas' attack on Israel.... (0:46:18): Vegas grinder Raechel Whetstone steals $7,300 from backer after tournament win, but is there more to the story?.... (1:33:59): PFA listener and poker personality Bart Hanson makes national news after his dog was killed by a scammy trainer.... (2:09:42): Nigerian scammers con Clark County School district out of $1.45 million, and then trick three women in other states into receiving the stolen funds and shipping it out of the country.... (2:45:38): YouTuber "SlotLady Sarah" makes shocking turn into Onlyfans porn career.... (3:30:41): Hustler Casino Live regulars Wesley Fei and Benjamin Lee hit by complicated scam which pitted them against one another.... (4:07:11): Jared Bleznick stalls a $100k buyin tournament final table so he can open up sports cards.... (4:18:57): Treasure Island bartender accused of stealing $8,000 from resort.... (4:26:30): Lawsuit claims roulette ball at Gold Coast Casino hit playe

This is part 1 of what was originally slated to be a long show. Part 2 will air shortly. Topic begins at (0:21:25) mark: Druff hobbled by terrible gout attack, goes through period of time where he couldn't walk.... (0:33:39): BetMGM having major issues again with account breaches, stolen money.... (1:25:16): Rob Mercer confesses to Cody Daniels about faking cancer, story makes national news.... (2:20:13): Rio Las Vegas no longer a Caesars property.

Topic begins at (0:24:00) mark: Poker Fraud Alert Radio finally on YouTube! Please like and subscribe!.... (0:27:06): MGM systems hacked, held for tens of millions in ransom, causing chaos among all Las Vegas properties.... (0:58:57): Major side effects to MGM hacking include alleged room thefts by staff, hours long lines, inability to cash out, inability to get into rooms.... (1:08:08): Druff talks about the two hacker groups claiming responsibility, Scattered Spider and ALPHV, and explains how they did it.... (1:54:31): Man arrested at casino cage after claiming he's responsible, and demanding $40,000,000 payment to restore their system.... (1:56:29): Caesars was victim of similar attack in late August, but paid ransom.... (2:07:25): Could this MGM mess have been prevented? Druff gives opinion of regarding system design and security vulnerabilities.... (2:24:19): What can customers do when caught up in something like the MGM chaos?.... (2:40:37): When is it safe to return to MGM properties? Colonel

Topic begins at (0:10:18) mark: Rob Mercer, who called out Jami Lafay for her cancer Gofundme, appears to be a scammer himself.... (1:43:39): Interview with Cody Daniels, a disabled person who was victimized by Mercer.... (2:19:53): Nevada has changed the state law regarding casino bans -- now they only last 2 years!.... (2:36:40): Shaun Deeb got quoted $80/hour by a prospective housecleaner, and he's big mad.... (2:56:01): Should you give back an accidental call on the river if opponent has 6 high and misread his hand?.... (3:18:18): Jungleman sent someone a nude picture, and now he's being blackmailed over it.... (3:32:50): Jason Mercier says that accused high stakes scammer Sean Perry has made good on his debts, Daniel Colman disagrees.... (3:54:33): Bat out of hell: Lawsuit filed against MGM after a bat was found and killed in a New York New York room.... (4:07:59): Unheralded thunderstorm system causes massive flooding in Vegas, strands people at Burning Man.... tradershky and khalwat co-host.

This is Part 2 of the show recorded on 8/18-8/19/23. Part 1 was previously posted to the archives. Topic begins at (0:01:07) mark: Poker Twitter users starting to get paid by Elon Musk -- can Druff get the cash too?.... (0:50:59): Cosmopolitan Identity program members will get somewhat screwed by conversion into MGM Rewards on 2/1/24.... (1:45:27): High schooler asks Negreanu to stop by his home game, Daniel actually does so.... (2:17:45): Druffytime Theater: Which of these four stories from Druff's life is real?.... (3:00:51): YouTuber Mike Malone "exposes" D Lucky, with hidden video of an angry customer punching him -- but is it real?.... (3:39:08): Nightclubs at Wynn and Resorts World in feud over unruly high-roller customer.... (3:50:42): What Would Druff Do? Call fowrarding scam leads to fraudulent bank wire stolen from victim.... (4:11:20): How does Druff feel about Elon Musk's plans to remove the Twitter block feature?.... tradershky and Brandon co-host.

This is Part 1 of the show which aired on 8/18-8/19/2023. Part 2 will be posted within a few days. Topic begins at (0:29:30) mark: Druff returns from trip to Washington, Idaho, and Montana.... (0:41:30): Will San Diego and Los Angeles have their first hurricane since 1858?.... (0:56:02): Controversy on Big Bet Poker Live ensues when one player threatens to rape and kill another player's mom while he watches.... (1:45:58): Deckmaster 2 shuffle machine confirmed to be hackable to order shuffle in predetermiend fashion. What threat does this pose to players?.... (2:21:48): Ameristar Casino, city of Black Hawk, Colorado sued over illegal detention of card counter.... (2:57:37): User "Nikki" victimized by hacking of her PFA account, and some very weird spam was posted.... (3:09:53): Brandon joins show, warns Vegas "storm tunnel people" to get out.... (3:32:53): Sam Bankman-Fried's sent back to jail.

Topic begins at (0:10:33) mark: Andreas Froehli calls out cheating on Pokerbros, warns against playing there.... (0:39:56): Josh Arieh golfs with Donald Trump, Twitter controversy ensues.... (1:05:14): Pokerstars US has data breach, everyone's social security number now is in the hands of the hackers.... (1:22:25): Robber of San Jose home poker game hides in the attic, falls through ceiling.... (1:32:35): Feds said to be investigating MGM and embattled Resorts World CEO Scott Sibella.... (1:55:53): Cosmopolitan finally comes up with hard date to join MGM Rewards.... (2:06:51): Update: Formula 1 Race organizers don't yet have permits to block Vegas properties from seeing the race.... (2:23:58): Sign of the times: Scam mobile ad series discontinued not due to being fraudulent, but because it wasn't woke enough.

Topic begins at (0:21:43) mark: How did Druff do in the WSOP Main Event after a good Day 1?... (1:28:22): Druff played with Daniel Negreanu, Erik Seidel, Jason Mercier, Scott Blumstein, Patrik Antonius, Greg Mueller, and Tony Dunst at this year's Main.... (1:37:21): WSOP Main gets record 10,043 entries, did Druff's 10,021 guess win the $15k prize?.... (1:56:18): Maurice Hawkins runs very deep in WSOP Main -- did he finally pay his debts?.... (2:08:35): Main event player on Day 4 writes letter to table-mates not to bust him near bubble.... (2:18:03): Does the success and record fields of the 2023 WSOP mean a second poker boom is upon us?.... (2:33:37): WSOP gave away a 30-year Main Event buyin prize, but there was some controversy on delayed announcement.... (2:48:14): WSOP announces bracelet events in Atlantis, Bahamas in December, in order to compete with successful WPT Wynn.... (3:18:55): Ethan "Rampage" Yau reveals that Dustin Aab scammed him out of $450k earlier this year.... (4:03:05): Mike Gorod

Topic begins at (0:16:44) mark: Druff plays Day 1 of Main Event, busts Erik Seidel, finishes day off with Daniel Negreanu.... (1:06:51): WSOP Main Event has record size field - will it reach 10,000 players?.... (1:25:19): 100-year-old Gene Calden is the oldest player ever in the WSOP Main Event.... (1:40:01): Cristoph Vogelsang is playing maddeningly slow... again.... (1:52:38): Martin Kabrhel angers players at $250k event televised final table, is accused of cheating by Andrew Robl and others.... (3:01:07): Terrence Chan publicly deletes PokerGo in protest for preempting triple draw coverage with holdem event.... (3:08:45): Phil Hellmuth wins 17th bracelet, but it wasn't broadcast on PokerGo, and Druff's complaint about it goes viral.... (3:34:33): Druff-suggested $1500 Big O event has over 1400 entrants in first year.... (3:44:51): Parking follies reveal flaw in Paris/Horseshoe WSOP venue.... (4:09:48): Poker HOF nominees announced -- who deserves it?.... (4:41:38): Twitter user accuses Bryn Kenney of faili

This was a spontaneous show, done to cover current topics at the WSOP and Vegas. Topic begins at (0:07:05) mark: Update on Mike Gorodinsky's situation regarding his Bellagio safe deposit box theft.... (0:30:42): Druff and khalwat analyze the ridiculous Ali Imsirovic confession video, where he admits to some cheating, but acts outraged at other allegations.... (1:56:52): Circa scammed for over a million dollars by a person calling and pretending to be the hotel owner.

Topic begins at (0:28:43) mark: Druff plays his second WSOP Seniors event -- was he able to do last year's top-3% finish?.... (1:07:00): Listener calls from Tyde and 1dollarboxcar.... (1:16:45): Interview with "Vegas Matt", an ethical slot machine YouTuber who shows both the wins and losses.... (1:57:44): Bad cold replaces 2022's COVID as the malady hitting many WSOP players, including Druff.... (2:12:09): Dude pees like a lady? Several men using ladies' room at WSOP.... (2:33:49): Interview with "Eden Rocks", the highly controversial poker Twitter Spaces host.... This show was interrupted after the Eden interview due to internet issues where Druff was staying. Another two episodes will follow shortly.

This is part 2 of the 6/5/23 show.... (0:01:00): Mike Gorodinksy's claims his safe deposit box was emptied at Bellagio.... (0:27:20): Elderly John Smith is a heads-up crusher. beats Ivey at $25k WSOP heads up event.... (0:43:17): Druff notices that Horseshoe Deli "Nosh" isn't actually a deli.... (1:01:43): Druff plays three WSOP events.... (1:21:43): Successful Mystery Bounty event sees over 6,000 individual players on Day 1D.... (1:33:20): Doug Polk makes it to final match of $25k Heads Up event.... (1:42:17): Rob Kuhn claims his big stack entirely disappeared from $600 NL event during break.... (1:50:22): Ali Imsirovic is not banned from WSOP, is playing online event.... (1:59:09): Druff gives tips for cash game selection this summer (and in general).... (2:34:31): Druff finds his WSOP.com cashier disabled as fallout from the BetMGM / Globalpay thefts in October 2022.... (2:53:18): Hustler Casino Live's Million Dollar Cash Game first day is a dud, with boring, nitty lineup.... (3:08:40): HCL's s

This is part 1 of 2, as this long episode was split for the archives.... (0:14:34): Las Vegas repaving-related traffic wreaks havoc upon players commuting to series.... (0:24:12): WSOP rules on usage of GTOWizard, other solvers, at its live events.... (1:26:31): Longtime strip property Casino Royale is likely to be destroyed soon, and replaced by a high rise resort.... (1:39:20): Dice sliding scheme at Cosmo electronic craps table fails, four people get arrested.... (2:06:12): Cosmopolitan puts placards on slot machines, warning of scumbags trying to trick them to leave the machine in a +EV state.... (2:12:38): Justin Bonomo makes crass tweet telling straight men to try gay oral sex.... (2:29:56): Maid steals $768,000 in jewelry from guests staying in Vdara hotel rooms.... (2:59:23): Weird pop-up casino appears for 8 hours in Las Vegas, and it's completely legal.... (3:21:14): New steakhouse in Las Vegas, "Prime 141", charging 22% service charge, encouraging no tipping.... Brandon "Drexel" Gerson co-

Topic begins at (0:17:59) mark: Announcements - PFA Radio is now a bi-weekly show, Druff's WSOP presence this year will be erratic.... (0:29:22): Poker legend Doyle Brunson passes away.... (1:18:59): Update: Arrest made by feds in November 2022 Draftkings account thefts case -- is this the same culprit which stole from Druff via BetMGM?.... (2:00:46): Disgraced poker pro and accused cheater Ali Imsirovic is now a poker coach, and is now accused of still cheating on ACR.... (2:19:33): Maurice Hawkins wins record 15th circuit ring, but is mocked on Twitter for still-outstanding debts to Randy Garcia.... (2:32:03): Viffer, Shaun Deeb battle it out on Twitter regarding 2020 allegations of owed money.... (3:07:43): Poker House Dallas latest card room to get hassled by the city.... (3:27:06): Jeremy Becker -- Young phenom, short-term luckbox, or "Postle of the Wynn"?.... (3:38:38): Strategy talk: Flopped straight flush versus flopped ace high flush -- could you lay this down?.... (4:02:37): University of A

Topic begins at (0:12:03) mark: Big cash game on PokerGO gets bad reaction for obnoxious table talk and cackling.... (0:34:57): 70-year-old bearded dude wins WPT Ladies Event, makes national news.... (0:59:10): Charlie Carrel goes at it with Doug Polk on Twitter Spaces regarding Doug calling him a pedo.... (2:13:15): Cyndy Violette's daughter is missing.... (2:17:54): Update in Doug Polk / JNandez lawsuit story.... (2:42:37): Nik Airball pays Matt Berkey $10,000 NOT to play him heads up.... (2:47:21): Hustler Casino Live to host $1,000,000 buyin game.... (2:57:40): Former NFL player Henry Ruggs gets sweetheart deal in plea bargain after his drunk driving killed someone.... (3:07:48): Barstool Sports personality Ben Mintz fired over accidental use of n-word when quoting rap lyrics.... (3:29:28): Longtime poker pro Eric Froehlich to have major heart surgery.... (3:43:34): Update: Accused casino scammer Brandon Sattler now facing federal charges.... (3:51:55): Update: RobinHood702 makes plea deal over