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Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/26/2022 - Crazy Frog

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Topic begins at (0:20:28) mark: Update: ACR Withdrawal Scandal seems to be winding down, but ACR still won't admit to what really happened.... (0:56:50): Alex Foxen makes explosive cheating allegations against Ali Imsirovic and Jake Schindler.... (1:54:55): Matt the Rat calls in about the Founders Card and the Diamond match with Caesars.... (2:01:05): Major analysis of the Bryn Kenney scandal, where former stakehorse Martin Zamani made allegations of collusion and cult-like atmosphere directed by Bryn.... (4:39:21): Update: All American Dave appears to have taken a large PPP loan in 2020.... (4:52:28): Late 2000s poker short stacker Lorin Yelle killed in wrong-place-wrong-time gas station murder.... (5:08:53): Minnesota poker player Wade Woefel accused of murder after fatal drug overdose of an associate of his.... (5:17:57): National Indian Gaming Association changes name because acronym accidentally spells a racial slur.... (5:22:39): Eric Persson talks trash, tilts Hellmuth at PokerGo Heads Up challenge.... (5:42:57): Update: Weird saga involving Resorts World CEO Scott Sibella and accused scammer Brandon Sattler continues with Gaming investigation.... (6:05:44): Florida judge forces abandoning of mask mandate on airplanes and other mass transit -- was it the right move?.... (6:28:27): Druff gives his feelings on Elon Musk buying Twitter.... tradershky co-hosts for final 2 hours.

Apr 27, 20226h 59m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/14/2022 - Substantial Penalty for Early Withdrawal

Topic begins at (0:17:30) mark: ACR Withdrawal Theft Scandal heats up after Druff publicly presses the issue on PFA & social media.... (1:37:26): All American Dave closes down due to WSOP decision, can't/won't refund customer balances held from last year.... (2:24:06): Fillippos Liakounakos caught scamming again -- this time he's in jail, and his victim history involves several poker players with past scandals of their own.... (2:51:39): Big fight brewing between Fremont Street Experience "street performers" and city of Las Vegas.... (3:27:59): Update: RobinHood702's bail revoked, free speech rights curtailed in bizarre criminal case.... (4:01:49): Expensive parking could be another tax on WSOP players this year, for the first time ever.... (4:11:29): Druffytime theater: Maintenance man fixes Druff's toilet at Vegas hotel, front desk doesn't believe it ever happened.... (4:41:57): Venture capital firm "First Round" hires Annie Duke as "Special Partner for Decision Science".... (5:23:36): Tristan Wade suspects 3rd place finisher in online WSOP bracelet event was disqualified for cheating.... (5:51:54): Bicycle Casino in southern California sold, will change name soon.... (6:08:10): Update: The Lodge at Hualapi employee, forced to pay back money stolen by serial armed robbers, sues establishment.... (6:24:30): Another shooting at Legends Poker Room in Houston.... (6:30:51): Brandon joins us, we talk again about All American Dave.... (6:53:15): What Would Druff Do -- Possible missing money on GG Poker?.... (6:59:38): Palms to finally reopen on April 27.... (7:09:38): Resorts World to release 100,000 ladybugs on property.... (7:15:03): Steve Wynn update.

Apr 15, 20227h 26m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/27/2022 - The Withdrawal That Wasn't

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Topic begins at (0:14:41) mark: Q4o-gate! Phil Hellmuth gets everyone talking after calling a big all-in bet with Q4o, but Druff has personal history with him which shows it's happened before.... (1:00:50): Update: Dan Bilzerian maybe not so fired after all.... (1:21:22): WSOP raising pay for its dealers, but how much is out of generosity?.... (1:47:40): ACR player claims a withdrawal was made without his permission. PFA is on the case, with breaking news during the segment.... (2:32:24): Secret of Siam restaurant in Vegas sickens numerous people in Vegas with THC-laced food... (2:38:57): Druffytime theater: How well do you know Druff? Four short stories from his past where YOU can guess what happened.... (3:27:05): Update: Scammer Dan Bekavac, owner of former Midway Poker Tour, wins tournament, vows to pay people back.... (3:49:52): $8 million awarded to Vegas-area casino customer served cleaning solution instead of beer.... (4:23:22): Texas Card House in Dallas gets results of appeal to stay open.... (4:32:09): Couple charged with cheating roulette at Pittsburgh casino.... (4:37:58): What Would Druff Do? PFA listener asks question regarding casino reneging on promised dinner comp.... (5:21:55): Isle Casino in Black Hawk to become "Horseshe Black Hawk", Druff explains his own observations on Black Hawk..... Brandon joins us for the final 4 hours of the show.

Mar 28, 20225h 59m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/19/2022 - Hennigan or Heneghan?

Topic begins at the (0:14:00) mark: Girl sets up guy on dating site in Vegas, attempts to murder him during sex in retribution for 2020 killing of Iranian general Soleimani.... (0:43:19): High stakes poker player Gal Yifrach charged with illegal slot machine operation, and money laundering at Bicycle Casino.... (1:09:21): Update: Las Vegas Metro Police officer charged with two other casino robberies after being arrested for robbing Rio.... (1:16:53): WSOP releases 2022 schedule, ditches vaccine requirement.... (1:55:56): Dan Bilzerian fired as GGPoker rep, Vanessa Kade follows up with big tournament win.... (2:28:54): Druffytime theater: Druff's weird and sporadic history on terrestrial radio.... (3:38:42): Top Shelf Poker Room in Texas raided, shut down.... (4:02:54): Major hotel planned for south side of Vegas strip, to compete with Cosmo.... (4:25:31): Brandon brings a ton of topics about Las Vegas and Nevada.... (6:25:08): WSOP bracelet winner right after Druff in 2005 arrested for January 6 riot involvement.... (6:47:03): Caesars closes Wyndham status match loophole which allowed people to get perpetual Diamond status in both programs.... (7:10:24): Caller asks Brandon for his expertise on craps and casino comps related to play.

Mar 20, 20227h 35m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/03/2022 - Ten Years, Thirteen Hours - Part 2

Poker Fraud Alert 10th Anniversary Special, Part 2. This show was 13 hours long, so it is being released in two parts. Topic at (0:02:14) mark: Sherif the Scammer from Nigeria makes his triumphant return to PFA Radio.... (0:53:07): Midget comedian Donny Davis found dead in Resorts World hotel room, foul play suspected.... (1:02:03): All American Dave kicked out of the WSOP.... (1:18:52): Belly Buster calls in to say hello and cheerio.... (1:34:12): Poker player Ben Ross kicked out of Texas' Watauga Social Lounge tournament, two from the money, for calling it a "rathole" and objecting to alleged hidden add-on fee.... (1:58:45): VitalVegas claims he heard "Strip casino CEO" was detained for questioning. Could it be related to the weird RobinHood702 / Brandon Sattler mess involving Resorts World?.... (2:42:04): Former co-host Chinamaniac calls in to give a life update.... (3:13:41): The controversial Desertrunner calls in to talk about guns and Nevada governor Steve Sisolak, and listener jsearles also joins in for the remainder of the show.... (3:48:13): Druff recaps the biggest story from each year on PFA, from 2012-2021.... Also featuring co-hosts Brandon "Drexel" Gerson and khalwat during portions of this second part of the show.

Mar 10, 20225h 48m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/02/2022 - Ten Years, Thirteen Hours - Part 1

Poker Fraud Alert 10th Anniversary Special, Part 1. This show was 13 hours long, so it is being released in two parts. Part 2 should follow in a few days. Early show co-hosts include tradershky, Vintage_One, khalwat, and Nothern California Guy. Timestamp at (0:14:47) mark: Interview with mysterious forum poster "Karen Nathan".... (0:49:46): Attorney Eric Bensamochan gives PayPal class action lawsuit update.... (1:11:26): Onestep makes another indecent proposal to the PFA audience.... (1:17:26): Call from Tyrone from Las Vegas.... (1:48:35): Bart Hanson joins us.... (2:01:56): Ken Scalir joins us.... (2:32:01): Brandon and Daredevil join.... (2:49:27): Nevada governor Steve Sisolak confronted by angry citizen at Mexican restaurant, zero security was present.... (3:43:34): Las Vegas Metro Police officer arrested for robbing Rio sportsbook.... (4:24:27): Matt the Rat joins us.... (4:39:47): Daredevil reveals major life news.... (5:24:29): Northern California guy tells us what he's been up to.... (5:51:55): Interview with Mike Matusow.

Mar 4, 20226h 59m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/20/2022 - Just Kidding

Topic begins at (0:19:15) mark: Blatant slowroll on Hustler Casino Live sparks controversy.... (0:42:54): Update: Gambling coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell proves he has $227k via bank ATM visit.... (1:21:49): To stake or not to stake? Bart Hanson's offer to stake controversial poker pro Tony Bigcharles ruffles feathers on Twitter.... (1:54:15): Unscheduled Prahlad Friedman update.... (2:01:54): Druffytime Theater: Car rental place stole cell phone from Druff's relative in early 2010s -- what did he do about it?.... (2:33:04): Vanessa Kade quits as ACR sponsored pro after one year, cites "different values".... (3:09:35): GPI Awards ceremony held, some arguments follow regarding selection of certain winners.... (3:33:49): Dennis Hof's "Love Ranch" in Pahrump is for sale, for just $1.2 million.... (3:55:26): Update: Crystal Cruises is donkdown, and many with reservations are out a lot of money. What now?.... (4:18:18): Former poker pro Igor Kurganov to help distribute $5.7 billion to charities for Elon Musk.... (4:32:41): NFT Fraud Alert: Nasty Opensea phishing scheme results in a ton of stolen NFTs.... (4:54:12): Lots of states lift mask and vaccine mandates. Will life return to normal?

Feb 21, 20225h 27m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/09/2022 - Wandering Eye

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Topic begins at (0:21:10) mark: Major controversy at Hustler Casino Live after player "skillsrocks" appears to have been looking at one opponent's holecards.... (1:24:48): Gambling coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell gets his YouTube channel terminated, PFA member AHoosierA wrongly blamed.... (2:49:30): A Vegas tourist won a $229k jackpot, didn't realize it due to a malfunction, and had to be tracked down by Nevada Gaming.... (3:04:36): Druffytime Theater: Three 2000s online poker chat stories -- a hooker, a bribe, and an Italian gangster.... (3:59:23): ACR player "EddieTowne23" claims the site stole $10,600 from him and won't tell him what happened.... (4:42:46): Massive Pokerstars/Foxbet outage in New Jersey, Michigan, and Pennsylvania now four days running.... (5:02:07): Crystal Cruises ships seized, two known poker figures among angry passengers.... (5:40:36): More NFL Vegas trouble: Saints' Alvin Kamara arrested for assault in Las Vegas.... (5:45:57): Over $3 billion in bitcoin seized by feds.... (5:59:44): Crowdfund Fraud Alert: Gofundme attempted to steal $8 million raised for Ottawa trucker protests.

Feb 11, 20226h 22m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/30/2022 - A Horseshoe Up Your WSOP

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Main show begins at (0:21:24) mark: Caesars to rename Bally's Las Vegas to Horseshoe, Troplcana Las Vegas likely to be named Bally's.... (1:19:44): Breaking: Mike Matusow purchases interest in Poker House Dallas.... (2:10:47): Update: Leaked rumors about Adele residency problems indicate she was likely lying about cancellation reason.... (2:59:14): Controversial Vegas figure "Robinhood702" claims widespread county corruption in bizarre battle with Resorts World and super attorney David Chesnoff.... (3:44:30): UK gambler attempting to sue casino for taking advantage of his compulsive gambling during marathon session.... (4:00:40): Druffytime Theater: Druff scammed on shore excursion via Holland America Cruise line during infamous 2006 Party Poker Cruise.... (4:54:03): Phil Hellmuth defeats Tom Dwan in heads up match.... (5:06:38): PayPal news update: Class action suit has a website, PayPal partners with anti-gambling firm.... (5:24:48): Las Vegas Raiders players still getting in all kinds of trouble.... (5:41:44): Fourth Pfizer/Moderna shots coming soon -- should you get it?

Jan 30, 20226h 17m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/23/2022 - Tornado of Texas Topics

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(Topic begins at 0:20:25 mark): Security guard at Legends Poker Room in Houston foils armed robbery, 12 shots fired.... (0:49:08): Texas Card House in Dallas gets business license revoked -- is this the beginning of the end for Texas poker?.... (1:12:54): Player flips over opponent's hand before it's over while on live stream at Texas Card House.... (1:41:23): Poker Fraud Alert Radio snubbed again by GPI awards.... (2:09:09): Druffytime Theater: American Express tried to scam Druff in 2004, but he got assistance from an unlikely source.... (2:50:32): Adele cancels entire early 2022 Caesars Las Vegas residency, but is she telling the truth about why?.... (3:21:36): Mojave Desert and Las Vegas History: The Flamingo.... (4:01:11): Louie Anderson, who passed away this week, had a connection to both poker and PFA.... (4:31:38): Latest civil forfeiture abuse targeted legal marijuana company.... (4:54:19): NFT Fraud Alert: Controversial influencer "Beanie" accused of lots of scamming.... (5:39:56): The good and bad news about Omicron.

Jan 23, 20226h 9m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/16/2022 - Punishing Paypal

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(Topic begins at 0:10:56 mark): Federal class action suit filed against Paypal for money seizures, led by attorney Eric Bensamochan, who comes on the show to explain.... (1:31:53): Quick update on Mike Postle case.... (1:34:52): Druff's son Benjamin tests positive for Omicron. How is he, and is Druff next?.... (2:14:36): Update: What has happened since last week's Mikki Mase interview?.... (2:26:50): Update: Traveling Cuban poker room cheaters are at it again.... (2:38:22): Druffytime Theater: How a $14 mistake on Druff's 2000s cable bill led to a massive coverup attempt by a department there.... (3:20:28): Shaun Deeb accuses Mark Herm of "multi accounting for 20 years".... (3:44:50): High-roller gambler Brandon Sattler accused by creditors of running scam regarding installing video monitors in casinos.... (4:11:26): WPT signs DJ Steve Aoki as promoter.... (4:21:12): Phil Hellmuth, Tom Dwan to have heads up rematch soon.... (4:24:54): What to do if someone in your house or workplace has Omicron?.... khalwat co-hosts first half of the show.

Jan 16, 20225h 6m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/09/2022 - Mikki's Millions

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(Topic begins at 0:14:57): Druff reveals Hollywood insider's details about Peter Bogdanovich, who died this week.... (0:34:49): Interview with self-proclaimed casino crusher Mikki Mase -- is he for real?.... (2:45:00): Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen become partners in Austin-area poker room.... (3:18:43): Druffytime Theater: In 2001, Druff received intense secret admirer e-mails from someone who knew him well -- was it another guy?.... (3:37:06): PayPal, Venmo, other apps ordered to report transactions of over $600 to IRS.... (4:01:05): Flashback: Civil forfeiture case against two poker players in 2006 made it to US Supreme Court, and had major effect on e-commerce law.... (4:30:31): Women trick gambler at Caesars Palace to take them to his room, steal his stuff, put it in their vaginas.... (4:50:49): MGM MLife and Caesars Rewards majorly degrading tier credit earnings from on-property spending in 2022.... (5:08:11): Druff has $400 in RCs missing from Caesars Rewards, and nobody will provide any useful answers.... (5:26:04): Four online sportsbooks launched January 8 in New York state, Caesars' app had issues.... (5:41:33): It's now being acknowledged that cloth masks are mostly useless -- were they ever helpful against COVID?.... (6:00:20): Tips on handling Omicron risk in January 2022.... (6:06:02): There's a problem with US COVID death number reporting, and it needs to be fixed immediately.... (6:30:21): Should you stand on long lines to get a COVID test?

Jan 10, 20226h 43m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/02/2022 - Run It Twice

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(Topic begins at 0:26:09 mark): Phil Galfond's "Run It Once Poker" site to close January 3, attempts to move to US market.... (2:07:23): Dan Bilzerian appears on Doug Polk's show for contentious interview.... (3:33:54): Nicholas Palma accusing Tim Reilly of using fake vax card for WSOP, and Negreanu now put out a $10k challenge over the matter.... (4:23:59): Flashback #1 - Druff attempted to attempt the "New Years Rockin Eve" party in the 2000s, and learned a secret about the broadcast.... (4:38:06): Flashback #2 - Huge investment firm Fidelity accidentally posted ad seen by millions in 1990 with Druff's phone number instead of theirs. What happened next?.... (4:59:30): Casino advantage player claims he was force-checked-out of MGM Springfield while gone, and $20,900 stolen from his room safe.... (5:19:04): Pokershares, the Mike McDonald site where you can bet on the results of poker pros, has shut down.... (5:36:30): Controversy hits "SlotLady", a popular female slot-playing YouTuber.... (6:57:10): Fedor Holz makes allegation of online poker collusion against Brazilian poker group.... (7:24:24): California Indian tribes and poker rooms battling each other again regarding future of gambling in state.... (7:43:56): Omicron rips through US at record infection levels, but what danger are we really in?.... khalwat co-hosts, tradershky also joins. Calls from desertrunner and 'Carmine' during the show.

Jan 3, 20228h 36m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 12/26/2021 - Mark "shoeshine box" Fucile Memorial Episode

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(Topic begins at 0:23:33 mark): PFA friend Mark "shoeshine box" Fucile passes away at age 58 from cancer, Druff memorializes him.... (0:38:32): On the way to Vegas, Druff develops sudden intense illness in the middle of the desert.... (1:04:40): Update: Hospital with Druff ER fail gives result of investigation of incident.... (1:27:27): The gambling world attempts to make sense of self-professed -EV game casino crusher "Mikki Mase".... (4:14:44): Bovada and Ignition have a massive, multi-day crash -- what happened?.... (4:43:46): New rule on 2+2 means trolling days there are over.... (4:58:43): You might qualify for a free cryptotoken worth real money if you used Opensea to buy/sell NFTs.... (5:06:51): Update: Johnny Chan's 88 Social sells to new owner, changes cardroom name.... (5:14:53): Sam Farha gets roughed up by poker dealer at Legends in Houston, following alleged chronic rude behavior.... (5:28:10): Las Vegas McCarran Airport changes name to Harry Reid International Airport.... (5:38:20): PFA member "Jeff Dime" runs into weird "tenant's rights" issue during long Bally's Las Vegas stay.... (6:08:20): Paris Las Vegas security drops the ball, allows man with knife into secure area, who then attacks an employee.... (6:15:58): MGM National Harbor doing "rookie event" on February 19th, for people with less than $25k in Hendon Mob documented cashes.... (6:23:03): Omicron variant quickly dominating new infections in US, but has it evolved into something like a common cold?

Dec 27, 20217h 15m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 12/11/2021 - Where's Johnny?

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(Topic begins at 0:02:07 mark): Druff tells a mostly unknown story about recently passed Monkees member Michael Nesmith.... (0:29:59): Mysterious health issue strikes Druff, sends him to the ER, fail occurs.... (1:43:56): Johnny Chan's "88 Social" poker room in Houston closes doors, leaves tons of players with chips unpaid, Johnny explains situation to Mike Matusow.... (3:13:31): Poker Paint controversy heats back up, lawsuits threatened.... (3:41:47): Online poker legend (and onetime PFA Radio guest) Dusty "Leatherass" Schmidt passes away at the age of 40.... (3:57:03): Doyle Brunson, age 88, is in the hospital with pneumonia.... (4:20:06): Poker pros share horrifying stories of civil forfeiture and harassment from authorities over the years.... (4:46:26): High stakes online pro "BERRI SWEET" makes massive all-in call with Jack high on river -- and wins.... (5:03:30): Politician claims four Atlantic City will close unless property tax is dropped to zero.... (5:15:47): Oakland A's put bid on Tropicana Las Vegas, in preparation for possible Vegas move.... (5:36:59): Omicron variant causes panic -- but is there real danger?

Dec 12, 20216h 25m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 11/24/2021 - Rio's Last Stand

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(Topic begins at 0:25:51 mark): WSOP officially announced to be moving to Bally's/Paris in 2022.... (1:14:47): German pro wins WSOP Main, 49-year-old amateur finishes 2nd.... (1:28:29): Josh Arieh edges Phil Hellmuth for 2021 WSOP Player of the Year, but is the race really over?.... (1:47:52): khalwat revisits the late registration & rebuy issue with tournaments.... (2:03:22): Negreanu blows 3-handed chip lead to finish off 1-for-26 in final tables at Rio.... (2:18:37): Vegas poker player Zach Gensler plays 124 straight hour poker session at Resorts World -- sort of.... (2:35:05): Eli Elezra elected to Poker HOF, but what about the 2019 controversies regarding him owing lots of people money?.... (3:15:51): Could "El Sueno", a planned large, Spanish-speaking casino resort in Beatty, Nevada actually be successful?.... (3:48:11): Mysterious poker player scores $900k win at Caesars on $30k 2021 MVP bet for Shohei Ohtani, and we identify who he is.... (4:07:12): Druff gives advice how to reach local phone reps at Las Vegas Caesars properties.... (4:34:58): COVID vaccine boosters available to everyone -- should you get it? Will this be every 6 months for the rest of time?.... khalwat co-hosts first three hours of the show.

Nov 24, 20215h 23m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 11/16/2021 - Main Event Malady

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(Topic begins at 0:16:13 mark): Druff runs a below-average stack close to the money at WSOP Main -- did he make it?.... (1:02:12): COVID outbreak occurs among now-busted WSOP Main Event players, just being discovered.... (1:20:42): Report: CLEAR App rumored to have been vulnerable to fake vaccine cards.... (1:43:39): Chris Moneymaker had huge first few days at Main Event, but will he contend to repeat his 2003 title?.... (2:11:40): Chance Kornuth in controversy over angle-shot at Main Event TV table.... (2:29:36): Druffytime Theater: Druff tells his infamous "Tomatoes on the Side" story from 2010.... (3:10:43): Jonathan Little in controversy after he created an NFT of downtown Vegas images, one featuring a homeless woman sleeping.... (3:52:50): Mike Matusow seeks to reduce WSOP late registration -- is he right?.... (4:10:46): Software bug in New Jersey online casino allows woman to win $100,000, but they won't pay her.... (4:31:19): Montbleu Lake Tahoe renamed to Bally's.... (4:42:35): Editorial: Explosion of foreign call centers with no way to reach US reps should be made illegal.

Nov 17, 20215h 23m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 11/08/2021 - Just Your Average Day at the WSOP

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Broadcasted live from Rio Las Vegas.... (0:16:53 mark): Surprise! Druff shows up to play WSOP Main, plays Day 1.... (1:20:05): Will Main Event have a big problem with lack of space on November 9th?.... (1:31:20): Update: COVID-afflicted Vanessa Kade plays Main Event Day 1C, but was it safe?.... (1:50:56): Justin Bonomo calls out Chris Hunichen for not notifying him about COVID diagnosis after they played together.... (2:10:53): PokerGo employee tackled, arrested at Rio during Day 1A of Main Event.... (2:23:55): Ryan Leng makes terrible fold at $50k Players Championship 3-handed, saves Jungleman from busting..... (2:50:48): David Williams thinks the WSOP Main should be a one-per-flight rebuy event -- is this a good idea?.... (3:01:04): War on Lammers: The WSOP is cracking down on players selling satellite prize tokens to other players.... (3:14:39): Landon Tice finishes with 1k stack (lowest in event) after epic bluff fail on final hand.... (3:26:54): The Bike pays 6-figure fine for massive money laundering incident in 2016.... (3:37:05): MGM announces that they will be selling operations of Mirage Las Vegas.... (3:49:31): Follow-home murder takes place at Parx Casino.... (3:57:18): A burrito caused a massive, multiday crash of Roblox, one of the biggest multiplayer games in the world.... (4:12:12): Is Las Vegas a bad influence on Raiders players? Two players in hot water for off-the-field trouble.... khalwat co-hosts, with tradershky joining in at one point.

Nov 9, 20214h 41m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 10/30/2021 - WSOP Patient Zero

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(Topic begins at 0:12:23): Vanessa Kade comes down with COVID, should she be allowed to play upcoming Main Event?.... (0:37:14): MJ Gonzales buys in a man with terminal cancer to WSOP Main Event, and lets man keep all winnings.... (0:47:45): Two recreational players at last weeks' Ivey/Dwan Hustler Casino Live game were in the news for all the wrong reasons.... (1:07:38): Phil Ivey hosts 2000s-style lavish poker party to promote new shoe-based NFT.... (1:33:56): Druff gives updates regarding the status of his ZED Run progress.... (1:44:54): Minnesota man found way to obtain other people's MLB accounts, streamed games illegally, then tried to extort MLB.... (2:02:12): Update: Zappos founder Tony Hsieh alleged to have been manipulated by close associates for "millions" at the end of his life.... (2:39:09): Allen Kessler calls out Vegas Burger King for bad service, but does he really have any recourse?.... (3:09:40): Resorts World getting desperate, offering new deals for locals.... (3:39:30): Atlantic City casinos scammed for $1.1 million by bad check scheme.... (3:51:52): Update: Yasiel Puig settles lawsuit with woman who apparently set him up for fake sexual assault allegation.... (4:33:16): Pfizer booster shown to be successful at resetting waning effectiveness of vaccine.... (4:42:30): FDA approval for 5-11 year olds means that California kids will be force-vaccinated in January 2022.... (4:59:08): What is going on with Kristen Bicknell?.... khalwat co-hosts part of the show.

Oct 31, 20215h 28m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 10/23/2021 - Booster Blues

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(Topic starts at 0:20:46 mark): Druff got Pfizer vaccine booster, had bad reaction, might play WSOP.... (0:58:57): Phil Hellmuth dominating WSOP, keeps making final tables, acting worse than ever, wins 16th bracelet.... (1:53:15): Adam Friedman wins $10k Dealers Choice event for third WSOP in a row.... (2:03:04): US to allow vaccinated international travelers on November 8, changes WSOP Main Event schedule.... (2:19:48): Shaun Deeb claims someone broke into his Rio room at 6am and tried to steal from him while he was sleeping.... (2:50:03): Jack Mclelland versus Peter Costa in bizarre race to offer new "Chess With Dice" games.... (3:33:48): Mike Postle case update.... (3:49:40): Elon Musk's Boring Company gets permission to build tunnels throughout Vegas.... (4:04:45): Will Dan Bilzerian play billionaire Alec Gores in $50 million buyin freezeout?.... (4:26:11): Seven Stars Insider creator Darryl McEwen passes away at 72.... (4:51:14): Marriott backs away from operating troubled Fontainebleu Las Vegas property.... (5:07:01): Latest civil forfeiture scandal involves seizure of over $100,000 from Vietnamese immigrant looking to buy land.... khalwat co-hosts first 2 hours.

Oct 25, 20215h 35m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 10/10/2021 - Return of the Real WSOP

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(Topics begin at 0:20:06, covering first 10 days of WSOP): Over a week in, there are surprisingly no known WSOP COVID infections.... (0:45:09): WSOP numbers are somewhat down compared to 2019.... (1:01:35): PFA listener Ari Engel scores second career bracelet after grueling heads up match.... (1:16:36): Kelly Minkin in controversy after being witnessed unregistering and re-registering same event.... (1:43:16): Nate Silver battles for bracelet at final table of $10k Limit Holdem event.... (1:59:35): Massive Caesars computer outage shuts down Total Rewards for part of day, delays WSOP.... (2:06:11): New "Flipament" event allows anyone to buy a cash, fails Druff's "monkey test".... (2:21:42): Kids destroy 52 custom chocolates at Resorts World banquet setup -- but who is responsible, and for how much?.... (2:57:03): "Poker Paint" NFT pisses off community when it's revealed their "art" came from poker photographers without permission.... (3:31:18): Update: Jenny "Savage" Leong claims she will sue Andy Stacks over allegations.... (3:44:05): Cosmopolitan operations bought by MGM, to become MLife property.... (3:57:31): Bally's Las Vegas likely to become Horseshoe, ahead of 2022 WSOP.... (4:09:08): 66-year-old man arrested for stealing casino chips dating back to the 1990s.... (4:14:08): Man commits suicide off the top of the Strat (former Stratosphere).... (4:19:17): 18 NBA players arrested for dental/medical reimbursement scam.... (4:31:13): Young poker pro Zhaun Ruan accused of angle-shooting, using real-time assistance programs online.... (4:40:48): It's looking likely kids don't transmit COVID very much. Druff explains why that is very important to know... khalwat co-hosts first half of the show.

Oct 11, 20215h 1m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 09/25/2021 - Caught in the Crossfire

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(Topic begins at 0:17:22 mark): Druff skipping first portion of WSOP, possibly entire event.... (0:29:31): Poker Fraud Alert to give away thousands to charity, and you can help suggest where it goes.... (0:48:28): Bizarre pro-Postle website linked to figure in HONR Network charity.... (1:28:49): PFA now in center of Andy Stacks vs. Jenny Savage controversy.... (2:33:03): Daniel Negreanu accuses Will Faila, Robert Mizrachi of "passing fake vaccine cards" at the Wynn, then changes story.... (2:48:23): Mike Matusow battling on Twitter over markup debate.... (3:29:01): FBI seizes contents of Beverly Hills private safe deposit box business.... (3:48:16): Mount Charleston Lodge burns to the ground.... (4:02:57): Station Casinos disciplined for taking "illegal sports bets" over a 3-year period.... (4:11:04): Former employee of Vegas locals bar "Lodge at Hualapai" accuses ownership of forcing him to pay $4k after being victim of armed robbery.... (4:50:16): High Roller at LINQ gets stuck for 90 minutes, top cars tilt badly.... (5:04:28): Bizarre moon-themed megaresort planned across from Wynn.... (5:13:35: Are the Oakland A's really coming to Las Vegas?.... (5:26:31): Murder at Golden Nugget Biloxi.

Sep 26, 20215h 45m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 09/11/2021 - Twenty Years Later

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(Topic begins at 0:17:56 mark): Druff's 9/11 Retrospective: 20 Years Later..... (1:41:11): WSOP removes the 2021 mask mandate -- Matt the Rat calls in.... (2:26:30): Update: Andy Troumbly, former owner of disgraced Fox Poker communicates with Druff, agrees to pay back players.... (2:45:05): Update: Mike Postle files opposition to involuntary bankruptcy, but how much does it mention Druff?.... (3:06:56): Andy Stacks of "Live at the Bike" fame calls out fellow player for stiffing him on $16k loan, then deletes video.... (4:00:34): Druffytime Theater: Druff did battle in 2000 with a predatory towing company in Vegas.... (4:56:52): Prahlad Friedman claimed on Twitter to have received 20 death treats while walking around Brazil wearing a skirt.... (5:11:06): Proposal on the table for banks to report all accounts with total transactions over $600 to the IRS.... (5:28:30): Could a new futuristic city of 5 million people be coming to the Nevada or Arizona desert?.... (5:49:32): Arizona joins legalized sportsbetting market after tribal court challenge fails.... (5:55:05): Resorts World removes iconic Rolls Royce dispay.... (6:05:05): How safe should you feel without a COVID vaccine booster? With a booster?.... (6:27:50): Druff appears on "Melissa Does Vegas" podcast for debate on casino tipping with VitalVegas (replay of their show).... tradershky joins us for second half of the show.

Sep 16, 20217h 41m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 09/04/2021 - Shifty Like a Fox

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(Topic begins at 0:17:16 mark): PFA gets rave reviews on Twitter for last week's "Pokergirl" story.... (0:22:48): Fox Poker shuts down, huge bombshell dropped regarding theft by main owner Andy Troumbly.... (2:03:09): WSOP employees don't need to be vaccinated, but players do.... (2:29:22): Former US Marine gets $87k seized in northern Nevada, in questionable civil forfeiture action.... (3:02:25): Prahlad Friedman comes out as bi, nobody cares, he tries to come out a second time for more attention.... (3:26:50): PFA Storytime: 1991 Druff versus the UCSB Dorms Dining Commons.... (4:27:52): Harrah's Cherokee, Foxwoods plan to sell marijuana in the future.... (4:35:23): Single-game sportsbetting finally offered legally in Canada.... (4:45:49): Update: New recommendations for blockchain.com alternatives.... (4:52:54): Somehow a random dude snuck his car into the Elon Musk tunnels.... (5:12:27): Editorial: Texas abortion law causing outrage, but the most tragic abortion laws in the US aren't being discussed.... (6:06:55): Can you really get a Moderna booster shot if your first two were Pfizer?.... tradershky co-hosts second half of show.

Sep 5, 20216h 23m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 08/28/2021 - The Greatest Bots of Yesterday

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(Topic begins at 0:13:10): WSOP announces vaccination mandate for 2021 series.... (1:08:50): Private "Fox Poker" room having massive payout issues.... (1:57:25): Case closed? Druff might have solved long-running questions about infamous 2007 Full Tilt bot bannings which spawned lawsuit.... (3:41:08): Report: Commerce high limit room has shut down all poker games, conceded loss of action to other area rooms.... (3:56:00): Mojave Desert & Las Vegas History: Desert Center, California, which just sold for $6.25 million, has an interesting 100-year history.... (4:45:14): Tom Dwan ends Phil Hellmuth's win streak -- and is Dwan still married?.... (5:05:20): Phil Galfond beats Brandon Adams in heads up challenge.... (5:14:19): Vital Vegas calls out woman who tipped $200 on $120k jackpot at Circa.... (5:59:55): WARNING: blockchain.com closing accounts due to gambling transactions.... (6:13:33): Third vaccine shot side effects revealed in Israel study.... tradershky co-hosts in later portion of show.

Aug 29, 20217h 0m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 08/22/2021 - Druff's So 2008, Mason's So 2000-And-Late

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(Topic beings at 0:21:35 mark): Update: Matt Marafioti suicide confirmed.... (0:42:30): Update: Mike Postle files answer to Druff & Veronica's involunatry bankruptcy petition, goes after Marc Randazza.... (1:23:41): Kristen Bicknell and Party Poker part ways -- was it due to her vocal anti-vaxx positions?..... (2:09:29): Mason Malmuth stupidly posts never-before-seen emails between him and Pokernews involving trying to cover up Sklansky/Hawkbaker story.... (3:05:42): Resorts World rooms still going for surprisingly little money. Does this mean the property is failing?.... (3:35:35): Complex Ukraine romance scam robs UK man of $250,000.... (4:35:41): WSOP Pennsylvania botches online bracelet events badly.... (5:02:31): Poker After Dark surprisingly gets Senator Ted Cruz and top YouTube star "Mr. Beast" to play on stream.... (5:15:29): What will a third COVID shot do for you?.... tradershky joins Druff at the end as co-host.

Aug 23, 20216h 6m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 08/16/2021 - From the Ashes PFA Rises

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(Topic begins at 0:20:30 mark): Happy anniversary? Druff talks about 10-year anniversary of fallout with good friend, which led to PFA's creation.... (1:41:30): Controversial early 2010s poker pro Matt Marafioti likely just committed suicide in New Jersey.... (2:28:44): Users on 2+2 go after Sklansky and Malmuth for past transgressions, now that they are no longer admins.... (3:23:32): WSOP publishes disturbing COVID disqualification policy, semi-retracts it, full truth still unknown.... (4:24:58): PayPal updates Acceptable Use Policy -- was it because of attorney Eric Bensamochan's upcoming class action suit?.... (4:40:10): Caesars Palace now charging guests a $75 fine for storing their own drinks in minibar.... (5:07:42): Update: Reason for Rio's 2-week non-acceptance of bookings now known.... (5:20:14): Caesars CEO claims company will sell Vegas casino in 2022.... (5:29:35): Southwet Airlines sues "Skiplagged" site for making people aware of cheaper ways to fly to major airports.... (6:34:32): Are children really in big danger due to Delta?.... tradershky co-hosts during the later hours.

Aug 17, 20217h 23m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 08/05/2021 - Hustling Away From the Bike

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(Topic starts at 0:25:19 mark): Druff takes long Colroado road trip, talks about notable events.... (1:00:44): Druff, Veronica Brill file petition to put Mike Postle into involuntary Chapter 7 bankruptcy.... (1:12:22): Interview with Ryan Feldman, who has started new live streaming poker show from Hustler Casino in southern California.... (2:24:20): New Russian 2+2 owners make controversial changes to forum rules.... (3:05:25): Druff gives thoughts on Layne Flack, who passed away last month.... (3:32:15): Prison sentences being handed down in shocking eBay scandal where owners of an eCommerce newsletter were stalked and harassed by the company.... (4:40:15): Brandon Adams and Phil Galfond get into controversy during their heads up challenge.... (4:57:43): Phil Hellmuth to face Tom Dwan in heads up match later this month, has eight straight heads up victories.... (5:05:35): Delta variant of COVID forces masks back in Vegas, threatens WSOP again.... (5:38:07): Gambling movie "The Card Counter" coming this fall -- will it be good or terrible?.... (5:50:20): Addicted gambler and NHL player Evander Kane accused of betting on his own games.... (5:58:42): Rio Las Vegas has bizarre shut down of reservations for the first 11 days of August.

Aug 6, 20216h 21m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 07/14/2021 - www.twoplustwo.ru

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(Topic begins at 0:19:23 mark): Mason Malmuth sells the 2+2 forum to a mysterious Russian company.... (1:13:43): Controversial 2000s poker media figure Joy Miller passes away.... (1:48:29): Mike Matusow joins class action lawsuit against Paypal involving money confiscation... (2:00:51): Listener "go buccos" joins Druff to talk about businesses degrading service, and using COVID as an excuse.... (2:33:58): Listener "Candy" calls up drunk, and Brandon joins.... (3:06:09): Update: Landon Tice's backers pulled the plug on him, coach Kevin Rabichow sheds light on reasons Tice lost heads up match.... (3:26:21): NJ State Police arrest man who used 1,800 stolen identities to make online gambling accounts.... (3:36:57): Planet Hollywood closes poker room, clusterfuck occurs on final day when promo money is being awarded.... (3:49:46): Everyone loved the recent Mystery Bounty Wynn tounrmanet, but hated the WPT Venetian.... (4:03:22): The cost of NFL data is rapidly rising, and legalized sportsbooks are feeling the sting.... (4:22:05): Caesars benefits from 2020 are still available through January 31, 2022.... (4:29:45): Daniel Negreanu breaks long slumps, wins a tournament right after Doug Polk mocks him for dry spell.... (4:41:25): Two sixes of clubs were dealt on the flop at a Venetian event.... (4:47:14): At Resorts World, you can now hold slot machines when you go to the bathroom, and an unauthorized back-room photo of dealer tokes was released... (5:00:00): Brandon's miscellaneous Vegas topics, plus banter with tradershly, Druff, and khalwat.

Jul 15, 20216h 12m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 07/04/2021 - Return to Vegas

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(Topic begins at 0:17:32 mark): Druff returns to Vegas for the first time in over 16 months.... (1:04:56): Update: Druff makes contact with Nick Scheel, the guy who made a shady $100 request for money on Venmo.... (1:24:28): Landon Tice waves the white flag after 25% of hands in challenge against Bill Perkins.... (1:53:55): Norman Chad's Twitter hacked by Turkish charity scammer.... (2:16:46): ZED Run has two more masive fails, including embarrassing "fake contest winner" e-mail blunder.... (3:01:00): Brandon censored on Facebook for talking about Vegas restaurant "Egg Slut".... (3:20:50): Druff and Brandon visit two high-end Vegas restaurants together, and have some strange events.... (4:11:05): Clonie Gowan and other forgotten 2000s poker personalities return as pros on new "Dealio Poker" site.... (4:39:55): The Micros returns - sort of.... (4:58:01): Woman on Facebook reports weird video poker scam at Planet Hollywood.... (5:13:40): Druff, Brandon, and tradershky review the just-opened Resorts World.... (6:49:32): Pinball Museum finds out bad news that expensive new location was accidentally built on someone else's land.... (7:06:43): 1999 WSOP Main Event Champion Noel Furlong passes away.... (7:25:30): Poker fan's YouTube channel shut down by overaggressive PokerGo lawyers.... (7:40:20): Poker player Sarah Stefan alleges chaotic, abusive scene at Flamingo poker tournament.... (7:59:45): Did courts make the right decision in releasing Bill Cosby?.... (8:19:30): Nevada casinos see record wins in May 2021.... (8:28:37): Druff tells bizarre story about a flaky girl from Sparks, Nevada who repeatedly promised in the early 1990s to travel 500 miles to have sex with him.... (8:47:14): Ben Affleck spotted playing high limit blackjack in Vegas again.... (8:50:43): MGM sells more hotels to Blackstone.... (8:58:42): Woman exploits glitch on BetMGM Michigan, runs up $3.3 million, gets caught.... (9:13:42): Sporttrade seeks to be the first legalized "sportsbetting exchange" in the US, where players directly bet against each other.

Jul 5, 20219h 43m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 06/18/2021 - Slut Pull

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(Topic begins at 0:25:13 mark): Ruling finally comes down for Veronica Brill's attorney's fees versus Mike Postle, with a surprising twist.... (0:44:03): Major update in case of Chris Moneymaker versus Paypal case, featuring call with his attorney Eric Bensamochan.... (1:17:47): Massive Twitter drama breaks out involving crass comments made by ACR CEO Phil Nagy on a stream.... (3:31:27): Druff uncovers the likely return of the strange "Rachel Lees" Twitter user, causing controversy under a new name.... (3:47:17): Matt Berkey challenged to a fight by Robert Kuhn, which turns into heads up match, plus has old politically incorrect tweets unearthed.... (4:06:33): Bizarre tweet by Dan "Wretchy" Martin claims he just assaulted Matt Stout.... (4:21:10): Full WSOP schedule released -- Brandon joins during this topic... (5:12:54): Doyle Brunson, 88, plans to play in this year's WSOP.... (5:25:44): Druff wastes 5 hours attempting to book rooms for WSOP -- tradershky joins us.... (6:16:01): Resorts World to open this week on June 24.... (6:34:32): Commerce seems to have lost its middle and upper stakes limit holdem games.... (6:59:05): Haralabos Voulgaris alleged in article to have major control over Dallas Mavericks' moves, and said to have issues with star Luka Doncic.... (7:38:49): Disasterous ZED Run drop last week casts doubt upon future viability of project.... (8:15:15): Latest chapter in the saga with Sherif the Nigerian scammer.... (9:06:39): Resorts World will have cashless wagering, becoming the first casino in the US to do so. This was the longest show in PFA history, clocking in at 9 hours and 33 minutes.

Jun 20, 20219h 33m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 06/11/2021 - Who is Nick Scheel?

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(Topic begins at 0:20:09 mark): Mike Postle's ex-wife appears on Veronica Brill's YouTube show, makes explosive allegations.... (0:54:57): Mike Postle files document bashing Veronica Brill and Marc Randazza, ahead of upcoming attorneys fees hearing.... (1:59:09): Venmo hacker targeting poker pros might be going after Druff right now.... (2:31:46): Phil Ivey does rare long-form interview with Chicago Joey.... (3:38:37): Prahlad Friedman admits for first time in a decade that he hypocritically promoted UB in 2010 due to need of money.... (4:05:54): Matt Berkey creates drama regarding Landon Tice / Bill Perkins match taking place on ACR.... (4:35:49): UK recreational player David Afework claims Party Poker wrongly disqualified him after $160k tournament win.... (5:04:51): Why is there a poker media blackout regarding Dan Colman's allegations against Sean Perry?.... (5:16:45): Some sportsbooks paying bettors on Jon Rahm after COVID-19 forced him to withdraw from PGA tournament.... (5:40:49): $22 million embezzler and WPT champ Dennis Blieden gets sentenced - tradershky joins us at this point.... (6:08:25): Vital Vegas claims rumors going around that embattled Virgin Vegas hotel already looking for buyers.... (6:23:12): Dumb robber hits Cosmo cage for $10k, gets busted quickly.... (6:39:50): Nun steals over $800k to fund gambling habit.... (6:51:36): Wynn has great status match program right now for higher tier cards at other properties.... (7:09:12): Hydroxychloriquine turns out to be effective, after all.

Jun 13, 20217h 49m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 06/04/2021 - Ode to Otis

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Show is dedicated to Druff's pug Otis, who passed away this week at age 16 1/2.... khalwat co-hosts first 2+ hours.... (Topic begins at 0:22:49): Landon Tice and Bill Perkins play two sessions in their heads up match.... (0:57:41): Zenith Poker posts preflop charts from poker coaching programs on YouTube, controversy ensues.... (1:14:10): Update: Sean Perry wins high roller event for $365k, will that go to Daniel Colman?.... (1:39:28): Daniel Negreanu "accidentally" destroys plexiglass after bustout from high roller.... (1:56:05): Bovada leaving New York market, but Ignition is staying..... (2:09:24): Legalized sportsbook opens at Capital One Arena in DC..... (2:32:47): Brandon joins at this point - Ray Davis claims RealGrinders poker room has gone down, and the operator stole the money.... (3:06:44): New COVID cases in the US have declined by 96%.... (3:14:57): What is the story behind the controversial Fauci e-mails?.... (3:45:25): Will the Rio try to restore itself to 1990s glory?.... (4:15:33): Vegas sets record for million dollar home sales.... (4:24:10): Nevada comes up with bizarre self-exclusion procedure for online gaming.... (4:34:34): Mega-progressive jackpot hit in Vegas.... (4:37:32): Kelly Stewart loses job at ESPN due to 2012 slurs on Twitter.... (4:52:02): Record traffic jam forms on Memorial Day leaving Vegas.... (5:03:48): Should Silk Road owner Ross Ulbricht have gotten a life sentence?.... (5:12:21): More miscellaneous Vegas topics.... (5:26:58): Sherif the Nigerian scammer attempts to finally extract bitcoin from Brandon, and Colonel Nigel Fabersham is brought in to help.

Jun 6, 20216h 54m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/28/2021 - Monkeymaker Strikes Back

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(Topic begins at 0:14:22 mark): Druff explains how he was very sick with a fever in the middle of last week's radio.... (0:29:30): Update: Chris Moneymaker moves forward with class action lawsuit against PayPal, and you probably know his attorney.... (1:05:01): Interview with online poker grinder Mike "BrockLesnar" Holtz, who alleges mistreatment, unjustified ban by wsop.com management and Caesars.... (2:07:49): Major ACR tournament crash gives Chris Moneymaker a chance to shine as ambassador.... (2:26:53): Faraz Jaka claims nobody understands why it's so hard for ACR to fix its problems.... (3:01:42): "Billy Joe Taylor" recently arrested for an alleged $88 milion COVID testing scam, possibly the same Billy Taylor as high stakes poker player "Bildo".... (3:23:23): California's Big Day: June 15 set as full reopening date for the US' largest state, Brandon joins the show.... (3:34:28): Disabled poker pro KL Cleeton gets special van through poker players' fundraising.... (3:51:23): Brandon's weekly Las Veags news.... (5:24:33): The "Wuhan lab" theory of COVID origins picking up steam in the US, after longtime denial by many.... (5:35:10): Brandon, Druff, and tradershky continue to string along Nigerian scammer "Sherif".

May 30, 20216h 14m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/21/2021 - Punitive Paypal

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(Topic starts at 0:28:47): Chris Moneymaker, Ryan Feldman, Mike Matusow, others accuse PayPal of outright stealing tens of thousands from them.... (1:36:41): Veronica Brill's hearing for attorney's fees from Mike Postle delayed four weeks.... (2:01:03): $1 million in cash and chips stolen from Chad Power in nasty follow-home burglary.... (2:38:29): Cryptocurrency crash depresses many poker pros who are heavily invested in it, featuring call from "CryptoNinja".... (3:28:19): Connecticut man wins $1.35 million in lawsuit against Foxwoods, in their own tribal court.... (3:50:45): Bettor accuses Barstool Sports of punishing him for winning.... (4:12:54): NBA Top Shot - what happened? / Brandon joins during this segment..... (4:41:38): Update: Laurel/Diamond lounges at Caesars rumored to be replaced by coupon system.... (5:01:07): Update: Greyhound racing could be banned in US by end of 2022.... (5:11:14): Several states are trying lottery-style giveaways for vaccinated people.... (5:20:58): What Would Druff Do? "I work in a casino, am fully vaccinated, and masks are now optional".... (5:41:44): Where is the best value hotel on the Las Vegas strip?.... (5:55:45): Nigerian scammer "Sherif" calls the show again, believing it to be Brandon's phone number.... Note that at around the 4:11:00 mark, Druff started getting very sick, and didn't realize it yet! He completed the show for the final two hours with a high fever and terrible chills, while not letting on during the episode!

May 23, 20216h 17m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/14/2021 - Defamation Unknown

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(Topic begins at 0:19:16 mark): Druff finally gets a result in Mike Postle's defamation suit against him.... (1:16:00): CDC changes masking guidelines, which immediately affects Nevada casinos.... (2:02:08): Former PFA guest Anna Khait named in New York Times in alleged plot to seduce "deep state" government employees.... (2:48:02): Baccarat coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell releases especially obnoxious new video mocking construction workers.... (3:14:15): Woman arrested for allegedly stealing $1.5 million from employer, and then chunking it off at MGM National Harbor.... (3:29:42): Weird prop 7-figure prop bet in negotiation regarding Jason Koon running 100 meters in 10.9 seconds.... (4:04:14): Listener claims to have had almost identical Pfizer second shot reaction to Druff.... (4:14:30): Druff remembers: Three minor occurrences allowed Druff to finish 1st and 3rd at his first two WSOP events ever.... (4:34:35): Brandon joins, we discuss the Vegas masking situation again.... (5:03:53): Brandon's Las Vegas news, tradershky joins.... (6:17:09): Gleyber Torres and Bill Maher get COVID despite being fully vaccinated.

May 16, 20217h 51m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/08/2021 - Every Rose Gold Phone Has Its Thorn

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(Topic begins at 0:10:58 mark): Daniel Colman claims Sean Perry scammed him out of over $1,000,000 via weird Daily Fantasy Sports prop betting scheme.... (1:25:50): Phil Hellmuth beats Daniel Negreanu - again.... (1:42:55): Brandon Cantu and Negreanu go at it on Twitter.... (2:04:38): Druff spends $3000 on virtual horses in new "Zed Run" fad.... (2:42:19): Druff discusses a dental scam which Nolan Dalla was victimized by in Vegas.... (3:03:49): Is a restaurant at Paris Las Vegas charging a resort fee?.... (3:22:16): Caesars to open sportsbook at Chase Field, home of Arizona Diamondbacks (Brandon joins in the middle of the topic).... (4:00:45): Wynn Las Vegas casino opens at full capacity... (4:12:52): Colorado poker rooms can finally offer real NL holdem and PLO.... (4:21:28): What are sensible COVID rules right now for poker rooms?.... (4:37:48): Druff and Brandon mess with a Nigerian scammer who has been texting Brandon.... (5:10:03): COVID vaccine to be authorized soon for 12-15 year olds -- but is it a good idea?.... (5:24:27): Nigeria Part II, as the scammer calls back.... (5:58:31): tradershky shows up and we talk with him.... (6:17:09): Brandon has tradershky and Druff guess various stats for casinos in March 2021.

May 10, 20216h 31m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/02/2021 - Technically Multiaccounting

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(Topic begins at 0:20:46 mark): Gunman kills 2 people at Wisconsin casino.... (0:45:29): Vlogger Matt Vaughn won $136k in Ignition tournament, but claims he didn't get paid.... (1:36:45): Las Vegas casinos can reopen to 80% capacity, and nightclubs can reopen, but is this the right thing to do?.... (2:22:17): VitalVegas claims Palms has been sold to the San Manuel Indian tribe.... (2:45:33): Players Casino in Ventura, CA has filed for bankruptcy and moved out.... (3:02:45): Update: Scammer & fake sportsbetting genius Robert Gorodetsky gets 28 months in prison for stealing $10 million.... (3:34:56): Player amazingly calls out flop, turn, and river on live stream.... (4:05:00): Discussion of possible legalized online poker in Florida brings out Brandon, who stays with us for the rest of the show.... (5:12:09): Limit Holdem with Dan Druff: 3-betting a set on the turn, out of position, against 2 opponents on a bad board.... (5:36:47): More online poker sites to enter Pennsylvania market.... (5:44:24): tradershky joins us, as we talk about the COVID situation in India.

May 4, 20216h 34m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/24/2021 - Stalking Across the World

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(Topic begins at 0:11:00 mark): Druff talks about his troublesome experience with the 2nd Pfizer shot.... (0:29:08): Brandon calls in for about 40 minutes to banter about Vegas and other topics.... (1:07:42): Mike Postle defamation case update.... (1:20:28): Baccarat coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell is missing from YouTube -- but what happened?.... (1:48:18): Interview with UK poker player Lynne Beaumont, who alleges poker player Terik Brown scammed her for over $200,000 in bitcoin.... (2:40:03): WSOP to leave ESPN, move to CBS Sportsnet.... (2:53:44): itcoin poker site Seals With Clubs ("SWCPoker") alleged to have recent deposit/withdrawal issues.... (3:10:42): Mark Vos has public Twitter battle with Aussie sportsbook over one of his bets.... (3:27:12): Double Down Casino and Big Fish Casino -- both free-money slot apps -- are accused of causing addicted gamblers to lose big money with no possible upside.... (3:44:07): Resorts World Las Vegas to open June 24.... (3:57:53): Kentucky nursing home sees 18 vaccinated residents get COVID -- what does this mean?.... (4:17:34): Why is the flu almost nonexistent during times of COVID?

Apr 26, 20214h 45m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/16/2021 - The $775 Co-Host Reunion

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The first 100 or so minutes of the show involves a reunion of a number of past PFA co-hosts, along with phone calls from desertrunner (at 1:11:44) and Eric Bensamochan. Guest co-hosts for this segment include Drexel, Daredevil, khalwat, and tradershky, the latter two staying on to co-host for a little more time. khalwat sponsored a generous $700 bounty on tradershky, Eric, and Drexel.... (Regular show begins at 1:42:19 mark): Governor Sisolak claims Nevada has goal to fully reopen by June 1.... (2:21:01): Call from Tyrone.... (2:38:54): A complete retrospective on the 10-year anniversary of poker's Black Friday.... (4:29:54): Pete Rose signs on with shady "Upicktrade" to provide baseball picks.... (5:06:59): Was Yasiel Puig set up in Staples Center bathroom by a lesbian looking to sue him?.... (5:48:44): Kane Kalas apparently sings the National Anthem at the every Phillies home season opener.... (6:00:03): Weird recycling scam involved 7 men stealing Vegas trash to recycle in California.... (6:17:12): Northern CA poker pro David Valdez passes away suddenly.... (6:31:20): Class action lawsuit filed against Massachusetts casinos regarding "misleading" 6:5 blackjack.... (6:56:33): Cosmopolitan to pay employees to get COVID vaccine.... (7:11:23): Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused due to blood clots, but is this vaccine still useful?

Apr 17, 20217h 31m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/10/2021 - Every Breath You Take

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(Topic begins at 0:23:54 mark): Civil forfeiture continues, putting gamblers at risk carrying cash through airports and in their cars.... (1:32:45): Update: VitalVegas and Sahara had more legal wrangling over the past 6 months.... (1:59:55): Cosmopolitan settles defamation lawsuit with OJ Simpson.... (2:11:39): Virgin Hotels Las Vegas accused of banning bloggers from propert.... (2:55:27): Scientific Games, maker of casino shufflers, facing another antitrust lawsuit.... (3:09:30): Tom Boyden, editor of popular bodybuilder YouTube channel, fired after embezzlement allegations involving poker staking.... (3:41:20): Paul Pierce fired after posting video of home poker game with strippers & drugs.... (3:52:55): Wynn to require vaccination or testing for all employees.... (4:00:26): Caesars Seven Stars member claims he was denied "retreat" to Caesars Palace.... (4:40:10): Second dose of COVID vaccines will probably get you sicker than you think.

Apr 11, 20215h 7m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/04/2021 - World Series of Autumn

(Topic begins at 0:24:27 mark): WSOP 2021 is happening -- 4 months later than normal.... (1:03:18): Druff's tweet about wearing masks at WSOP 2021 causes Twitter controversy.... (1:52:53): Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu play first heads up match.... (2:13:51): Pokerstars loses appeal in Kentucky, will probably owe $1.2 billion to the state.... (2:36:18): Colorado Sportsbettor gets screwed by William Hill, gaming commission won't help.... (3:12:57): Update: Major news in the Postle defamation case, including a replay of April 2's emergency radio with Eric Bensamochan.... (3:54:59): Poker coaches involved in two separate Twitter fights, Brandon joins at 4:11:12 mark.... (4:16:10): Utah teen creates "racially diverse" deck of playing cards.... (4:38:54): Jackpot hits on WSOP.com Spin-n-Go, and a player Druff doesn't like gets a lot of it.... (4:53:14): 5 people indicted for February 2021 kidnapping & robbery at MGM National Harbor.... (5:07:07): tradershky joins us too, and we all have a long discussion about COVID and masking.... (6:09:06): Mojave Desert & Las Vegas History: The Mojave Phone Booth.... (6:31:52): Proposal on table to remove federal excise tax on sportsbets -- plus lots of Vegas talk.... (7:32:24): Editorial: Trump campaign ran a negative check-off scam against his donors, and Druff hates it.... (8:27:34): COVID vaccines said to be effective for at least 6 months, perhaps longer.... (8:46:16): "Vaccine passports" drawing tremendous controversy. At 9 hours, 23 minutes, this is the longest show in PFA history.

Apr 6, 20219h 23m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/26/2021 - The World Series of Hyatt

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(Topic begins at 0:19:06 mark): Druff has mysterious illness despite not going anywhere, takes COVID test.... (0:34:30): ACR signs Vanessa Kade, then she goes on to win the Pokerstars 15th Anniversary Sunday Million for $1.5 million.... (1:23:48): Max Silver claims he lost over $140,000 to a bitcoin sportsbetting scam.... (1:50:30): Doug Polk announces he is leaving Las Vegas and beginning a "new chapter".... (2:20:48): Mike Postle defamation case update.... (2:33:08): Hyatt Hotels claims it has partnership with Rio Las Vegas, and will renovate/brand it.... (2:48:37): Gender reveal party at the Rio led to a man being shot in January.... (3:11:17): Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to charge you for comp room if you don't play enough.... (3:50:10): Caesars sues insurance companies for over $2 billion regarding non-covered losses from COVID.... (4:07:21): Driverless cars tested in Las Vegas to be part of Uber/Lyft in 2023.... (4:34:15): Druff analyzes the current state of legalized online poker.... (5:00:22): California lagging way behind in vaccinations, as much of rest of country can get vaccinated at any age.... (5:27:02): Three different drugs look promising to treat COVID.

Mar 28, 20216h 1m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/12/2021 - The Hoe Has Gotta Go

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(Topic begins at 0:23:08 mark): Poker Twitter drama erupts after GGPoker drops Vanessa Kade as an affiliate due to her accusations of misogyny.... (2:33:13): Jared Jaffee attacks Matt Savage, WPT, Venetian for decision to play two four-handed tables during final 8 in event.... (3:04:13): Roland Rokita had to leave WPT Venetian final table due to "severe emergency" to be admitted to hospital.... (3:18:45): Young sportsbettor "Parlay Patz" arrested for threatening to murder athletes who caused his bets to lose.... (3:41:05): Illegal offshore sportsbook MyBookie posing as legalized book BetMGM in Google store.... (3:55:09): Update: Tim Cramer, Joe Cada latest victims of Venmo hack targeting poker pros.... (4:09:40): Stock analysis website releases scathing report about real money skill game app maker Skillz.... (4:49:45): Wynn employee shoots another dead, then kills himself in parking garage.... (5:00:52): Consumer group Travelers United sues MGM over charging resort fees.... (5:25:56): Electronic Arts facing scandal over black market sale of virtual FIFA cards by employees.... (5:45:00): CDC under major fire after nonsensical safety recommendations for people who have been COVID vaccinated.... (6:06:29): Many areas have large numbers of non-seniors getting vaccinated. What's going on?.... (6:22:56): Israeli study claims vaccinated people rarely get asymptomatic COVID.... (6:37:40): tradershky joins at end of show and we talk a bit.

Mar 13, 20216h 46m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/06/2021 - Non Las Vegas Sands

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(Topic begins at 0:20:51 mark): Druff snags his first "NBA Topshot" pack, now what will he do?.... (0:41:14): Las Vegas Sands corporation has sold both Venetian and Palazzo.... (1:08:00): Dutch Boyd sued former "Crew" member Joe Bartholdi over 2006 prop bet, gets result.... (1:41:12): DraftKings settles class action lawsuit over alleged unfair practices.... (2:03:08): New marketing agency seeks to bring poker pros to corporate events -- but is this idea too late?.... (2:21:41): Former "Live at the Bike" producer Ryan Feldman banned from The Bike.... (2:36:22): Doug Polk makes huge fold against Phil Hellmuth, with flopped straight under flopped straight.... (3:05:27): Doug Polk accuses "limitless" and Fedor Holz of fixing heads up match on GGPoker.... (3:33:39): Daniel Negreanu makes $400k bet with Hellmuth over Aria tournament results.... (3:45:18): Vegas casinos struggled in January, but Reno-area casinos thrived.... (4:11:23): Three men, including Encore Boston dealer, charged in baccarat cheating scheme.... (4:22:30): Two men get long sentences for robbery of illegal California internet casino.... (4:33:19): Is it going away or not? Debate lingers on future of COVID post-vaccine.... (5:11:49): High school baseball team suspended for taking outdoor picture without masks on.... tradershky co-hosts first 2 hours.

Mar 7, 20215h 39m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/27/2021 - Win $60k, Get a Bullet for Free

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(Topic begins at 0:18:58 mark): Justin Bonomo, Owais Ahmed latest victims in Venmo hackings targeting big name poker pros.... (0:48:12): Mike Postle defamation case update.... (1:06:02): A guy won $60k at MGM National Harbor, showed off, and then a girl set him up for robbery in his room.... (1:25:58): NBA Top Shot craze brings opportunity for virtually guaranteed profit, if done right.... (1:48:15): Full Tilt Poker brand finally shut down for good.... (2:00:18): Norman Chad suffering long-term COVID damage from August illness, can't do WSOP commentating.... (2:17:53): apestyles was banned from GGPoker in late 2020, now is pressuring them to bring him back.... (2:36:35): 1990s WSOP double bracelet winner charged with sending white powder to scare NY gaming officials.... (2:58:04): Charming "Pinball Museum" in Vegas almost killed by COVID, saved by over $200k in donations.... (3:22:28): Vegas Golden Knights cuts controversial partnership with a tout service.... (3:40:06): Allen Kessler calls out Prime Social Club in Houston for "weak" attempt to prevent COVID spread.... (3:53:55): Johnson & Johnson vaccine approved, but what about its worse efficacy than the others?.... (4:06:30): Some states moving to an age-based system for vaccine distribution after initially resisting it.... (4:21:03): COVID-obsessed employee versus Trader Joes -- who is in the right?.... (4:42:00): Jew Tip of the Week: Reducing or eliminating medical bills - Brandon calls in near beginning of this topic.... (5:20:39): Banter with Brandon..... tradershky co-hosts first half of show.

Mar 1, 20215h 58m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/20/2021 - Cancellation Department

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(Topic begins at 0:17:15 mark): Negreanu and Hellmuth will play the next high profile heads up match, but is it what it seems to be?.... (0:42:56): What Would Druff Do? PFA listener writes in about $12,000 Superbowl ticket disaster on Stubhub.... (1:36:52): Hilarious prank call to foreign "computer tech support" scammers.... (1:58:39): McCarran Airport named after former Senator Harry Reid.... (2:29:57): Update: Lee "AHoosierA" Bradbury had another court hearing involving Christopher Mitchell and frivolous restraining order.... (2:52:28): Call from "Mary", who claims Ignition froze her account due to the wrongdoing of the affiliate she signed up through.... (3:22:16): JC Pearson, Puggy's brother, has passed away at 87 -- and he was also a poker pro.... (3:49:02): Flashback: Druff tells poker player at Wynn in 2012 to sell 1000 BTC, after being asked for advice.... (4:03:36): Four Las Vegas hotels resume normal operations after previous midweek shutdown policy.... (4:14:27): Cosmopolitan hotel fire on 51st floor causes injuries.... (4:23:26): Man hits $1.1 million jackpot on table game at Tropicana Atlantic City, tips $50,000.... (4:53:37): Tennessee Lottery voids numerous bets at regulated books, closes 74 accounts, citing that they were "illegal".... (5:02:41): Johns Hopkins scientist believes COVID will be "mostly gone" by April.... (5:16:55): Pfizer vaccine no longer has to be stored at -94 degree temperatures.... (5:25:54): Call from listener "Craig" about his experience with the COVID vaccine.... (5:37:14): Biden Administration flubbing messaging about vaccine, drawing grim picture of post-vaccine life.... (6:10:56): Editorial: What is a real Republican?.... tradershky co-hosts the first portion of the show.

Feb 21, 20216h 41m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/12/2021 - The Terrence and Mike Twitter Show

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Topic begins at (0:24:28) mark: The Heads Up Undercard - Landon Tice versus Bill Perkins.... (0:49:12): Terrence Chan, Mike McDonald get into Twitter battle over Pokershares bet on Tice-Perkins match.... (2:12:28): Update: Fired Bellagio dealer "Patches" lands on his feet, gets new job.... (2:25:10): The controversial desertrunner calls in.... (2:33:06): Bovada refusing to pay out any bets regarding streaker at Super Bowl.... (2:52:29): Hustler Casino owner Larry Flynt passes away at 78.... (3:25:38): Ridiculous "Mastermind of Roulette" app claims it can help you beat roulette.... (3:55:49): Caesars raising resort fees at three Vegas properties, Brandon calls into remainder of the show during this topic.... (4:43:58): Bally's "Power Poker" series flops badly with very low turnout.... (5:21:23): Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to open March 25.... (5:49:49): Update: Hawaii casino bill gets deferred.... (6:16:10): Massachusetts study of gamblers shows most don't know what they're doing.... (6:37:10): Jeannie calls in to talk about a weird Ultimate Texas Holdem variant she found at Sahara.... (7:07:32): Los Angeles area 90-year-old man takes out ad in Wall Street Journal to shame ATT for bad internet service.... (7:15:07): 116-year-old woman survives COVID-19.... (7:23:41): Some scientists claim COVID-19 will never be completely gone.... (7:41:16): Tyrone from Vegas calls in to talk about his experiences with trying to get the COVID vaccine.... (7:55:42): Joe Biden claims there will be 300 million COVID vaccine doses by July 31.... (8:12:10): Chris from the Midwest calls in.... (8:26:31): CDC claims findings show COVID vaccine somewhat prevents transmission. tradershky also joins us near the end. NOTE: Brandon and Druff made a $20 pizza bet regarding whether one of the major hotel chains charges for parking in 2021.

Feb 14, 20218h 50m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 02/05/2021 - The End of the Grudge

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(Topic begins at 0:20:28 mark): Doug Polk defeats Daniel Negreanu in heads up match by fairly wide margin.... (0:48:36): Negreanu has different story about tanking strategy than people were claiming.... (1:11:23): Polk claims he will go on two podcasts, but Druff explains why PFA won't apply to be one of them.... (1:22:54): Polk says he will not do more heads up matches, citing hatred of poker.... (1:30:28): Will this match's end also mean the end of the Polk/Negreanu feud?.... (1:39:23): Chris Moneymaker signs with ACR.... (1:55:00): Veronica Brill to host "Poker After Dark".... (2:05:10): Vegas legend Tony Bennett has Alzheimer's.... (2:23:36): 888 Holdings, software provider for WSOP.com, shooting for Pennsylvania linked site by 2021 WSOP.... (2:41:56): Prizm Outlets aka Fashion Outlets mall at Primm, NV sold at auction for surprising price.... (2:58:53): Brandon "Drexel" Gerson joins the show for the remainder.... (3:16:52): Dutch Pokerstars players to get massive tax refund due to ruling.... (3:44:04): Power failure at Circa has very surprising cause.... (3:51:41): COVID numbers on the decline in US since early January peak.... (4:05:54): Why the obsession with deep cleaning, given what we know?.... (4:20:11): "COVID tongue" new coronavirus symptom to watch out for.... (4:27:00): Brandon and Druff banter about the Superbowl, the upcoming baseball season, Saved by the Bell, and other random topics.

Feb 7, 20215h 41m

Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 01/29/2021 - The Four Polyps of the Apocalypse

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(Topic begins at 0:18:58): Druff describes his experience with his colonoscopy, and the surprising result he got.... (0:47:23): Call with Master Scalir.... (1:08:06): Week of internet financial influence: Reddit board sends hedge funds into turmoil, Dogecoin pumped up.... (1:52:11): Doug Polk, Daniel Negreanu get into flap over limping & stalling during match.... (2:21:14): Christopher Mitchell's baccarat scam cracking as angry customers rebel.... (2:58:28): Mike Matusow accuses Scott Ball of scamming.... (3:36:39): Dan Bekavac of Midway Poker Tour plays tournament despite having recently stiffed players of $50.... (3:45:44): Update: Biological mother of kid raised by Kristin Ting, shows up on Allen Kessler's Facebook, tells her side.... (4:16:19): Wire Act re-re-interpreted by US Appeals Court -- very favorable to online poker & online casinos.... (4:32:20): Pokerstars launches in Michigan, experiences first-day fail.... (4:44:50): Gambling world figure Shane Sigsbee accuses Jon Martinelli of a premeditated $500k sportsbetting scam.... (5:03:49): WSOP bracelet winner Ivan Deyra banned for multiaccounting on Winamax.... (5:23:51): World Poker Tour sold to private investment firm for $78M.... (5:32:44): New Jersey online sportsbooks accused of offering bonuses to customers to not withdraw.... (5:48:34): Vaccine distribution continues to have issues.... (6:08:34): New York COVID deaths in nursing homes are apparently double of what was believed.... (6:28:54): Double and triple masking? Is it ridiculous, or a good idea?.... (6:34:48): Transgender doctor Rachel Levine selected as assistant health secretary, but has ugly recent past involving COVID. tradershky co-hosts during beginning and end of show.

Jan 31, 20217h 9m