Poker Fraud Alert Radio

(Topic begins at 0:14:24 mark): Phil Galfond suspends match against VeniVidi after continuing to get crushed.... (0:57:47 mark): Interview with Lebanese hacker John Audi, who created the exploit to see holecards on Poker Mavens.... (1:54:52 mark): Call from listener Tyrone.... (2:10:19 mark): Update: Druff can't reach Kevin Racks' widow to inquire about the $500 he received.... (2:13:46 mark): Former PFA guest Marc Klang claims he's broke after having as much as $5 million.... (2:33:51 mark): Ray Davis update.... (2:59:40 mark): New member on PFA claims he is going to go after Brian Voytek.... (3:14:02 mark): Ill-fated "Lucky Dragon" casino to reopen as non-casino property.... (3:23:37 mark): Hard Rock Atlantic City debuts "live slots" where online players can spin actual slot machines.... (3:34:22 mark): MGM CEO/chairman Jim Murren to step down, despite very successful run.... (4:10:54 mark): Casinos possibly coming to Virginia?.... (4:39:09 mark): Macau can reopen casinos on February 20. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:19:19 mark): Druff stranded after tire problem occurs late at night on the way to Vegas.... (0:39:15 mark): Druff recovers $500 stolen from now-deceased cancer patient Kevin "Racks" Roster in 2019.... (0:58:41 mark): Phil Galfond has a winning day, but then takes a huge loss in one-sided "Galfond Challege" match.... (1:29:18 mark): Who is "mindset coach" Elliot Roe?.... (1:59:54 mark): Commercially-available Poker Mavens software vulnerable to superuser modification by shady operators.... (2:34:58 mark): Troubled young poker pro Charles "Chao" Jiang passes away from likely drug overdose.... (2:58:35 mark): Update: Phony sportsbetting "expert" Rob Gorodetsky pleads guilty to embezzlement.... (3:05:35 mark): Update: Michael Borovetz sentenced for airport scam, but is he out of jail already?.... (3:26:24 mark): Rapper Nelly told "Get under my nuts" by fellow gambler during argument at Mohegan Sun table.... (3:35:43 mark): WSOP schedule almost complete, but some players are erroneously believing events were left out.... (3:57:18 mark): Report: New Sahara Las Vegas poker room will have no cashier.... (4:11:07 mark): Daily Fantasy Sports ruled illegal by New York State.... (4:24:38 mark): Macau casinos closing due to coronavirus scare.... tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic starts at 0:19:16 mark): Coronavirus scare - is it safe to play live poker?.... (0:57:21 mark): Phil Galfond getting crushed in first round of "Galfond Challenge".... (1:40:45 mark): Kobe Bryant's death: Longtime Lakers fan Druff reacts.... (2:15:35 mark): Oklahoma casinos may lose most of their games due to battle with governor.... (2:29:36 mark): Update: Matt Berkey discusses Twitter issue with Druff on poker YouTube show.... (2:38:22 mark): Update: Former "Bachelor" contestant who won DraftKings $1 million prize has been disqualified for cheating.... (2:48:46 mark): New way to get Caesars Diamond for under $100.... (2:57:20 mark): Rich recreational poker player Bill Perkins believes you should die with no money to your name.... (3:38:20 mark): Party Poker CEO Rob Yong wants facial recognition to occur at random times during play.... (3:47:35 mark): Hard Rock Las Vegas shutting down on February 3, selling its furniture.... (3:54:53 mark): Atari themed hotel planned for Las Vegas.

(Topic beings at 0:17:02 mark): Pokerstars founder Isai Scheinberg arrested, to face 2011 criminal charges for running illegal poker site.... (1:00:19 mark): Flashback: Pokerstars skimmed tens of millions out of 2011 Black Friday FPP cashout, and nobody remembers.... (1:39:17 mark): Self-styled sportsbetting king Rob Gorodetsky turned out to be funding gambling habit via embezzlement.... (2:11:48 mark): Update: Prahlad Friedman continuing to tweet ridiculous stuff.... (2:37:36 mark): WSOP.com player claims they did Superbowl drawing on the wrong day, but were their actions legal?.... (2:54:06 mark): Pokerstars Pennsylvania raked $2.5 million in December 2019.... (3:01:42 mark): WSOP releases yet another update, announces more freezeout events plus new carnival-style bounty.... (3:22:07 mark): Update: Viral target toothbrush tweets were likely the work of a clever troll.... (3:43:21 mark): Opinion American tipping culture is more about making the tipper feel good than actually helping anyone. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic starts at 0:26:38 mark): Update on the girl we called last week looking for her real dad.... (0:41:39 mark): Update on the author who wrote the pro-Postle blog.... (0:50:53 mark): North Carolina releases hilarious "Play Smart" campaign regarding their state lottery.... (1:26:07 mark): WSOP releases so-called "Value Menu" of events $1000 and under.... (1:56:39 mark): Prahlad Friedman thinks all men fantasize about gay sex.... (2:29:42 mark): After Druff makes fun of Matt Berkey's training course on Twitter, he receives an invite to sit in on it.... (2:50:51 mark): White trash Texas couple leaves toddler in running car while they gamble, car gets stolen.... (3:12:42 mark): Australia bans Ignition Casino and 8 other sites.... (3:22:03 mark): Harrah's Reno sold for $50 million, to cease being a casino property.... (3:53:13 mark): El Dorado Gaming sells El Dorado Casino in Shreveport, LA -- Montbleu Tahoe coming next.... (3:59:42 mark): Elderly man with Nevada ELVIS plates getting tickets from other states where he hasn't been.... (4:22:03 mark): If Target accidentally lists a $60 product for one cent, do they have to honor the posted price?.... (4:47:31 mark): Weird lawsuit in Australia involving failed poker backing deal.... (4:59:51 mark): Online poker has been legalized in Michigan.... (5:07:31 mark): Maine governor vetoes sportsbetting bill.... (5:11:35 mark): Druff releases updated list of best video poker to earn tier credits at Caesars properties.... (5:40:01 mark): Another PFA listener had a nightmare Bad Bead Jackpot payout situation.... (5:44:10 mark): Houston Astros sign stealing scandal: A reaction from a Dodgers fan.... tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:20:04 mark): Druff returns a weird phone call he got two days ago where the caller thought he ran a sperm donation clinic.... (0:31:37 mark): badguy23 checks in.... (0:41:42 mark): Major Daily Fantasy Sports scandal, as female reality show star winning $1 million dollar tournament appears to have cheated.... (1:11:51 mark): Mike Postle refusing service, Mac Verstandig shows up at his house.... (1:25:13 mark): Pro-Postle blog claims he may not have cheated, but who runs it, and what is their motive?.... (2:04:22 mark): Veronica Brill gives backstory on disgraced Stones tournament/stream director Justin Kuraitis.... (2:30:26 mark): Seals With Clubs (SwCpoker.eu) in controversy over allowing racist epithets to be written in chat.... (3:10:16 mark): Sacramento area card room (not Stones) shut down for various violations involving money handling.... (3:23:33 mark): WSOP releases schedule for $10k and $50k buyin events.... (3:54:46 mark): Eric Bensamochan ends up in nightmarish scenario involving Hollywood Park jackpot.... (4:20:25 mark): Luke Schwartz makes brash heads up challenge to Galfond, who then accepts.... (4:31:34 mark): California finally making some moves towards sportsbetting legalization. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:17:04 mark): Druff spends his New Years 2020 in Tahoe instead of Vegas.... (0:52:40 mark): "Independent" investigator Michael Lipman is now representing Stones Casino in the lawsuit against them.... (1:13:43 mark): ACR money trade scammer Brian Voytek at it again.... (1:38:16 mark): Karina Jett comes on the show to explain about her Vegas autism charity tournament.... (2:07:43 mark): Player at Golden Nugget Atlantic City claims he has a negative comp balance.... (2:18:45 mark): Slot Hustling 101: How to quickly and easily play +EV slots "Scarab", "Golden Egypt", and "Ocean Magic".... (2:41:49 mark): Ridiculous high stakes PLO8 hand in Bobby's Room sees "run it twice" scenario deliver a two-outer both times.... (2:52:33 mark): Several takers on "The Galfond Challenge" regarding high stakes heads up action.... (3:13:15 mark): Listener video poker question: Play better game at $20/tier credit or worse game at $10/tier?.... (3:31:58 mark): Vegas casinos now overrun with triple zero roulette games.... (3:37:14 mark): Macau casinos very profitable but still rapidly declining in revenue.... (3:46:09 mark): Louisiana casinos starting to move off of the water thanks to recent law change.... (4:03:11 mark): Sportsbetting launches in New Hampshire. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:20:11 mark): Oklahoma Johnny Hale passes away at 92 -- but he had a mostly-unknown grudge with the WSOP.... (1:19:18 mark): High stakes cash pro Kym Lim folds quads, Twitter goes crazy.... (1:41:49 mark): Update: Ignition continues to dodge Druff's cashout skimming accusation.... (2:00:04 mark): Alex Foxen under fire after WPT Five Diamond win comes from six $10k buyins.... (2:07:16 mark): Olivier Busquet releases new podcast where he admits to being close to broke.... (2:43:57 mark): Addicted gambler sues Caesars Windsor after losing $342k there.... (3:06:18 mark): Canada Revenue Agency going after high-stakes poker pros for possible tax dodges.... (3:22:18 mark): Toyota 4Runner and its driver got stuck in the remote Black Rock Desert, and Facebook tried to help.... (3:56:57 mark): Venetian installing triple-zero video roulette.... (4:04:35 mark): New Years Eve tips for Las Vegas.... (4:31:22 mark): Can you hear this sound which is "inaudible" to most over 30?.... (4:40:09 mark): Payday loans: Predatory or safety net for poor people?.... tradershky co-hosts. Tyrone calls in during the show.

(Topic begins at 0:24:31 mark): California Indian casinos attacking Commerce and other casinos on two fronts -- but who is in the right?.... (1:08:39 mark): Peter Jepsen ("Zupp") convicted of trojan-related cheating over 6-year span.... (1:24:05 mark): Unregulated, non-government companies are stalking your every move through your cell phone, and it's legal.... (2:14:04 mark): Ignition skims money from Druff's cashout.... (2:42:18 mark): Bovada/Ignition removes brings back deleted cash games, then removes them again.... (2:53:48 mark): Joe Biden expresses support for online poker, but what does that mean?.... (3:14:51 mark): WSOP announces dates for 2020 series.... (3:40:58 mark): Michigan legalizes online poker, sportsbetting.... (3:56:35 mark): Druff in the middle of a dispute involving former Playboy Playmate and actor Scott Schwartz.... (4:26:51 mark): Major bust of Canadian sportsbetting ring involves Hells Angels & Mafia.... (4:37:49 mark): Global Poker Awards to make tweak in order to prevent previous controversy from reoccurring.... (4:43:31 mark): Update: Tahoe video poker is still a good option for earning Caesars Diamond & Seven Stars.... (5:00:52 mark): Diamond members will lose free access to Las Vegas Caesars properties spas in 2020.... (5:10:29 mark): Hard Rock Atlantic City disappointed with early returns.... (5:27:45 mark): Vegas area restaurant serves cannabis-infused meal. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:23:39 mark): Druff played his only WSOP Circuit event of the year.... (0:42:53 mark): Maurice Hawkins, 13-time WSOP Circuit ring winner, criticizes recent decisions of the tournament series.... (1:04:12 mark): Update: More information comes out related to Raymond Davis criminal case.... (1:32:41 mark): Bovada/Ignition issues during Thanksgiving weekend freaks out players after they see zero balance.... (1:59:07 mark): Update: Maryland Live eliminates hidden $10 chip add-on as a result of Allen Kessler & this show.... (2:17:25 mark): British poker player Kalem Lodge convicted of biting off another player's ear after poker game.... (2:29:00 mark): Jew Tip of the Week: Using built-in credit card insurance to get money BACK on destroyed recent purchases.... (2:52:46): Injured Arizona Cardinals player Josh Shaw suspended for betting against own team.... (3:07:19 mark): Klay Thompson was even a fish at the Golden State Warriors team poker game.... (3:19:05 mark): Daniel Negreanu to Host Poker Tournament at Fundraiser for Andrew Yang.... (3:36:26 mark): Why does the bank ask intrusive questions when withdrawing a few thousand in cash?.... (4:03:59 mark): Tips regarding things NOT to do when sportsbetting. tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:28:59 mark): As the mainstream and poker media finally pick up on it, we discuss the bizarre Ray Davis criminal case.... (1:25:20 mark): Druff and poker attorney Mac Verdstandig arbitrate bet between Jason Bral and Allen Kessler.... (2:05:42 mark): America's Card Room claims breakthrough in detection of bots on their site.... (2:27:51 mark): WPT Champ Dennis Blieden pleads guilty in $22 million embezzlement case.... (2:59:17 mark): GGPoker blocks certain countries due to regulatory reasons, but seems to invite players to use VPN and cheat the system.... (3:11:35 mark): Phil Galfond finally does something right regarding his Run It Once Poker site.... (3:26:38 mark): Editorial #1: When you love the business, but hate the owner, what do you do?.... (4:00:47 mark): Editorial #2: Should government protect us from being ripped off, or is "buyer beware" a better policy?.... (4:17:07 mark): Editorial #3: University of California about to dump the SAT -- is it a good idea?.... tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic beings at 0:15:40 mark): Daniel Negreanu signs with GGPoker.... (0:36:13 mark): Shareholders for Caesars and Eldorado approve sale.... (0:43:42 mark): Palms to allow players to directly buyin to table games through debit card.... (0:58:51 mark): OJ Simpson suing the Cosmopolitan.... (1:11:05 mark): Steve Wynn claims Nevada Gaming lacks authority to punish him further.... (1:18:10 mark): William Hill buys all of Cantor Gaming's live sportsbook assets.... (1:33:06 mark) Low-limit scammer Chris Polker targeting ACR money swappers, but is there more to the story than it appears?.... (1:52:49 mark): Two people shot outside Florida poker room.... (1:57:48 mark): Resorts World Vegas to have delay, more features.... (2:11:18 mark): Caesars Diamond and cardholders can get free drinks at the Patio Bar at Flamingo.... (2:15:25 mark): Some Las Vegas locals eligible for two month upgrade & RC multiplier at area Caesars properties.... (2:19:15 mark): Good video poker machines disappearing from Harrah's and Harvey's Tahoe.... (2:29:47 mark): Encore Boston Harbor drops $50 table minimums and paid parking.... (2:39:45 mark): Two-time WSOP bracelet winner passes away.... (2:48:22 mark): Ken Scalir calls in.... tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:22:08 mark): Doug Polk accuses Daniel Negreanu of knowing he had erroneously-credited Player of the Year points.... (0:52:51 mark): Freerolls Poker Club co-founder Trent Daniel comes on to engage in a rebuttal to our segment last week about their investment offering, and we ask the tough questions.... (1:53:15 mark): Cirque founder & known high stakes poker fish Guy Laliberte arrested in Tahiti for growing cannabis.... (2:39:13 mark): Liv Boeree and Igor Kurganov are no longer Pokerstars pros.... (3:15:30 mark): Caesars Rewards / Total Rewards to introduce two new Diamond levels in 2020.... (3:37:06 mark): Run It Once Poker disappears from pokerscout.com activity monitoring -- but why?.... (4:16:19 mark): Bovada/Ignition makes change in software to fight "table campers", but was that a mistake?.... (4:24:01 mark): What to do when a poker site freezes your account and falsely accuses you of wrongdoing.... (4:48:55 mark): Florida man murders poker opponent who had beaten him out of $3500 that week.... tradershky co-hosts.

(Topic begins at 0:19:20 mark): WSOP Player of the Year Disaster: Clerical error caused title to wrongly be awarded to Negreanu, also royally screwing Shaun Deeb.... (0:57:01 mark): Allen Kessler joins us to discuss the WSOP POY mess.... (2:16:42 mark): Small update in Mike Postle / Stones cheating scandal.... (2:29:27 mark): Poker vlogger Mark Ari arrested while live streaming while walking around New Jersey acting erratically.... (3:20:47 mark): Heads up Sit-n-Go "Dream Machine" bot ring exposed by a former accomplice.... (3:45:03 mark): "Freerolls Poker Club" in Texas pitching for investors with a ridiculous sales pitch.... (4:28:10 mark): Former WSOP Main Event champ and Bellagio president Bobby Baldwin to be director of gaming for upcoming casino "The Drew" in Vegas.... (4:45:43 mark): Pokerstars Pennsylvania is up and running -- but will it succeed?.... (4:59:02 mark): Vegascasinotalk.com member denied Seven Stars for being overcomped.... (5:22:42 mark): Wynn and Encore Las Vegas are now using unpopular/unethical no-change ticket redemption machines.... (5:35:45 mark): Encore Boston on pace to make $700 million in its first year -- but still fall short of initial projections.... (5:41:52 mark): "Mattress King" Jim McInvale lost $13 million after the Astros blew Game 7 of the World Series -- but was this bet what it appeared to be?.... Co-hosted by tradershky.

(Topic begins at 0:20:53 mark): Special guest interview with "Chicago" Joey Ingram.... (1:50:43 mark): Poker community starts mass Twitter discussion of rebuy/reentry problem at major tournaments..... (2:14:06 mark): A "misdeal" occurred at a major online poker site..... (2:27:24 mark): Druff limited to $50 betting on Bovada.... (2:39:34 mark): Listener "50Cinquanta" feels the PokerFraudAlert freeroll is a fraud, but he is really just an ingrate?.... (2:47:56 mark): Washington State taking "public comment" on possible repeal of a stupid poker betting limit law.... (2:56:10 mark): Venetian appears to have lost money on their controversial Lucky Shot maximum prize pool series.... (3:13:00 mark): Super drunk Ben Affleck shows up at Commerce, plays poker, somehow wins anyway.... (3:30:12): Angry woman who was ejected from Las Vegas Cannery casino intentionally crashes RV into it.... (3:48:21 mark): Andrew Yang tweets support for online poker legalization, but does he really understand the issue?.... (4:09:56 mark): MGM is selling MGM to MGM.... (4:23:48 mark): Druff editorial #1 - Is Voter ID law unethical?.... (4:50:10 mark): Druff editorial #2 - Few people understand the real problems with US healthcare.... (5:34:50 mark): AHoosierA calls in to tell yet another story of a Las Vegas masturbation encounter.... tradershky co-hosts.

(0:17:05 timestamp): The weird scandal Congresswoman Katie Hill -- and PokerFraudAlert receiving contact regarding breaking an important detail of the story.... (1:18:21 mark): Poker player Marguerite Spagnuolo went on TV claiming the Aria cheated her, but is the story true? .... (2:06:28 mark): Scandal-ridden Partouche Poker Tour making a return to France.... (2:16:11 mark): Male dealers at women's event of "Battle of Malta" forced to work topless.... (2:33:47 mark): Update: Shady Venetian "Total Prize Pool" event has started, but how is it doing? ... (2:46:31 mark): IGT rolls out smartphone-based cashless system to play slot machines.... (3:12:24 mark): Norman Chad airs public complaints on Twitter about WSOP reentry events.... (3:41:59 mark): Encore poker room evacuated as water rushes through ceiling. tradershky co-hosts.

America's Cardroom reportedly in crisis -- filled with bots, not paying rakeback correctly, full of crashes and freezes (topic begins at 0:29:37 mark). Listener "HandOfGod666", who brought the recent ACR story public, calls in to explain what is going on (1:12:57). Pokerstars bought by company which owns Paddy Power, Betfair, and Fanduel (1:49:15). WSOP dick-exposer Ken Strauss ruled incompetent for trial (2:10:20). Vanessa Rousso pregnant with twins, wife also pregnant with third baby at same time (2:27:15). Appellate court hears arguments regarding what constitutes "cheating" in Ivey edge sorting case (2:43:29). Oceans Casino in Atlantic City under fire for confiscating rewards points of players (3:02:56). Nevada Gaming seeks to revoke Steve Wynn's gaming license due to his sexual harassment (3:38:30). Virgin Trains USA to start work on failtrain between Vegas and Victorville in 2020 (3:58:26). Druff went to The Bicycle Club to try their new 40-80 game (4:21:43). Gunman kills 3, is then shot dead, after shooting at Triple A Aces underground NYC poker club (5:11:33). Vince Van Patten releases prop betting movie, "7 Days to Vegas" (5:25:33). tradershky co-hosts.

Rio Las Vegas has sold -- what does that mean for the WSOP (topic begins at 0:25:25 mark)? Resort fees under bipartisan attack in Congress (1:04:41). Allen Kessler cries foul over $10 hidden fee of $400 satellite at Maryland Live (1:41:48). Phil Ivey reportedly once tipped $4800 on behalf of Nick Schulman for $200 massage (2:17:15). Ronnie Bardah lasts just one episode on Survivor (2:39:47). Major Russian hacker who also operated scam online casinos pleads guilty in US court (3:06:15). Circus Circus reportedly sold to existing Vegas casino owner (3:33:25). Al Alvarez, writer of "The Biggest Game in Town", dies at 90 (3:44:42). Major bitcoin crash occurs after US-based crypto trading app flops badly (3:54:53). The weird story of the closure of huge messaging app "Kik" (4:13:40). Microgaming Network announces 2020 closure (4:41:19). Pokerstars hit with 400,000 euro fine by Netherlands (4:49:31). tradershky co-hosts.

Embattled WSOP.com manager Bill Rini is no longer with the company (topic starts at 0:31:54 mark). Body of "Tony" (William Sean Creighton) from 5 Dimes supposedly found in Costa Rica (2:00:33). Update on Venetian "maximum prize pool" tournament series, including Chico Loco phone call (2:11:50). Vlogger Ryan DePaulo gets lifetime ban from Borgata after filming without permisson (2:41:17). Mike Matusow and Phil Hellmuth involved in another Live at the Bike controversy (3:06:15). Houston poker club accidentally gives away $250k of promotion to someone who didn't really win (3:21:00). Pokerstars PCA event will not return in 2020 (3:42:07). Weird embezzlement story out of Goldman Sachs India involves supposed online poker debt (4:03:58). Seth Palansky claims WSOP will be at Rio at least through 2021 (4:14:07). MGM may sell Bellagio, MGM Grand & lease them back, plus may also sell Circus Circus (4:38:51). Lawsuit filed against Kevin Hart over allegedly unauthorized sex tape at Cosmopolitan (4:50:15).

khalwat returns to the show. Ken Scalir checks in (topic begins at 0:21:50). Daniel Cates, Ilya Trincher file objection to Borgata seizure of Ivey's WSOP winnings -- segment featuring attorney Eric Bensamochan (0:37:08). Phil Galfond makes numerous appearances online in order to prop up sagging Run It Once poker site (1:18:02). Ethical question: If a guy who just scammed you accidentally drops his wallet & drives away, do you return it (3:01:18). Kings Casino in Czech Republic accused of having payout problems (4:01:20). Two people to appear on PFA Radio this month regarding scamming accusations against Vegas comedian Vinnie Favorito (4:17:24). ACR player required to take video of himself playing before cashout processed -- but is there a good reason for this (4:30:00)? Bart Hanson was on reality show "Anything for Love" in 2003 (4:40:58). Julien Martini marries Kate Hoang, who finished second to him at 2018 $1500 O8 WSOP event (5:05:22). Venetian running tournament where they keep all money above guarantee amount (5:15:18). Mumbles calls in and reveals he rarely showers (5:36:40). Update: Some students like "Circus Circus University" in Reno (5:48:49). Some Vegas casinos applying "fees" to drinks now (6:08:09). Site of October 2017 mass shooting in Vegas to become community center (6:16:14). Kawhi Leonard's sister arrested for robbery/murder of elderly woman at Pechanga Casino bathroom (6:20:19). Pennsylvania auctions off license for new casino, gets no bidders (6:33:47). Two men arrested for running illegal poker room in Phoenix area (6:44:15). tradershky also co-hosts.

The mysterious death of former Vegas poker pro Erika Trenck (topic starts at 0:20:23). Former porn star & poker player Stephanie Sadorra / Jenni Lee now living in Vegas tunnels (1:17:06). Listener concern: "I can't get it up!" (1:51:52). Quon Zhao pulls nasty angle-shot/cheat at EPT Barcelona televised table (1:59:44). Phil Hellmuth leaves, takes some of Mike Matusow's stack off the table on Like At the Bike (2:15:12). Rapper Fetty Wap arrested for punching Mirage three employees (2:28:55). Caesars regional directory in Atlantic City fired for "making out" with subordinate in public (2:37:18). SEC hits Tom Reeg, incoming Caesars CEO, with subpoena regarding insider trading allegation (2:52:03). Law firm being sued by raided Houston poker club (2:57:23). Justin Hammer no longer with Commerce - is Allen Kessler to blame (3:28:25)? DC sportsbetting on hold after phony subcontractor hired to run operation (3:39:55). tradershky co-hosts.

Ken Strauss, the WSOP penis-exposer, indicted on terrorism charges regarding late July incidents (topic begins at 0:22:55 mark). Druff explains how "bathroom troubles" lead to radio being a day late this week (0:38:55). Caesars releases the final 10% of Nick Marchington's WSOP money (1:19:45). A look back at online poker's legalization battles, Black Friday, and where online poker currently stands in the US (1:35:27). Poker Tracker hacked, payment info ends up exposed (2:49:16). High speed train project from Victorville, CA to Vegas back on track (3:18:17). Hooters to rebrand as OYO (3:32:17). SLS goes back to Sahara brand (3:50:25). Genting Group saves Resorts World New York from bankruptcy (4:09:19). What is the true defintion of "rakeback", and when is changing that term for marketing unethical (4:16:27)? Phil Galfond offering to play high stakes PLO on his own site -- is this ethical (4:36:22)? tradershky co-hosts.

Confirmed: Phil Ivey's winnings at WSOP Event #58 have been taken by Borgata (topic beings at 0:38:06 mark). Lady sarcastically offers to show breasts at poker table, calls police after busting tournament, arrested on her own warrants (0:58:29). End of an era: No more mass multi-tabling allowed on Pokerstars (1:19:32). Another Nevada casino robber shot dead by police, this time in Laughlin (1:44:12). Hard Rock Casino to permanently close in February 2020, ahead of rebranding to Virgin Hotels Las Vegas later that year (2:02:18). Eight casino workers in Florida charged with stealing $5.3 million over 4 years via "fake credits" scheme (2:16:15). Run It Once Poker now has resizable tables -- but is it too late or them to ever succeed (2:35:09). tradershky co-hosts.

Druff celebrates being mostly healthy one year after last year's problems started exactly a year ago (topic starts at 0:06:07 mark). Druff took a trip to eastern US and Canada (0:44:02). Update: Druff's "Move Over" ticket adjudicated in court (1:14:45). Michael Borovetz arrested again for airport scamming (1:35:50). WSOP Main 7th place finisher Nick Machington sued by staking group "C Biscuit Stables" -- but who's in the right (1:47:58)? Poster on 2+2 accuses Bovada of demanding money for phony chargeback (2:20:27). IRS sending warning letters to people who misreported cryptocurrency income (2:45:22). Home game scandal near Cherokee, NC involved custom backs of cards made for cheating (2:58:25). AHoosierA calls in, and discusses a weird serial masturbator stalking his wife (3:16:30). Poker journalist Haley Hintze victim of room invasion burglary attempt at Candlewood Suites Las Vegas, featuring Colonel Fabersham call attempting to get to the bottom of it (3:33:21). Man arrested for follow-home robbery of poker player who played at Harrah's North Kansas City (4:21:13). John Mehaffey writes article listing faults with regulated Nevada online poker (4:30:42). WSOP very likely to return to Rio in 2020 (4:51:31). Druff to start playing mixed game tournaments at the WSOP in 2020 (4:55:25).

Listener sends highly critical message to Druff about current state of radio (topic starts at 0:32:20 mark). WSOP Main Event "genitals guy" Ken Strauss arrested for threatening to destroy casinos for banning him (0:45:15). Terminal cancer WSOP player Kevin "Racks" Roster dies (1:21:47). Millions of grasshoppers invade Las Vegas (1:41:18). Colonel Nigel Fabersham calls MGM Springfield to find out about ID requirement in poker room (1:54:24). Slot tech steals $22,000 from MGM Springfield (2:06:23). Update: Rio's Yelp page getting trashed by Doug Stanhope fans (2:13:05). Update: Massachusetts Gaming Commission finds no wrongdoing on part of Encore despite lawsuit against them (2:29:32). Circus Circus Reno to be new temporary University of Nevada Reno dormitory in 2019-20 (2:46:18). Kenny Hallaert claims late registration is "too powerful" and hurts rec players (2:55:41). WSOP.com payout issues cause concern among poker pros (3:20:37). Pokerstars offers "cash out" option when all-in (3:36:59). Capital One, Equifax data breaches -- how much should you be concerned (3:57:25).

Druff runs very deep in WSOP Main Event, and talks about his experiences with eventual winner Hossein Ensan (topic starts at 0:23:20 mark). Main Event bubble clusterfuck occurs, including a missing min-casher (1:25:17). Unexpected "second bubble" mess occurs at 163rd place at Main Event (1:58:35). Jack Effel causes controversy with ruling/attitude in critical moment for Dario Sammartino close to Main Event final table (2:15:11). Alex Livingston's QQ fold preflop during final 6 at Main Event -- smart or stupid (2:29:23)? Druff gets pulled over for violation of "Move Over Law" south of Vegas (2:30:05). Update on Smashburger Rio situation (3:21:09). Lawsuit filed against Encore Boston Harbor (3:40:59). Comedian Doug Stanhope gets banned from Rio, blames it on bad review he posted in February (3:54:32). Two guys scammed terminal cancer patient Kevin Roster, including a Baylor tennis player and a guy Druff once knew in 2009 (4:30:44). Is VPNing into non-US-accepting poker sites cheating (5:11:13)? Guy wins $500 royal flush promo at MGM Springfield, but they won't pay him due to leaving ID in the car, and they won't let him get it (5:34:30). WSOP.com allegedly ships wrong amount of chips to winner of side pot in tournament (6:02:49). Maurice Hawkins accused of ripping off a backer again (6:18:57). Dennis Blieden accused of embezzling $22 million from company to enter high stakes poker tournaments (6:48:47). Robert Alexander accused of embezzling investor money to gamble, play poker (7:01:09). Borgata went after Ivey's Nevada assets, WSOP winnings (7:14:13). Video poker with over 100% payback at mid-limits offered by Downtown Grand in Vegas, then downgraded (7:26:53). Lucky Lady Casino in Gardena, CA has roof collapse (7:43:44). tradershky co-hosts part of this marathon 8-hour episode.

Druff makes costly mistake at Limit Holdem satellite, then blows 4th consecutive chip lead at $10k Limit event (topic begins at 0:29:33 mark). Two large earthquakes wreak havoc upon players of WSOP Main Event (0:47:14). Andy Frankenberger claims to have lost double-up set-over-set opportunity due to earthquake evacuation during hand (1:03:23). Main Event player Ken Strauss exposes his penis, throws shoe at table while all-in blind early on Day 1 (1:10:45). Georgii Belianin disqualified from WSOP Main, banned, and jailed after jokingly grabbing another player's stack following hand (1:51:21). Luke Vrabel banned from Twitter after a series of popular, well-liked tweets sending busted Main Event players to "hit the showers" (2:06:53). Horrible ruling forces player to raise for almost half his stack when he just attempted to call smaller bet at WSOP Main (2:31:55). Druff with well above average stack after 2 days of Main Event (2:53:00). Record Main Event Day 1C attracts 4879 entrants, and overall over 8000 entrants for only the second time in history (3:42:04). 71-year-old Sue Faber wins WSOP bracelet in open event, becoming the oldest woman ever to do so (3:54:47). Liv Boeree busted out of Main Event by boyfriend Igor Kurganov (4:09:39). Terminal cancer patient Kevin Roster plays Main to bring attention to disease, runs up to 220k, gets too sick to play normally (4:17:43). Facts about California and Nevada earthquakes that you probably don't know (4:34:23).

Caesars sold to El Dorado for $8.7 billion -- what you need to know (topic starts at 0:25:45). Druff runs very deep in PLO8 event, gets a huge stack day 1 at Mixed Omaha, and plays a super weird hand at limit holdem (1:16:53). Bryce Yockey takes worst televised poker beat ever in one of the worst spots ever (1:49:23). Rio looking "more likely than not" to be 2020 venue for WSOP (2:20:14). Diamond (cards) are a WSOP player's best friend (2:28:33). Druff double-charged for food at Hash House at the Linq, nobody can fix it (2:53:43). Druff's altercation with Rio Smashburger shift manager leads to revelation of longstanding corporate "concern" about that restaurant (3:20:31). Aria "private games" are back -- this time with a supposedly legal excuse to run them, angering many poker pros (4:05:54). Poker pro Aaron Mermelstein claims he had $9000 stolen from him at the Ft. Lauderdale airport (4:33:15). Update on Agua Caliente jackpot theft story (4:44:03). 2019 Poker Hall of Fame candidates announced (4:47:25).

Agua Caliente Casino Palm Springs accused of stealing money from players by PFA forum member (topic starts at 0:38:37 mark). WSOP bracelets won by familiar names: John Hennigan, Adam Friedman, Ismael Bojang, Joseph Cheong, Michael Mizrachi, Greg Mueller (1:20:47). Mysterious "Rachel Lees" Twitter account writes long essays criticizing Negreanu & modern poker culture (2:21:51). Negreanu to out people who owe him money soon? (3:20:55) Colonel Fabersham calls Orleans regarding a man winning "LIPS" $200 Ladies Shootout (3:47:01). PFA Exclusive: Insider reports Cosmopolitan reportedly "very close" to being sold (4:06:54). Brandon Steven pays $1.1m fine to avoid prison in Kansas underground poker game case (4:14:13). Party Poker CEO posts blog regarding recent controversial changes to software (4:26:08). Sportsbetting coming to New Hampshire (4:32:56). Editorial: When positive change happens in response to a lie, should we keep quiet? (4:39:45) tradershky co-hosts. Call from "Chinese Tyrone".

Druff talks about the rest of his Big 50 event, including a surprising encounter with a girl from his past (topic begins at 0:24:38 mark). Druff bricks other events badly in the first half of his WSOP (1:09:34). Druff gets in standoff at Rio after refusing to open door for erroneous "safety check" (1:21:52). $25k Fantasy League thrown into turmoil after event added to schedule (1:40:58). Sam Soverel makes terrible fold-out-of-turn mistake, but was it intentional (2:13:15)? Weird pseudo-all-in controversy involving Mario Ho (2:39:01). Poker table collapses during WSOP event, causing arguments regarding re-creating chip stacks (2:55:52). $10k Short Deck event creates Day 2 registration embarrassment for WSOP (3:13:56). All nine WSOP Onlne bracelet events can be played in New Jersey, due to recent DOJ decision (3:29:58). Backlash against PokerGo for moving some streaming content to premium CBS service (3:43:19). Scammer Adnan Mohammed's voicemail hacked, recordings put on YouTube (3:55:24). Hot 26-year-old female Russian poker player dies in bathtub under mysterious circumstances (4:27:54). Randall Emmett owes/owed money to a lot of poker pros, including Kelly Minkin and Danielle Andersen (4:40:15). Lottery-like satellite suggestion by Daniel Negreanu sparks angry debate between him and another poker player (4:52:38). Party Poker to stop providing hand histories (5:23:15). tradershky co-hosts. Calls from Tyrone from Vegas and Rob from Pittsburgh.

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

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

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

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

Ray Davis arrested for alleged "sexual assault against minors" (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan, begins at 0:34:00 mark). Chicago Joey has America's Card Room CEO Phil Nagy on his show to discuss bots, other matters (1:44:45). Cate Hall claims she's going celibate forever (2:34:39). WSOP makes various positive additions and changes, but will some be choked out by oppressive fees? (2:46:00) Coordinated bust carried out against Texas underground card rooms (3:13:09). Randall Emmett and 50 Cent battle on social media over $1 million debt (3:55:25). PFA listener Ari Engel gets Annie Duke picture taken down from Horseshoe Tunica (4:13:09). Phil Galfond gives update regarding the status of struggling Run It Once Poker site (4:22:00). Antonio Esfandiari surprisingly beats Kevin Hart in boxing match (4:58:23). Three people extradited from Spain to Costa Rica to face charges over kidnapping of 5 Dimes' "Tony" (5:10:27). Massachusetts decides fate of Wynn property near Boston, regarding Steve Wynn's sexual misconduct (5:22:22). Failed "Lucky Dragon" casino in Las Vegas purchased (5:29:53). China bans free money poker apps, making "Chinese poker boom" unlikely in near future (5:36:52). tradershky co-hosts.

Major, long-running scam occurring at Dominican Republic casino of international hotel brand Riu (segment features attorney Eric Bensamochan -- starts at 0:18:34 mark). Colonel Fabersham and Chico Loco attempt to call Riu hotels in order to get to the bottom of the situation (1:38:24). Shaun Deeb and Daniel Negreanu going at it hard on Twitter (2:06:32). 3Bet Poker Clothing is going out of business (2:36:23). The ongoing tournament markup debate: Who is right? (2:54:18). Phil Galfond's "Run It Once" looking like it will be a failsite (3:22:40). James Holzhauer crosses $1 million mark in Jeopardy winnings (4:05:20). The Bike is decaring war on Commerce mid-stakes action (4:25:05), including a Colonel Fabersham call. Pokerstars stupidly takes bets on New Jersey college game -- in New Jersey (4:45:02). Update: Another guilty plea in police-backed illegal Kansas underground poker game (4:52:08). New US sportsbetting watchdog association formed (5:02:22). Editorial: Is college loan forgiveness the right thing to do? (5:10:12). tradershky co-hosts.

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

Druff finally takes flight for the first time since anxiety issues started in August (topic begins at 0:23:11). PokerFraudAlert media credential DENIED by WSOP after 7 straight years of approval (0:33:53). Female social media personality registers for small tournament, gets sat in big tournament, says nothing, gets caught (1:02:03). Mike Matusow starts new podcast, talks about Full Tilt days (2:19:53). Latvian bot on ACR malfunctions heads up in tournament, folds every hand preflop (3:29:26). Worst online poker software ever? Bovada update outrages poker community (3:39:31). Charlie Carrel has quit poker, has started a (weird) charity called "Abundance", Druff makes fun of his funding video (4:15:03). Vanessa Selbst reveals she has a 6-month-old son (5:08:30). Caesars Entertainment may be for sale next week (5:27:53). Bruce Deifik, former owner of Atlantic City's Ocean Resort, died in a car crash (5:36:02). Video released of Adam "Pacman" Jones cheating in casino (5:52:40). Mike Dentale appeared on recent episode of "The People's Court" (6:00:08). Sportsbettor James Holzhauer sets single-day Jeopardy record (6:06:20). Druff pulls of great April Fool's prank on PokerFraudAlert forum (6:25:30). tradershky co-hosts.

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

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

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

Sheldon Adelson has cancer, hasn't been at work in over 2 months (topic starts at 0:17:10 mark). Entertaining listener "shoeshine box" calls in to talk about his battle with cancer (0:35:35). Crazy ranting player leads to fight at Talking Stick in Arizona (0::52:59). Two advantage players file lawsuit against Harrah's Joliet over false arrest in 2014 (1:12:46). Adam "Pacman" Jones arrested for cheating at Indiana casino (1:55:40). Harrah's Metropolis closed to due to massive flood (2:13:42). Poker pro Jon Jonsson missing for nearly 3 weeks after attending Dublin poker tournament (2:24:10). Druff mocks latest Annie Duke podcast appearance (2:33:26). Surprise phone call from neverwin and his girlfriend, bearing shocking news (3:26:10). DOJ decides to delay enforcement of new Wire Act interpretation until June (3:45:26). Carl Icahn gets three preferred members added to Caesars board (3:51:27). Flashback 30 years: Druff injured while on Jewish ski trip (3:55:50). Druff's DOs and DON'Ts for solving customer service & billing issues (4:39:09). Co-hosted partially by tradershky.

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

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

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

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

Eli Elezra attempts "Ask Me Anything" on 2+2 to promote upcoming book, results in scamming accusations (topic starts at 0:24:24 mark). Should 2+2 publish books by scammers or other disgraced poker players? (1:46:08) For the record: Druff clarifies a few details about last week's AsianSpa death story (1:58:24). Former PFA guest Jonny Ferrari claims Gavin Smith's death was due to "something hereditary" (2:07:23). WSOP releases full 2019 schedule (2:21:45). Disgraced Epic Poker head & former WSOP Commissioner Jeffrey Pollack named President of XFL (2:58:16). Shaun Deeb taunts Daniel Negreanu on Twitter about recent engagement (3:29:25). Terminally ill man chooses to meet Negreanu as his Dream Foundation trip (3:40:26). Ali Fazeli sentenced to 18 months for Super Bowl ticket scam (3:49:30). Sheldon Adelson found to have links to 2018 DOJ Wire Act reinterpretation (3:55:19). Pennsylvania informs casinos to comply with new Wire Act rules (4:02:10). Bellagio dealer refuses tip from poker player Johnnie Moreno (4:06:13). Editorial: Why not to jump to conclusions from viral social media stories (4:33:34). PCA $25k event winner was tip-shamed by Sam Grafton (5:10:23).

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

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

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