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Druff & Friends Show - 06/07/17 - Can't We All Just Get Along?
EUpdate on PFA Radio WSOP schedule. Legal battle between 2+2 and PokerFraudAlert heats up -- what's next? Scott Tom pleads down to a single misdemeanor, slap-on-the-wrist sentence forthcoming. WSOP Week 1 Stories: Doug Polk wins One Drop for $3.7 million after wearing shirt trolling Negreanu. Haralabob Voulgaris claims cards at One Drop final table were marked in some way. Chris Ferguson and Howard Lederer join forces in $1000 Tag Team event. Liv Boeree wins bracelet via $10k Tag Team event, confused as lesbian in "kissing" pic. WSOP.com $333 Online Event FAIL -- 2nd place finisher sat out heads up! PokerGO service criticized again for poor selection of streamed WSOP final tables. Daniel Negreanu almost takes down 7th bracelet. Chip Jett and Brandon Cantu get close to bracelet in $1500 Dealers Choice. Did Justin Bonomo spew off chip lead with 13 left? Alec Torelli accused of angle-shooting recreational player. PartyPoker tries to woo back grinders with lucrative rakeback program. khalwat co-hosts, Brandon co-hosts part of the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/31/17 - The Copy/Paste Bandit
EPokerFraudAlert receives legal threat from 2+2. Druff grabs pokerfraud.com. WSOP officially begins today. Daniel Negreanu offers shocking even money bet on winning 3 bracelets this year. PokerCentral criticized for flash-based video, lack of Android availability. Shaun Deeb accused by poker veteran Mike O'Malley (Rzitup) of welching on $25k bet. Contest to win 2 free nights at Paris Las Vegas. Vanessa Rousso update. Luxor to shut down poker room. Nevada wins record amount in baseball betting in April 2017. Scott from the East Coast, handicapme, and Brandon "Drexel" Gerson meet up in Vegas, and appear at various points in the show. Call-in from Bart Hanson. khalwat and Brandon co-host portions of the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/24/17 - Hobe Sound 911
EVanessa Rousso melts down on Twitter during Florida visit, but claims it was a "hacking". Mike Noori fails spectacularly at his McDonald's bet. Ty Stewart says WSOP has stopped doing business with GPI & bashes them. Druff talks about recovering his lost drone. PokerCentral announces subscription service to watch WSOP streams. Contest to win free 2-night Vegas hotel stay. Vanessa Selbst, Dan Smith hacked via new cell phone SMS scam. Prahlad Friedman to be in live concert. Mike Sexton returns home to be chairman of PartyPoker. Large piece of Las Vegas strip land for sale. Resorts World Las Vegas project delayed.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/17/17 - A Visit With the Barber
EWSOP announces partnership with Poker Central, which will televise much of streaming content, ends November 9. WSOP Player of the Year revamped by longtime media figure Jess Wellman. WSOP Circuit adds events in Sacramento area & Seminole Hard Rock in Florida. Interview with Andrew Barber, Twitter social justice warrior. Brandon Cantu gives long-awaited update regarding the "Jennicide feet washing" story, and reminisces with Druff about Chantel. Should you really be afraid to stay at the Rio? JaoPoker reps trash & lie about PokerFraudAlert after critical article posted. Pokerstars goes offline temporarily -- players get screwed. Amaya to change name to "The Stars Group". Nevada state attorney general Adam Laxalt focus of ethics probe involving Sheldon Adelson. American Gaming Association backs legalized sportsbetting in any state which wants it. FBI asked Best Buy Geek Squad to look for child porn on computers, criminal case thrown out. khalwat co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/11/2017 - Multi-Level McDonald's
EInterview with Mike Noori, the "Eat $1000 at McDonalds in 36 Hours Bet" guy. Interview with Tam Nguyen, an affiliate of the controversial multi-level marketing poker site JaoPoker. Ignition seems to be losing action after seating procedure change. PKR poker room closes. Andrew Barber in Twitter controversy over "Let's Rape Like Drake" shirt from years ago. Cardrunners to stop providing paid content on June 1. WSOP to make change to clamp down on stalling, but will it matter? MGM National Harbor having service issues due to hiring from "local community"? khalwat co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/03/17 - Markup Mania
EDruff WSOP pieces sold out. Hashtagking starts getting mainstream coverage. Matt Glantz Tastystakes package kicks off long Twitter argument among poker. Karina Jett calls in. Luke Schwartz bashes Doug Polk in interview. Commerce tournament runs "social experiment". Portland poker crackdown led to card room owner's suicide. Scott Tom trial delayed. MGM to launch internet poker in NJ. How many people will play the WSOP $365 event? Brandon Cantu calls in to give update on Jennicide feet washing story. khalwat co-hosts for first half, Brandon "Drexel" Gerson co-hosts second half.
Druff & Friends Show - 04/27/17 - At the End of the Day
EInterview with Brandon Cantu. Interview with Solomon Ponte (aka Hashtagking). Should Poker Night in America feature controversial characters on their show? Travell Thomas sentenced to 8 years for illegal collections operation. Bellagio has Twitch stream. Wynn to build giant lagoon park in Vegas. Nevada sports books get licensed to take bets on NFL draft. khalwat co-hosts. Many listener calls during interview segments.
Druff & Friends Show - 04/21/2017 - The Perpetual Cold
EDruff fights a long-running cold to do this Friday show along with khalwat and traderusky. Druff gives updates on pieces available for WSOP. AP/UB players suddenly eligible for payment from government. Druff tells of his trip to NY/NJ/PA. Bodog/Ignition eliminate ability to choose table. khalwat explains the reason he runs his free Tastystakes site. Druff's attempt to get one more rake-free hand causes major altercation at Bellagio. khlawat talks of his follies with Spectrum Cable. Caesars' Mitch Garber -- CEO of division which owns WSOP -- gets $200 million bonus. Heartland Poker Tour taking 1% from prizepool for reasons they can't explain. Bryan Oulton of Poker Players Championship declares bankruptcy. Failing "Ivey League" training site to close on May 1. Apple finds flaw with iPhone 6 Plus, charges $149 for fix.
Druff & Friends Show - 04/07/17 - Live at the Bust
EShow dedicated to Grandma Rosa, who passed away today. khalwat, Brandon, and traderusky co-host. Druff selling pieces of himself for WSOP 2017. Chico Loco calls a pizza place with a crazy owner. Bicycle Casino raided by federal authorities, shut down for 24 hours. Discussion of money laundering at poker rooms. Will Bike bust affect Pokerstars' legalization effort in California? David Tuchman, Bart Hanson return to Live at the Bike. Winning Poker Network hit with DDoS attack during tournament, PFA user gets ransomware virus. Update on the $500k gambling debt owed to Marc Klang by Paul Dlugozima & others. Female listener "Michelle" calls up to tell story of sexual harassment by Ballys pit boss. slots.lv, sister site to Bovada, clamping down on deposit bonus angle shooters. Man loses $100k jackpot after letting female companion press spin button for him. NL Holdem bot to play for $290,000 in match in China. Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City sold to Hard Rock. Caesars Palace self-parking follies, MGM to charge more for parking soon. Which live poker games in Vegas have the best rake and best comps?
Druff & Friends Show - 03/29/17 - Vegas Strip 911
ETwo separate major crimes plague Vegas strip over the weekend. Phil Hellmuth shares some gossip about Tom Dwan. Las Vegas Raiders will be a reality by 2019. Pokerstars fires Ronaldo, Neymar Jr as they change marketing focus. Tony G banned from Russia. Garden State Super Series on Party Borgata New Jersey continues to be a failure. Was an AI used to catch investment bankers doing insider trading through fake poker game? Wells Fargo settles class action lawsuit for $111 million. Telemarketing scams, and how to handle them. Druff's talks of confrontation in 1998 with airline stewardess over bathroom usage. Will Phil Galfond's site ever go up? khalwat and Larry Laffer co-host.
Druff & Friends Show - 03/22/17 - Grudge Night In America
EAnalysis of Cate Hall / Mike Dentale heads up grudge match & associated drama. Daniel Negreanu goes after Doug Polk on latest "Rant" video. Australia fully bans online gambling. Weird CPAC survey shows conservatives hate attempt to make online gambling illegal. Kevmath to return as WSOP Czar. Druff takes questions in the chat room, including talk about bitcoin, the future of online poker, and other matters. khalwat and traderusky co-host.
Druff & Friends Show - 03/15/17 - Full Toilet Flush
EPreet Bhara, US Attorney behind Black Friday, fired by Trump. Full Flush Poker domain bought, weird statement made. Cate Hall vs. Mike Dentale match to take place on March 19. Dan Bilzerian says "Women can't play poker". Daniel Negreanu becoming aggressive gym meathead? Video poker used by Las Vegas hospital for brain injury patients. New movie about Molly Bloom in post production. Daily Fantasy Sports industry bullies AP into correcting "betting" language in its article. David Baazov sells off $99 million of Amaya stock after hostile takeover possibility squashed.
Druff & Friends Show - 03/09/17 - The Tree of Life
Ekhalwat, Drexel, and traderusky co-host. khalwat picking up the pieces after a tree busted through his house the day before. Raymond Davis publicly accuses Robert Mizrachi of being a racist. Fernando Rosas, Jaclynn Moskow release a video rebutting cheating allegations. It appears Tom Dwan might owe over $1 million to Haralabos Voulgaris. WSOP stake scammer Eric Conti convicted of child molestation. Doug Polk gets cease and desist from Game Show Network for videos containing High Stakes Poker clips. Pokerstars to start cash games for winning players only. Abbreviated show (still over 3 hours) due to Druff's scheduling issues this week.
Druff & Friends Show - 03/01/17 - And Then What Happened?
Ekhalwat & traderusky co-host. Jason Mercier responds to Fernando Rosas regarding OFC cheating allegations against Fernando. Natasha Mercier defends GPI awarding "Female Poker Player of the Year" after Cate Hall bashes her own award. Limon returns to Twitter, appears on PFA in contentious interview. Christian Lusardi, Borgata chip counterfeiter, had weird "fake gun" incident there in 2010. FantasyAces admitted it stole player funds. Druff gives update on his medical fraud situation. Dan Bilzerian and Bill Perkins have account closed on ACR for multi-accounting. Hard Rock closes poker room in Las Vegas, one of 29 to close in last several years. Average daily room rate in Vegas reaches all time high. Understand what you're playing in Vegas before you play it. Brief analysis of Trump's speech.
Druff & Friends Show - 02/23/17 - The Flip and The Firing
EAbsolute Poker founder/cheater Scott Tom surrenders to US authorities. BetOnline live blackjack dealer accused of cheating player, caught on video. Brent Beckley, former Absolute Poker cheater, takes job at BetOnline. We watch a bit of the GPI Awards and heckle the show from afar. Jaclynn Moskow, Fernando Rosas accused by Jason Mercier of cheating in Open Face. Limon goes off on Doug Polk, gets fired from Live at the Bike. Online poker payment processor & telemarketing scammer Jeremy Johnson hit with contempt of court. Super High Roller Bowl runs into embarrassing registration mixup. Druff runs into laughable error involving Caesars Palace reservation. Pay $395 and get Diamond status at Caesars, but is it a good idea?
Druff & Friends Show - 02/15/17 - Bad Medicine
Ekhalwat and traderusky co-host. Major floods to hit Los Angeles on Friday? Druff rejected for Bluebird account. Druff tells his story of being victim of medical billing scam last week. Brandon Cantu called out as deadbeat in Twitter war with Jason Mercier, Shaun Deeb. Druff tells story of bookie who stiffed him in 2016. First female ever wins WPT Major Open event. Bodog claims to have sold poker operations. WSOP and IRS in disagreement regarding taxation of foreign players. UK player Neil Strike alleged to have scammed over 100 players in bogus loans. Nevada poker rooms rake surprisingly massive amount from games in 2016. FantasyDraft somewhat makes good on balances in FantasyAces scam. NY gambling ring bust unearths celebrity client names. Best blackjack games in Vegas revealed, including almost all common limits. Where can you deposit cash into someone else's bank account? PFA user claims he was cheated on localbitcoins trading site.
Druff & Friend Show - 02/08/2017 - MELTDOWN
Ekhalwat and tradershky co-host. Druff disappointed in layout of WSOP 2017 schedule. Nevada to lower gambling age to 18? Borgata wants Ivey to post $10.3 million bond prior to appeal of court case. Bodog to expand to Central and South America, which should help Ignition games. Nolan Dalla MELTDOWN after losing only $1600 bet on Superbowl. Stacy Matuson beats William Kassouf in "grudge" heads up match. New York demands proof that DFS sites are liquid, after FantasyAces scandal. Kelowna, BC casino dealer arrested for collusion with player. Phil Hellmuth writing autobiography. Au Revoir! France kicks non-French players off of Pokerstars.FR. Druff gives advice to avoid being scammed by hookers and strippers, and badguy23 calls in with his take. The heartache of booking a Caesars offer which is "unavailable", and what to do about it. PA Lawmaker calls Trump a "shit faced gibbon" over civil forfeiture matter. When is it okay to get someone fired from their job?
Druff & Friend Show - 02/01/2017 - The $59 WSOP Bracelet
Ekhalwat co-hosts. American Poker Awards: Was PFA snubbed or not? WSOP 2017 schedule released, cheap events under $500 exist. Pokerstars to kill ability to choose your cash game table. AI Bot Libratus spanks 4 top poker pros in heads up competition. Mike Dentale says Cate Hall will be "punished for her big mouth" in upcoming heads up match. Convicted sports tout/scammer/extortionist Adam Meyer was also a longtime snitch for the FBI. Daily Fantasy Sports site FantasyAces to close after being caught stealing player funds. Foxwoods player who self-excluded claims he was only stopped from playing when he won, didn't get paid. Las Vegas Raiders stadium deal in jeopardy as Adelson pulls out. Chicago Joey writes 47,000 words in 10 days to complete book in prop bet challenge. Update on Druff's iPhone 6 which was "stolen" by ATT. Was the Trump "Muslim travel ban" right or wrong?
Druff & Friends Show - 01/24/2017 - Man, I Feel Like a Woman
Etraderusky co-hosts, and Brandon makes a surprise return to radio in the middle of the show. Info provided on Brandon's upcoming solo show. Druff does battle with Russian hackers. Major update on Marc Klang / John Racener $500k scam story. Might the durrrr challenge with Daniel Cates continue in 2017? Dan Bilzerian multi-accounts, shoots off on ACR. Article on Maryland Live! player Chad Power appears in Washington Post, backlash occurs on 2+2. Las Vegas Raiders likely to become reality. Druff debuts his voice-changing software, and prank calls a few strip clubs with a female voice. New York to legalize state-level online poker? Druff talks about how ATT is attempting to steal an iPhone 6 from him. Women's march protests Trump. End of Net Neutrality soon? Should teams with losing records be allowed in the postseason? Calls from Scott from East Coast and "The Eskimo".
Druff & Friends Show - 01/18//2017 - It's a Hard Rock Life
EInterview with Marc Klang, who claims John Racener and others welched on $500k worth of blackjack winnings. Druff makes contact with Brandi from RealGrinders controversy, update to last week's story. Tampa Bay Downs now part of PPC lawsuit. Tom McEvoy selling WSOP Main Event Bracelet from 1983 -- is he broke? Another heads-up grudge match -- this time William Kassouf versus Stacy Matuson. Antigua reiterates threat to pirate US music/software/movies in order to collect WTO gambling-related judgment. PFA listener gives perspective on Pokerstars Bahamas PCA. Borgata chip counterfeiter Christian Lusardi wasn't really released. End of Caesars bankruptcy situation seems near. Druff tells story of an assistant manager who went off on him at a casino restaurant. khalwat, traderusky, and Scott from the East Coast co-host.
Druff & Friends Show - 01/13/2017 - Brandi You're a Fine Girl
Ekhalwat co-hosts. PFA Exclusive: Did female blogger Brandi Blakley scam and/or trick people on Ray Davis' "Real Grinders" site? We interview Ray Davis, Steve Fox, and Allen Kessler to get to the bottom of this! 2 plus 2 forums hacked, info offered for sale. New Attorney General nominee may be anti online poker. Australia online poker becomes illegal. Listener "The Shrink" reviews poker vlogs. Discssion about Donald Trump and his first press conference. How much should blackjack dealers be tipped? TMMLK co-hosts the last few hours of the show. Calls from Larry Laffer, thesidedish, and others. .
Druff & Friends Show - 01/07/2017 - Casino Camoflage
Ekhalwat and later traderusky co-host. Big storm prevents Druff from making Tahoe trip. Update regarding 888.com prizepool theft story. Lawsuit filed regarding Aruba PPC scandal. Raymer proposes new staking arrangement for 2017, and the chat uncovers a secret about his wife. Timex starts new bet-on-players site called Pokershares. Kevin Hart plays $100k high roller event at PCA. Winning Poker Network switches to weighted "contributed rake" model. German man seeks to create clothing to defeat facial recognition cameras in casinos. Bitcoin surges, then crashes. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announces end of online gambling in his country. Chuck Kidd attempting to restart alleged scam sites again. Four black kids kidnap, beat white disabled kid. Who else is to blame? "Customer satisfaction" surveys are not always what they're cracked up to be.
Druff & Friends Show - 12/29/16 - Cops and Robersons
Etraderusky co-hosts. In a PokerFraudAlert Exclusive, we investigate money missing or stolen from Aussie Millions satellite prize pools on 888.com. Colonel Fabersham calls 888 to get answers, and Druff sings an impromptu hold music song. Ken Scalir calls in and gives a life update. Update regarding Aruba PPC scandal, including statement by former pro Ronnie Bardah. TMMLK calls in to "save the show". Man named Roberson sentenced to 104 months for robbing LA area poker players. LuckyChewy also selling clothing. Rio Las Vegas evacuated after electrical/plumbing outage. Carl Icahn looking to sell Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. Pokerstars ignoring collusion by Polish players? Druff gets a drone. Has 2016 really been an awful year? Druff talks more about the Russian "hack" of the US election. Bitcoin to reach 1000 in January? How many sexual preferences are there?
Druff & Friends Show - 12/23/2016 - First Place Loser
Ekhalwat co-hosts. Aruba Poker Players Championship stiffs top 7 players out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. WSOP announces partial details for 2017 event. Two Indian tribes fail in their attempt to run rogue gambling sites. Update on PayPal ACR chargeback scam. Ivey ordered to pay $10.1 million in Borgata case. Poker Central to stop "broadcasting" content. PPA seems to have been mostly defunded in 2016. Two Vegas hookers have fight on strip, video taken. Details of 2017 Total Rewards Seven Stars program acquired by Druff. Details of Caesars promo to visit all properties released. California man spends $1 million playing video game after embezzling from employer. Calls from 442x, Larry Laffer, Mumbles, SysOp, and traderusky.
Druff & Friends Show - 12/14/2016 - The Starfish
Ekhalwat co-hosts. Mike Dentale/Cate Hall grudge heads up match tentatively scheduled after Twitter war. Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid back on hot seat regarding alleged $2 million Full Tilt bribe. DOJ to keep $45 million of Full Tilt remissions payments after final round of payments to players completes. Fight breaks out on opening night of long-anticipated MGM National Harbor Casino, Scott from East Coast calls to tell us of his evening there. Larry Laffer and a drunk handicapme call in. Washington State keeps seizing money from online gambling payment processors. Pokerstars pro Jake Cody reveals he was robbed while skinny dipping. Lucky Chewy Poker opens beta site, earns mockery from the internet. Cosmopolitan to join those charging for Vegas parking. Cat Hulbert, longtime gambling figure, writes long article about her life in poker and blackjack, Druff talks about personal experience with her. Man blows $1 Million on cars, strippers and cocaine after bank glitch. Second massive Yahoo hacking announced, could affect purchase by Verizon. What to do about Russian influence on US Presidential election? traderusky also co-hosts for 2 hours.
Druff & Frends Show - 12/07/16 - Lost in Translation
Ekhalwat co-hosts this sometimes outrageous episode. PFA Exclusive: Massive PayPal/ACR chargeback scam in progress. Circle gets out of bitcoin exchange business, reduces options for bitcoin gamblers. badguy23 calls in to give useful info about using bitcoin to gamble. Mike Sexton says he lost out on $500 million by selling Party Poker stocks too early. Phil Ivey files weird response to ruling in Borgata lawsuit, and Druff translates a legal statement into pimp-speak. Victory for two men whose money was improperly seized in Iowa "civil forfeiture" traffic spot. Live poker "vloggers" told to stop filming at the table. Donald Trump supposedly blocks Doyle Brunson on Twitter. Caesars to give "rewards" for visiting multiple properties in first quarter of 2017. The electoral college: Should it exist? That Hanson Kid calls in and points out the ongoing Cate Hall/Mike Dentale Twitter drama. Using credit cards to get free and upgraded hotel rooms in 2017.
Druff & Friends Show - 12/01/2016 - Let Them Drink Tea
EShow update: Why has radio been so erratic lately, and what's happening with Brandon? Pokernews reporter/editorialist Martin Derbyshire quits after reaction to his article criticizing professional poker. Brian Hastings claims he is quitting poker full time, starting tea business. Caesars, Wynn properties to start charging for parking in Vegas. Closed/renamed Vegas casinos since the year 2000. New Vegas NHL team given name. Antigua threatens to pirate US intellectual property unless paid WTO settlement by US. Former Pokerstars employee Paul Tate sentenced for role in pre-Black Friday site. DraftKings, Fan Duel agree to merge into one DFS supercompany. Why isn't Trump draining the swamp? Major League baseball to make many changes in 2017.
Druff & Maybe Drexel Show - 11/16/16 - Breakin' Up is Hard To Do!
EIs Drexel leaving the show for good? Chipcounter and nutty007 split time as co-hosts with Druff. Issac Tucker, owner of iNinja Poker Tournaments, accused of scamming. Pokerstars announces changes to VIP program for 2017, further degrades things. Former Amaya CEO David Baazov attempts to acquire company. New Jersey proposition to expand gaming outside of Atlantic City fails. Brooklyn-area bust of high-stakes gambling, loan-sharking, and drug ring. Borgata seeks over $15 million from Phil Ivey due to "expectation losses". UK government to crack down on "spam gambling texts". Caesars spams Seven Stars members with silly offer. Did Hillary Clinton stage a hiking photo the day after her defeat? Trump's Cabinet picks analysis.
Druff & Drexel Show - 11/09/16 - The Day After
EScott from the East Coast and traderusky co-host. Interview with Amanda "McGrindlife" Stinchecum. Will Trump's election help or hurt legalized online poker prospects? Paddy Power gets burned by gimmick where they paid out Clinton bets early, but was it all a marketing trick? Interops refusing to pay Trump bets until January, Colonel Fabersham calls to get answers. Former Lock Poker player who had $14k stolen confronts conspirator Eric Lynch at a poker room. Brian Hastings compares his multiaccounting scandal to Hillary's e-mail scandal. Phil Ivey loses appeal in Crockfords edge sorting case. Did arrogance/shaming by the left cause the backlash which beat Hillary? "Confuse the police to help Standing Rock Protest" hoax dupes millions on Facebook. "big dick" calls in and talks sports and politics at the end of the show.
Druff & Drexel Show - 11/08/2016 - Election Special
EWe discuss the amazing and shocking Donald Trump victory. Calls from Chipcounter, badguy23, Brett from Sac, and big dick.
Druff & Drexel Show - 11/02/2016 - The Neverending World Series
EGuest host tradershky joins Druff, as Brandon is absent. Griffin Benger and William Kassouf have major altercation during WSOP Main final 2 tables. WSOP Main completed, weirdest heads up match in memory. Andy Philachack claims he was scammed in the past by WSOP winner Qui Nguyen. Travell Thomas convicted for $31 million fraudulent debt collection scheme. Fresh off Jacklyn Moskow scandal, Todd Anderson brings new show to CBS Sports. New poker investment scam comes online, called "betonpoker". Dave Colclough "El Blondie" died at 52, Druff talks about personal experience with him. DraftKings and FanDuel to merge? Poker player Eric Crain "jakzpoker" wins $1.3 million in Daily Fantasy Sports on Sunday. Pennsylvania House Passes online poker bill. Geolocation issues cause embarrassing end to Party/Borgata online tournament series. Druff tells odd pizza story from Vegas in 1996. Donald Trump back in the race as Hillary e-mail investigation reopened. "Confuse the police to help Standing Rock Protest" hoax dupes millions on Facebook. Druff talks about Cubs' first World Series victory since 1908.
Druff & Drexel Show - 10/23/2016 - You Had a Bad Day
ELate night spontaneous show. WSOP tournament director Jack Effel does controversial interview with Pokernews, leading to both hosts singing spontaneous karaoke about the situation. New developments in Phil Ivey case with Borgata. Pokerstars merger talks with William Hill fail. Renegade Indian gaming site PokerTribe.com accused of falsifying regulatory approval. What is Protection Poker, and is it a good thing? Druff talks about his life over the past 2 weeks, and his disappointment with the Dodgers. Brandon provides a lot of recent Las Vegas news.
Druff & Drexel Show - 10/12/2016 - Nine High Pantomime
Ekhalwat and tradershky co-host. Our special guest is William Kassouf, from the controversial WSOP Main Event broadcast, who answers all sorts of prying questions and takes a hilarious call from Colonel Fabersham. Was there a conflict of interest in the Kassouf/Matuson hand where Jack Effel ruled on it? Chicago Joey claims he listens to PFA Radio, admits our "softball" comment is somewhat correct. Trump Taj Mahal closed on October 10, we discuss its sordid history. Cantor Sports fined $22.5 million, connected with sports tout and extortionist Adam Meyer. Druff receives legal threat from the Ukraine. William Hlll to merge with Amaya/Pokerstars? OnGame Network -- one of the online poker originals -- to shut down this week. Pokerstars invests in GPL, temporarily rescuing it. Full Flush poker down, likely for good. How much did Trump's recent "Access Hollywood bus" scandal matter? Druff explains the truth behind the Trump lawsuit involving the accusation of rape against him, and its strange connection to someone Druff knows.
Druff & Drexel Show - 09/28/2016 - Agony of De Feet
EKhalwat co-hosts during Drexel's absence. Ho Chunk casino scandal has happy ending thanks to Colonel Fabersham. LuckBoxes TV pilot to air on Poker Central. Nitrogen Sports pulls sleazy tactics regarding prop bets, and a caller offers his take. Kahnawake Gaming Commission agrees to ban US players on October 1, has ties to Bovada split. Druff explains why you should cash in your Bovada Poker Points quickly, and tells you how to do it. Caesars to end bankruptcy, settles most lawsuits. Caesars implements red light/green light system to avoid slow-playing video poker for free drinks. Another bill to attack legalized online poker introduced in Senate. David Williams lies on Chicago Joey podcast regarding his past appearance in foot porn. We explore the scam which victimized Kristy Arnett, which was perpetrated by a former PFA Radio listener. One million euro buyin One Drop event scheduled for Monte Carlo. Revel Casino attempting to reopen as "TEN". DraftKings investigating possible collusion in Sunday Millionare Maker contest. We discuss the tragic death of superstar pitcher Jose Fernandez. Donald Trump flubs first debate against Hillary. Hollywood Dave's ex-girlfriend Mary Beth has nightmarish ride on Uber with aggressive sexual predator. Larry Laffer and tradershky call in during the show.
Druff & Drexel Show - 09/21/2016 - Northern California Guy Lives
ENorthern California Guy resurfaces and surprisingly co-hosts. Embattled GPL relaunches, continues season 1. Another potential fictionalized TV poker failshow in the works. Prahlad Friedman founds "Pragress Records", releases awful new song with young girlfriend. Pokerstars seems a-ok with seating scripts. Philadelphia casino launches online version in New Jersey. Brandon embarks on a quest to meet tradershky for microwaved Chinese food. President Trump suddenly a reality again? Elizabeth Warren goes after Wells Fargo in aggressive Banking Committee Hearing. Brandon holds a contest to guess which casino he was visiting during radio. badguy23 calls in and asks for relationship advice.
Druff & Drexel Show - 09/15/2016 - The $300 Watermelon Slushy
Ekhalwat and tradershky co-host. Las Vegas Raiders NFL team coming closer to reality with $750 million public funding approved. Venetian introduces horrible "Triple Zero" roulette game. Adelson comes out against Daily Fantasy Sports. Brian Rast challenges Adelson to $2 million heads up poker match to prove poker is game of skill. Brandon is sent by khalwat on a long trek into the ghetto to visit a young female Sonic employee. PFA listener "PokerPrince2" explains how Ho Chunk Casino cheated him after a canceled MSPT tournament. New poker HOF nominees announced. Insider trading case against former Amaya CEO David Baazov included complex kickback scheme. Pokerstars dumping long-running "monthly" VIP program scheme in 2017. Small victory for Caesars? Mediator in bankruptcy case resigns over "atypical" treatment of Caesars by judge. Doooooom does a hip-hop trivia contest, after Druff inadvertently forgot him last week. Why are corporations able to get away with fraud so easily, even if caught?
Druff & Drexel Show - 09/08/2016 - 200th Episode Extravaganza
E200th episode celebration, with an almost 9-hour episode. Check-ins with various PFA personalities from our show's past, including SrslySirius, jsearles22, jeanriders, Karina Jett, DOOOOM, Daredevil, and others. Co-hosts appear throughout the show including khalwat, tradershky, BeerAndPoker, lewfather, and Bart Hanson. We hold a monster $555 freeroll plus two contests of "PFA Trivia" for an additional $30 each. Arrest warrant issued in Nevada for poker legend Ted Forrest. Fedor Holz & others accuse GPI/GPL owner Alexandre Dreyfus of ripping him off in currency exchange. Ben Tollerene & Doug Polk get into internet slap-fight over violation of past coaching/piece trading agreement. Was Ben Tollerene using "PLO Dream Machine" to beat high stakes PLO? Theory: It is better to create a new Ignition Casino account rather than transfer one from Bovada. Tip for best usage of "poker points" before Bovada closes poker on September 30. Phil Galfond to start new poker site intended as competition to Pokerstars. Caesars will face lawsuits over bankruptcy before it can protect parts of the company. Wells Fargo's massive "fake account" scandal, and how it reaches farther than just banking.
Druff & Drexel Show - 08/24/2016 - Throwing in the Towel
Ekhalwat and tradershky co-host, Brandon joins near show's end. PFA Exclusive: Bovada nightmare: A player's money transferred to Ignition Casino vanishes! Time runs out for California legalized online poker for 2017. WSOPC double-ring winner Travell Thomas accuses DOJ of racism in collections fraud case against him. Scam poker site Full Flush offers Aruba package. Pokerstars replaces EPT with two new poker tours. DFS legal in New York now, five sites issued temporary permits to operate there. DraftKings and FanDuel write their own bill for proposed legalization in Nevada. Apparent towel shortage plagues Harrah's Rincon. Jew tips of the week: Booking and staying at hotels, how to get the best value and not get screwed. Editorial: Why is the left in denial regarding Hillary's character? Calls from Chinamaniac, Ken Scalir, and Larry Laffer.
Druff & Drexel Show - 08/17/2016 - For Whom the Clock Cuckoos
Ekhalwat guest co-hosts, tradershky also hangs out near the beginning. Ignition Casino cashouts reportedly slower than that of Bovada. Sorel Mizzi banned from Pokerstars for using VPN. Daniel Negreanu starts new podcast, claims to have lost $436k prop-betting on flops. Druff tells of his sponsor negotiation process at the 2010 WSOP Main Event. Twoplustwo running misleading clickbait ads at the bottom of forum. Player suing New Hampshire poker room for dropping cash box on his foot. We talk about three Caesars fails, including making people from NYC drive 3 hours to take a flight to a place 2 1/2 hours from NYC. Was Doyle Brunson a robbery target? David Baazov to step down as CEO. We take calls from Scott from the East Coast, chinamaniac, and handicapme.
Druff & Drexel Show - 08/11/2016 - Ignition Switch
EOn this 8+ hour show, khalwat co-hosts the first portion, Brandon co-hosts the second portion, with some overlap. Bovada Poker ending on October 1, 2016 after "sale" to apparent shell company called "Ignition Casino". onestep calls in to beg for money for his upcoming gay-themed vacation. ACR accused of allowing scammer to hijack account with $11,500 in it & not making good on the situation. Class action lawsuit against Borgata related to Christian Lusardi cheating fails. New Jersey fails in its attempt to legalize sports betting. MGM properties quietly are taking your poker comps away earned over a year ago. Marcel Luske suing Pokerstars for stealing his tournament poker rule set. Doug Polk calls "The Durr Challenge" the largest scam in poker history. Who owns each Las Vegas casino? In-n-Out Burger finally coming to the Vegas strip. There is a 24 hour Total Rewards desk in Las Vegas. Druff gives tips related to the airlines.
Druff & Drexel Show - 08/04/2016 - Oh Deer
Ekhalwat co-hosts. Druff takes eastern Sierra vacation, hits deer with car. Druff WSOP payment checks to PFA members get stolen by post office, used to steal from Druff's bank account. Bovada freezes Druff's account with $52,000 in it. Did 2+2 Pokercast steal Druff's beloved call-to-listen line idea? Matt Marafioti surfaces, claims he's been "too busy for social media". Did PokerFraudAlert member "Krypt" get killed or arrested when seeing a Washington DC area hooker? Review (and clips) of new "Fighting Chance" podcast featuring Cate Hall and Dan O'Brien. Poster on 2+2 claims to be online poker botter, explains methods. Winning Poker Network CEO claims he will ban anyone who looks like a bot, even if innocent people get unfairly banned. Caesars sells its "Playtika" social gaming platform to Chinese group. Maryland Live! casino accuses upcoming MGM National Harbor casino of stealing customer data. Trump Taj Mahal to close after Labor Day 2016. Boyd gaming sells its 50% share of Borgata to MGM. Bitinfinex exchange hacked for $72 million, causing crash bitcoin value. Donald Trump seems to be melting down... will his campaign go the full distance? Listener calls from Larry Laffer, Scott from the East Coast, and badguy23.
Druff & Drexel Show - 07/19/2016 - Slap on the Wrist
EVarious listeners (SysOp, Matt the Rat, Ryland) co-host with Drexel absent. PFA Exclusive: Jared Bleznick banned for life from WSOP, then unbanned days later thanks to famous poker pro. WSOP Main Event final 9 reached, with several players Druff disliked appearing poised to make final table. Kyle Bowker folds quad sevens at WSOP Main Event. Guy ejected from WSOP $1111 One Drop Event for crazy behavior. 26-year-old poker player unexpectedly dies overnight while still in WPT 500 event, but was he murdered? Is Matt Marafioti dead, or just hiding from the world? Laughable conclusion to class action lawsuit against Full Tilt, Lederer, and Ferguson. Bitar receives another slap on the wrist, this time from Ireland. New Jersey online poker to share player pool.... with UK?! Pokernews loses another well-liked reporter: Donnie Peters leaving company. RNC convention Day 1: The most newsworthy thing was Melania Trump. Druff explains where he feels Trump's campaign went wrong. Nice truck attack proves terrorism threat isn't about firearm access.
Druff & Drexel Show - 07/11/2016 - I'm Still Standing
ESysOp and tradershky co-host. Druff plays WSOP Main Event Day 1, survives with disappointing stack. Howard Lederer confronted at table by Danielle Andersen. Fedor Holz does it again, winning $111k One Drop event. Justin Bonomo tries to play the Main Event standing up. Brian Rast makes weird, rambling speech at bracelet ceremony. Jared Bleznick banned for life from WSOP, then is right back in it? Chance Kornuth "played" in two WSOP Day 1 flights? New gambling scandal related to betting for "skins" in Counterstrike video game. EPT Grand Final Champ Glen Chorny sues "Poker Battle" founder for fleecing him of $3.77 million. Larry Flynt buys Normandie Casino. Druff talks about a bad experience he had in a cell phone repair shop. The hosts and caller Larry Laffer discuss the Black Lives Matter movement blocking freeways during protests.
Druff & Drexel Show - 07/02/2016 - It's 3am I Must Be Lonely
ELate night spontaneous show with on Druff as host. Druff discusses controversy at the PokerFraudAlert forums. Druff cashes in final prelim event, again chunks off a decent stack quickly. WSOP.com removes ridiculous social media signin requirement for updates page. What happened to the Limit Holdem Shootout? Rio having A/C problems. Greg Shahade takes video of device Rio staff can use to break into rooms. Chris Ferguson "doesn't know" what he needs to apologize for. Jaclynn Moskow/Nolan Dalla controversy heats up, resulting in two lawsuits filed against Moskow & key recording released. Cate Hall finds herself in three different Twitter controversies. Billion dollar bust for illegal US-facing sportsbetting sites. Tropicana Entertainment properties are doing status matching for Caesars Seven Stars. Anti-Pokerstars coalition in California releases rigged poll to support position, demands Stars out of market for 10 years.
Druff & Drexel Show - 06/19/2016 - WSOP Bosom Buddies
EDruff, Drexel play WSOP, where Druff faces big stack heartbreak twice in three days. Drexel has a bad experience with All American Dave's server, causes change in delivery rules. Jason Mercier's amazing WSOP puts Vanessa Selbst's net worth in peril. Millionaire Maker event has laughable pay structure for top three spots. Controversy ensues as players discover $10k NL Heads Up event is double-raked. Gay former PFA Radio listener wins bracelet, cashes 8 times. Druff discovers new way to read WSOP updates without logging in through social media. Is WSOP late registration providing a big edge to deep-pocketed poker players? Riviera hotel destroyed. Clarification regarding WSOP.com status match. Internet poker bill passes Senate in New York, but stalls in Assembly. Larry Laffer calls in, and sounds like a cartoon character. That Hanson Kid calls in to give his take regarding the All American Dave's situation.
Druff & Drexel Show - 06/09/2016 - Radio When You Least Expect It!
Spontaneous "makeup" radio show done with no co-hosts or warning. Seth Palansky provides Druff with answer regarding WSOP.com Facebook/Google login. WSOP Top Up Turbo event causes controversy due to misinformation provided by @WSOP Twitter. Alex Benjamen tanks TWICE when last to act with aces at Colossus, makes final table. Chris Ferguson playing at WSOP, mostly without incident. Interesting lineup at WSOP $10k Stud final table. Jaclynn Moskow, Druff argue on Limon's "Pokersesh" show. 2+2 Pokercast says goodbye to major sponsor, Adam Schwartz calls in near end of show to discuss it. Why is 2+2 covering for Full Flush poker's scam? Monte Carlo Las Vegas to split into two resorts. California online poker possibly taking major step forward? Brandon briefly calls in near the end of the show.
Druff & Drexel Show - 06/01/2016 - Antisocial Media
Ekhalwat and tradershky co-host. Announcement made regarding next 2 weeks' shows. WSOP officially begins today -- what changes would be nice to see this year? WSOP.com forces you to link social media accounts in order to see event updates. Jaclynn Moskow/Nolan Dalla controversy rages on, with two distinct camps on each side. Karina Jett calls in to discuss Moskow/Dalla situation. "The Last Round" podcast host Jim Cooley calls us after we talk about him on-air, and a new cooperative effort is struck. We revisit the 2013 controversy when Shaun Deeb angrily called into PFA Radio. Likely broke Full Flush Poker in desperation mode, gives 100% deposit bonus. Tournament rebuy money possibly being stolen at Golden Gates Casino in Colorado. Quebec to block 2200 online gambling sites from ISPs in province. David "ODB" Baker offering to "reverse sell" pieces of WSOP events at 1.4 markup. Listener "matos" calls in from the Rio to give a Day 1 WSOP report. MGM fully purchases Borgata. Druff is an accidental bitcoin speculator. We discuss the recent horrible security lines at some airports. Woman who does a stage show pulling clothes out of her vagina has a complaint against JetBlue.
Druff & Daredevil Special - 05/28/16 - Motorboatin'
EDaredevil made his return to PFA Radio, co-hosting with Druff on a night when Brandon was unavailable. This was a special "emergency" show to discuss the developing Jaclynn Moskow versus Nolan Dalla controversy. Brandon did appear near the beginning of the show to give some updates on various topics.
Druff & Drexel Show - 05/25/2016 - Did Dalla Do It?
Ekhalwat & NorCal Guy co-host. WSOP and America's Card Room Twitter accounts get into a flame war. Druff gives his WSOP tips. Mason Malmuth puts his foot in his mouth twice in the past week. Full Flush Poker (Equity Network) seems to be broke, affiliate still pushing it and buying up money at 40% value. Justin Bonomo: Do as I say, not what I do. Nevada attempts to convince New Jersey to merge online poker player pool, considers adding casino gambling. Pokerstars to run promotion for New Jersey residents who got cheated out of Full Tilt Points. PFA-backed candidate for Women in Poker Hall of Fame gets elected. Nolan Dalla accused of sexual harassment involving Poker Night in America, but are the allegations legitimate? Global Poker League struggling with low viewership numbers. Celina Lin claims she wears low cut tops in tournaments to distract men. Murder rate in Las Vegas has more than doubled since 2015. Update on Druff versus bitcoin scammer story. Druff tells of his affair with a married woman which began 20 years ago this month.
Druff & Drexel Show - 05/19/2016 - Welcome to 2015
Ekhalwat, tradershky, and BeerAndPoker co-host with us at various points of the show. Howard Lederer releases apology statement through Daniel Negreanu. Caesars receiving offers to buy Interactive Entertainment unit, which includes WSOP. Olivier Busquet cheating on his girlfriend? MGM properties to start charging for parking in June. Brad Booth holding more incriminating UB tapes? Former Kahnawake chief (and UB "owner") Joe Norton back in power after 8-year hiatus. Famed gambler Billy Walters under indictment for insider trading. Marlyand passes ridiculous home poker game law. Atlantic City attempting to allow open alcohol containers on boardwalk. Tiny Indian tribe in Oklahoma kicks off online poker site. Payout problems on Tony G's "TonyBet" site? Calvin Ayre said to have connection with Panama Papers leak. Cantor Gaming in Las Vegas accused of shortchanging sportsbettors. Druff describes his experience selling bitcoin on "localbitcoins" site, including weird dispute with an angle-shooter there. What do people really use the Tinder dating app for? We discusss the curious case of Bill Clinton's travels with a known pedophile. thesparten and Bart Hanson also call in during the show, as do a few others.