Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/28/2021 - Monkeymaker Strikes Back
May 30, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:14:22 mark): Druff explains how he was very sick with a fever in the middle of last week's radio.... (0:29:30): Update: Chris Moneymaker moves forward with class action lawsuit against PayPal, and you probably know his attorney.... (1:05:01): Interview with online poker grinder Mike "BrockLesnar" Holtz, who alleges mistreatment, unjustified ban by wsop.com management and Caesars.... (2:07:49): Major ACR tournament crash gives Chris Moneymaker a chance to shine as ambassador.... (2:26:53): Faraz Jaka claims nobody understands why it's so hard for ACR to fix its problems.... (3:01:42): "Billy Joe Taylor" recently arrested for an alleged $88 milion COVID testing scam, possibly the same Billy Taylor as high stakes poker player "Bildo".... (3:23:23): California's Big Day: June 15 set as full reopening date for the US' largest state, Brandon joins the show.... (3:34:28): Disabled poker pro KL Cleeton gets special van through poker players' fundraising.... (3:51:23): Brandon's weekly Las Veags news.... (5:24:33): The "Wuhan lab" theory of COVID origins picking up steam in the US, after longtime denial by many.... (5:35:10): Brandon, Druff, and tradershky continue to string along Nigerian scammer "Sherif".
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/21/2021 - Punitive Paypal
May 23, 2021
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(Topic starts at 0:28:47): Chris Moneymaker, Ryan Feldman, Mike Matusow, others accuse PayPal of outright stealing tens of thousands from them.... (1:36:41): Veronica Brill's hearing for attorney's fees from Mike Postle delayed four weeks.... (2:01:03): $1 million in cash and chips stolen from Chad Power in nasty follow-home burglary.... (2:38:29): Cryptocurrency crash depresses many poker pros who are heavily invested in it, featuring call from "CryptoNinja".... (3:28:19): Connecticut man wins $1.35 million in lawsuit against Foxwoods, in their own tribal court.... (3:50:45): Bettor accuses Barstool Sports of punishing him for winning.... (4:12:54): NBA Top Shot - what happened? / Brandon joins during this segment..... (4:41:38): Update: Laurel/Diamond lounges at Caesars rumored to be replaced by coupon system.... (5:01:07): Update: Greyhound racing could be banned in US by end of 2022.... (5:11:14): Several states are trying lottery-style giveaways for vaccinated people.... (5:20:58): What Would Druff Do? "I work in a casino, am fully vaccinated, and masks are now optional".... (5:41:44): Where is the best value hotel on the Las Vegas strip?.... (5:55:45): Nigerian scammer "Sherif" calls the show again, believing it to be Brandon's phone number.... Note that at around the 4:11:00 mark, Druff started getting very sick, and didn't realize it yet! He completed the show for the final two hours with a high fever and terrible chills, while not letting on during the episode!
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/14/2021 - Defamation Unknown
May 16, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:19:16 mark): Druff finally gets a result in Mike Postle's defamation suit against him.... (1:16:00): CDC changes masking guidelines, which immediately affects Nevada casinos.... (2:02:08): Former PFA guest Anna Khait named in New York Times in alleged plot to seduce "deep state" government employees.... (2:48:02): Baccarat coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell releases especially obnoxious new video mocking construction workers.... (3:14:15): Woman arrested for allegedly stealing $1.5 million from employer, and then chunking it off at MGM National Harbor.... (3:29:42): Weird prop 7-figure prop bet in negotiation regarding Jason Koon running 100 meters in 10.9 seconds.... (4:04:14): Listener claims to have had almost identical Pfizer second shot reaction to Druff.... (4:14:30): Druff remembers: Three minor occurrences allowed Druff to finish 1st and 3rd at his first two WSOP events ever.... (4:34:35): Brandon joins, we discuss the Vegas masking situation again.... (5:03:53): Brandon's Las Vegas news, tradershky joins.... (6:17:09): Gleyber Torres and Bill Maher get COVID despite being fully vaccinated.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/08/2021 - Every Rose Gold Phone Has Its Thorn
May 10, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:10:58 mark): Daniel Colman claims Sean Perry scammed him out of over $1,000,000 via weird Daily Fantasy Sports prop betting scheme.... (1:25:50): Phil Hellmuth beats Daniel Negreanu - again.... (1:42:55): Brandon Cantu and Negreanu go at it on Twitter.... (2:04:38): Druff spends $3000 on virtual horses in new "Zed Run" fad.... (2:42:19): Druff discusses a dental scam which Nolan Dalla was victimized by in Vegas.... (3:03:49): Is a restaurant at Paris Las Vegas charging a resort fee?.... (3:22:16): Caesars to open sportsbook at Chase Field, home of Arizona Diamondbacks (Brandon joins in the middle of the topic).... (4:00:45): Wynn Las Vegas casino opens at full capacity... (4:12:52): Colorado poker rooms can finally offer real NL holdem and PLO.... (4:21:28): What are sensible COVID rules right now for poker rooms?.... (4:37:48): Druff and Brandon mess with a Nigerian scammer who has been texting Brandon.... (5:10:03): COVID vaccine to be authorized soon for 12-15 year olds -- but is it a good idea?.... (5:24:27): Nigeria Part II, as the scammer calls back.... (5:58:31): tradershky shows up and we talk with him.... (6:17:09): Brandon has tradershky and Druff guess various stats for casinos in March 2021.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/02/2021 - Technically Multiaccounting
May 04, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:20:46 mark): Gunman kills 2 people at Wisconsin casino.... (0:45:29): Vlogger Matt Vaughn won $136k in Ignition tournament, but claims he didn't get paid.... (1:36:45): Las Vegas casinos can reopen to 80% capacity, and nightclubs can reopen, but is this the right thing to do?.... (2:22:17): VitalVegas claims Palms has been sold to the San Manuel Indian tribe.... (2:45:33): Players Casino in Ventura, CA has filed for bankruptcy and moved out.... (3:02:45): Update: Scammer & fake sportsbetting genius Robert Gorodetsky gets 28 months in prison for stealing $10 million.... (3:34:56): Player amazingly calls out flop, turn, and river on live stream.... (4:05:00): Discussion of possible legalized online poker in Florida brings out Brandon, who stays with us for the rest of the show.... (5:12:09): Limit Holdem with Dan Druff: 3-betting a set on the turn, out of position, against 2 opponents on a bad board.... (5:36:47): More online poker sites to enter Pennsylvania market.... (5:44:24): tradershky joins us, as we talk about the COVID situation in India.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/24/2021 - Stalking Across the World
Apr 26, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:11:00 mark): Druff talks about his troublesome experience with the 2nd Pfizer shot.... (0:29:08): Brandon calls in for about 40 minutes to banter about Vegas and other topics.... (1:07:42): Mike Postle defamation case update.... (1:20:28): Baccarat coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell is missing from YouTube -- but what happened?.... (1:48:18): Interview with UK poker player Lynne Beaumont, who alleges poker player Terik Brown scammed her for over $200,000 in bitcoin.... (2:40:03): WSOP to leave ESPN, move to CBS Sportsnet.... (2:53:44): itcoin poker site Seals With Clubs ("SWCPoker") alleged to have recent deposit/withdrawal issues.... (3:10:42): Mark Vos has public Twitter battle with Aussie sportsbook over one of his bets.... (3:27:12): Double Down Casino and Big Fish Casino -- both free-money slot apps -- are accused of causing addicted gamblers to lose big money with no possible upside.... (3:44:07): Resorts World Las Vegas to open June 24.... (3:57:53): Kentucky nursing home sees 18 vaccinated residents get COVID -- what does this mean?.... (4:17:34): Why is the flu almost nonexistent during times of COVID?
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/16/2021 - The $775 Co-Host Reunion
Apr 17, 2021
Show notes
The first 100 or so minutes of the show involves a reunion of a number of past PFA co-hosts, along with phone calls from desertrunner (at 1:11:44) and Eric Bensamochan. Guest co-hosts for this segment include Drexel, Daredevil, khalwat, and tradershky, the latter two staying on to co-host for a little more time. khalwat sponsored a generous $700 bounty on tradershky, Eric, and Drexel.... (Regular show begins at 1:42:19 mark): Governor Sisolak claims Nevada has goal to fully reopen by June 1.... (2:21:01): Call from Tyrone.... (2:38:54): A complete retrospective on the 10-year anniversary of poker's Black Friday.... (4:29:54): Pete Rose signs on with shady "Upicktrade" to provide baseball picks.... (5:06:59): Was Yasiel Puig set up in Staples Center bathroom by a lesbian looking to sue him?.... (5:48:44): Kane Kalas apparently sings the National Anthem at the every Phillies home season opener.... (6:00:03): Weird recycling scam involved 7 men stealing Vegas trash to recycle in California.... (6:17:12): Northern CA poker pro David Valdez passes away suddenly.... (6:31:20): Class action lawsuit filed against Massachusetts casinos regarding "misleading" 6:5 blackjack.... (6:56:33): Cosmopolitan to pay employees to get COVID vaccine.... (7:11:23): Johnson & Johnson vaccine paused due to blood clots, but is this vaccine still useful?
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/10/2021 - Every Breath You Take
Apr 11, 2021
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(Topic begins at 0:23:54 mark): Civil forfeiture continues, putting gamblers at risk carrying cash through airports and in their cars.... (1:32:45): Update: VitalVegas and Sahara had more legal wrangling over the past 6 months.... (1:59:55): Cosmopolitan settles defamation lawsuit with OJ Simpson.... (2:11:39): Virgin Hotels Las Vegas accused of banning bloggers from propert.... (2:55:27): Scientific Games, maker of casino shufflers, facing another antitrust lawsuit.... (3:09:30): Tom Boyden, editor of popular bodybuilder YouTube channel, fired after embezzlement allegations involving poker staking.... (3:41:20): Paul Pierce fired after posting video of home poker game with strippers & drugs.... (3:52:55): Wynn to require vaccination or testing for all employees.... (4:00:26): Caesars Seven Stars member claims he was denied "retreat" to Caesars Palace.... (4:40:10): Second dose of COVID vaccines will probably get you sicker than you think.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/04/2021 - World Series of Autumn
Apr 06, 2021
Show notes
(Topic begins at 0:24:27 mark): WSOP 2021 is happening -- 4 months later than normal.... (1:03:18): Druff's tweet about wearing masks at WSOP 2021 causes Twitter controversy.... (1:52:53): Phil Hellmuth and Daniel Negreanu play first heads up match.... (2:13:51): Pokerstars loses appeal in Kentucky, will probably owe $1.2 billion to the state.... (2:36:18): Colorado Sportsbettor gets screwed by William Hill, gaming commission won't help.... (3:12:57): Update: Major news in the Postle defamation case, including a replay of April 2's emergency radio with Eric Bensamochan.... (3:54:59): Poker coaches involved in two separate Twitter fights, Brandon joins at 4:11:12 mark.... (4:16:10): Utah teen creates "racially diverse" deck of playing cards.... (4:38:54): Jackpot hits on WSOP.com Spin-n-Go, and a player Druff doesn't like gets a lot of it.... (4:53:14): 5 people indicted for February 2021 kidnapping & robbery at MGM National Harbor.... (5:07:07): tradershky joins us too, and we all have a long discussion about COVID and masking.... (6:09:06): Mojave Desert & Las Vegas History: The Mojave Phone Booth.... (6:31:52): Proposal on table to remove federal excise tax on sportsbets -- plus lots of Vegas talk.... (7:32:24): Editorial: Trump campaign ran a negative check-off scam against his donors, and Druff hates it.... (8:27:34): COVID vaccines said to be effective for at least 6 months, perhaps longer.... (8:46:16): "Vaccine passports" drawing tremendous controversy. At 9 hours, 23 minutes, this is the longest show in PFA history.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/26/2021 - The World Series of Hyatt
Mar 28, 2021
Show notes
(Topic begins at 0:19:06 mark): Druff has mysterious illness despite not going anywhere, takes COVID test.... (0:34:30): ACR signs Vanessa Kade, then she goes on to win the Pokerstars 15th Anniversary Sunday Million for $1.5 million.... (1:23:48): Max Silver claims he lost over $140,000 to a bitcoin sportsbetting scam.... (1:50:30): Doug Polk announces he is leaving Las Vegas and beginning a "new chapter".... (2:20:48): Mike Postle defamation case update.... (2:33:08): Hyatt Hotels claims it has partnership with Rio Las Vegas, and will renovate/brand it.... (2:48:37): Gender reveal party at the Rio led to a man being shot in January.... (3:11:17): Virgin Hotels Las Vegas to charge you for comp room if you don't play enough.... (3:50:10): Caesars sues insurance companies for over $2 billion regarding non-covered losses from COVID.... (4:07:21): Driverless cars tested in Las Vegas to be part of Uber/Lyft in 2023.... (4:34:15): Druff analyzes the current state of legalized online poker.... (5:00:22): California lagging way behind in vaccinations, as much of rest of country can get vaccinated at any age.... (5:27:02): Three different drugs look promising to treat COVID.
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