Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/16/2020 - Houston, Molly Has a Problem
May 17, 2020
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(Topic starts at 0:17:57 mark) Two-hour interview with special guest Houston Curtis, a key figure in "Molly's Game" and longtime Russ Hamilton friend/associate.... (2:37:16) Rampart Casino in Vegas lays off its workers with a voicemail message.... (2:56:40) Is supposed "internal memo" about MGM property reopening dates real or fabricated?.... (3:07:37) Caesars e-mails out "health and safety" video.... (3:22:53) Four Indian casinos to reopen this week in California, despite state's objections.... (3:46:44) PFA listener takes trip to Harrah's Ak-Chin in Arizona, gives report on reopening.... (3:50:44) Alleged party robbery by two NFL players in Florida may have been private blackjack game run by a well known poker pro.... (4:27:30) Jeff Boski's YouTube channel gets suspended.... (4:48:16) What are we waiting for? A case for reopening.... (5:16:41) How much did Trump mistakes in February and March really end up affecting the situation?.... (5:53:41) Airlines becoming difficult with refunds for cancelled flights.... (6:09:12) Why are death numbers so inaccurate?.... (6:24:33) Listener e-mail: Should they have a crowdfunded million-dollar buyin, $100 million winner-take-all poker tournament?.... Callers include (2:17:38) Matt the Rat, (2:29:19) Badguy, (2:49:11) Go Buccos, (4:02:29) Jeff Dime.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/09/2020 - The Great Bribe of 2018
May 10, 2020
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Vintage One and tradershky co-host. (Topic begins at 0:18:42 mark): Doug Polk attempting Las Vegas Mayor recall, makes national news.... (1:04:43): Vegas Culinary Union making outrageous demands in possible attempt to keep casinos closed & keep collecting benefits.... (2:02:41): Druff finally tells full story regarding casino which unfairly banned him in 2018.... (2:40:04): Galfond and ActionFreak switch to Party Poker, with mixed results.... (3:09:40): Career hustler Houston Curtis appears on "Gambling With an Edge" to tell his own version "Molly's Game" story.... (4:02:33): New coronavirus cases not decreasing despite 6-8 weeks of social distancing.... (4:24:28): Kawasaki disease killing NY children, seemingly related to COVID-19.... (4:48:00): Contact tracing in the US: Why it won't work.... (5:05:39): Ken Scalir calls for computer help.... (5:21:01): The case for a "reasonable reopening".... (5:29:53): Vintage One makes exciting contest offer to TMMLK and all other PFA members.... (5:40:41): Dumb conspiracy theories: Bill Gates, 5G, and the "plandemic".... (6:01:37): Deletion of "misinformation" from social media: Why it's very dangerous and wrong.... (6:19:29): Ventura County (California) to forcibly remove COVID-19-positive people living in 1-bathroom residences.... (6:33:58): Souplantation's permanent closure is a sign of the times to come.... (6:56:25): Several major Vegas casinos will remain closed when reopening is allowed, including Palms.... (7:13:42): Good guy in poker: Player disconnects heads up in ACR Sunday Million tournament, opponent sits out.... (7:28:01): Caesars makes announcement regarding tier statuses and reward credits.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 05/02/2020 - YouTube Fraud Alert
May 03, 2020
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(Topic starts at 0:18:53 mark): Interview with Kevin Davis, YouTube gambling scheme scambuster.... (2:20:18): Nevada Gaming releases guidelines for reopening, poker limited to 4-handed.... (3:31:46): Mac Verstandig attempts to get Postle sanctioned for using "ghostwritten" defense.... (3:52:30): Don't be this guy! Bovada player attempts dumb scheme to get $100 referral bonus for duplicate account, loses over $4600 because of it.... (4:33:48): Phil Galfond continues hot streak, clobbers ActionFreak to go up over 400k.... (5:11:21): Top 9 states + DC account for more than 75% of coronavirus deaths.... (5:23:45): Why is the government lying to us about death models and suppressing important data?.... (6:08:06): Vaccine possibly working in monkeys could be distributed to US by September.... (6:17:22): Remdesivir treatment showing promise, but it's not a game-changer.... (6:23:21): Thank you for smoking: Nicotine smoking might prevent COVID-19 death.... (6:31:26): Upcoming meat shortage might make us all vegetarians soon.... (6:44:46): Why you may not be on a cruise again for a very long time..... (7:07:38): Bart Hanson scolds angle-shooter who calls into his CrushLivePoker show.... tradershky and Vintage One co-host.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/25/2020 - And So Cometh the Jews
Apr 26, 2020
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(Topic begins at 0:23:33 mark): Eric "Sheets" Haber joins us to talk about his experiences in the New York area during COVID-19 times.... (01:22:23): WSOP officially postponed at least until the fall.... (1:42:57): Phony gambling coach Christopher Mitchell brags about his Martingale system, and more is unearthed about his past.... (2:31:17): Robbie Strazynski of Cardplayer Lifestyle comes on from Israel to talk about Jews in poker.... (3:16:12): US now has over 54,000 coronavirus deaths.... (3:38:13): Vegas mayor Carolyn Goodman makes fool of herself on national TV.... (4:34:54): The great shutdown debate: Who is correct?.... (4:54:58): badguy23 calls in for the second time (first was during the Goodman segment).... (5:18:59): The coronavirus is mutating -- here's what it really means for us.... (5:29:58): If there's no vaccine and no reliable treatment, what then?.... (5:39:23): Hospitals financially struggling due to lack of elective surgeries being allowed.... (5:50:45): Will there forever be a "new normal" of social distancing?.... (6:02:19): First US COVID-19 death backdated to Feb 6 -- does this mean anything?.... (6:07:36): How to assert your rights as a consumer during the coronavirus pandemic.... (6:29:34): Jew tip of the week: How to reach Amazon by phone during coronavirus phone center closure.... (6:50:32): $500,000 Rock-Paper-Scissors bet invalidated by Quebec court.... (7:01:51): Bally's Atlantic City, Montbleu in Tahoe, El Dorado in Shreveport all sold in preparation for Caesars merger with El Dorado Gaming.... (7:18:35): MansionBet online casino under fire for offering VIP incentives for UK customers' unemployment checks -- Colonel Fabersham reports.... (7:35:56): ElkY (Bertrand Grospelier) joins GGPoker as sponsored pro, gets coronavirus. tradershky co-hosts the first half of the show.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/18/2020 - Rich Gambler, Poor Gambler
Apr 19, 2020
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(Topic begins at 0:21:35 mark): Druff gets a phone call from a supposed "Florida blond female fan".... (0:25:15): Lon McEachearn posts controversial series of tweets defending Mike Postle, criticizing Veronica Brill.... (1:08:18): Highly dubious "professional gambler" Christopher Mitchell. with shady past, is selling "baccarat and blackjack training".... (3:04:42): Phil Galfond barely edges VeniVidi at end of challenge, begins new challenge against Bill Perkins.... (3:20:17): Prahlad Friedman has more marital Twitter drama.... (3:54:41): Update: Lawsuit related to fraudulent 2016 PPC Poker Tour settled.... (4:21:32): PPPoker App scammer Adnan Mohammed is scamming again, has an active felony warrant in Vegas.... (4:31:41): Sunlight proven to "rapidly kill" COVID-19 on surfaces, perhaps explains seasonal differences.... (4:41:38): Vegas re-opening being discussed for sometime in May, but is this a bad idea?.... (5:21:17): Stanford study claims that 1 in 66 people had coronavirus in Santa Clara County.... (5:30:33): NYC coronavirus study shows interesting hospitalization trends for various demographic groups.... (5:43:53): Update: Is it safe to get back on your blood pressure meds?.... (5:51:41): Deaths don't tell the entire story -- why the sick-but-recovered are a big deal.... (6:11:43): Grocery follies: Druff tries out Instacart, has mixed results.... (6:42:54): Antibody tests available to some of the public, but are they accurate?.... (6:52:52): Should consumers "cut some slack" to large corporations which can't refund them?.... (7:03:18): Weekly poker game of Florida senior citizen killed 3, infected everyone.... (7:11:42): Pokerstars hitting some high stakes players with new anti-money laundering form.... (7:25:21): Negreanu-promoted GGPoker partners with WSOP for "Super Circuit Online Series".... (7:34:25): Druff reviews Vince Van Patten's "7 Days to Vegas", now available for free on Amazon Prime.... tradershky and Vintage One co-host the first portion of the show.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/11/2020 - The Big Stars of ACR
Apr 12, 2020
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Vintage One & tradershky co-host. (Topic begins at 0:26:17 mark): Major celebrities promote COVID-19 charity tournament on ACR.... (0:58:25): Dude plays like a lady: Winner of $30k Women's Platinum Pass on Pokerstars was actually male.... (1:17:36): Marle Cordeiro files new lawsuit against Mike Postle -- Eric Bensamochan help analyze.... (1:29:39): Stones files new motion to dismiss class action suit.... (1:54:35): Galfond a tiny bit behind against VeniVidi heading into final 698 hands.... (2:27:40): Druff analyzes columnist Jeff Hwang's piece on Vegas reopening.... (3:10:50): Daily COVID-19 deaths are over 2,000 in US, but is there good news ahead?.... (3:37:11): South Korea confirms return of symptoms for some "recovered" patients.... (3:46:54): Could the "immunity card" method of bringing people back into to normal life work?.... (3:57:16): Ventilators are scarier than you think.... (4:06:08): Why is California doing relatively well with preventing mass COVID-19 deaths?.... (4:15:08): Is random testing the solution to figure out when it's safe to return to public?.... (4:17:44): $1200 bank deposits from government already coming, and most will be done this week.... (4:21:08): Most schools closed until end of academic year, but what about this August/September?.... (4:32:36): Can pro poker players file for unemployment?.... (4:45:43): WSOP.com controversy over inactive account charge during Vegas shutdown.... (5:22:28): Raymond Davis criminal case update.... (6:02:17): Greg Raymer wants all Day 1 tournament players paid -- is this a good idea?.... (6:15:31): Connecticut Indian casinos want ability to offer online gambling.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 04/04/2020 - Meet My Good Friend Russ
Apr 05, 2020
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tradershky and khalwat co-host. (Topic begins at 0:36:50 mark): Mike Postle was apparently friends with Russ Hamilton in 2000s and appeared on Russ' UBT show.... (0:55:17): Twitter user "David Joseph" claims Postle cheated him in staking deal in 2007.... (1:05:08): 63 new plaintiffs added to Postle civil case.... (1:24:48): Phil Galfond passes VeniVidi, talks about it on Chicago Joey's show.... (2:02:24): Ken Scalir calls in.... (2:21:02): Lacey Jones melting down on Twitter, possibly from coronavirus crisis-related stresss.... (2:40:38): Three Hawaiian Gardens (southern CA card room) poker players have died from COVID-19.... (3:04:23): Expect 50,000 COVID-19 in US by April 30.... (3:31:47): Don't expect events, concerts, or cruises to return until 2021.... (3:49:53): Airlines and other businesses attempting "negative checkoff scams" regarding cancellations.... (4:21:17): Coronavirus crisis is rapidly changing US view regarding gun ownership and restrictions.... (4:33:20): Tips on how to get tested and treated if your COVID-19 symptoms get really bad.... (4:44:49):What are the signs you already had COVID-19 and are over it?... (4:56:22): Pokerstars "play money" home games for real money -- should you do this?.... (5:02:28): Former PFA guest Ashley Hine calling police on live home games in violation of lockdown rules.... (5:10:18): Raymond Davis criminal case update.... (5:16:17): Caesars fined 13 million UK pounds for taking advantage of problem gamblers.... (5:32:43): Will Caesars merger with El Dorado still go through?.... (5:51:13): Miami in legal battle with angry residents who don't want poker & jai-alai facility in city.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/28/2020 - Giving It 120%
Mar 29, 2020
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tradershky and Vintage One co-host. (Topic starts at 0:30:30 mark): Stubhub is acting unethically with their cancelled event policy, and we have both attorney Eric Bensamochan and ticket broker "Rob from Pennsylvania" to give their expertise on the matter.... (1:35:34): Mike Postle accidentally doxxes himself in legal filing, RounderLife website steps up defense of him.... (2:21:53): Interview with documentary director/producer Sandra Mohr about her "Poker Queens" documentary, and we learn about her secret identity..... (2:58:12): Prahlad Friedman has a jealous fit on Twitter, breaks up with his longtime girlfriend, gets back together.... (3:38:54): 2+2 is abandoning long-used vBulletin software for unpopular "Vanilla" software, users are angry.... (4:22:58): Isai Scheinberg pleads guilty, but what will his sentence be?.... (4:35:35): WSOP says that they won't make a cancellation or postponement until early May.... (4:51:24): Phil Galfond continuing to crush VeniVidi in remarkable comeback. Should questions be asked?.... (5:13:54): Antibody tests and three existing drugs give some hope regarding coronavirus fight.... (5:29:37): Four prominent names in poker -- David "Doc" Sands, Victor Ramdin, Andy Frankenberger, and Matt Savage come down with COVID-19.... (6:01:15): Can your heart rate tell you if you're about to come down with coronavirus symptoms?.... (6:29:49): Concierge medicine and the reason celebrities can get tested so fast.... (6:41:57): Rhode Island attempting to prevent New Yorkers from fleeing there.... (6:49:10): Most adults will get $1200 in assistance from the government, but do poker players qualify?.... (7:09:40): GGNetwork (GGPoker) bans players for "bumhunting".... (7:32:13): Bovada/Ignition has major lag problems, and Druff realizes it might be harming his poker game.... (7:49:39): Flashback to 1985: WSOP Main Event charges no rake due to major change in cash reporting law.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/21/2020 - What Happens in Vegas, Closes in Vegas
Mar 22, 2020
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khalwat returns to co-host with Druff, along with tradershky. (Topic begins at 0:20:57 mark): Kenny Rogers passes away, here's a look at his famous poker song & career.... (0:40:27): Everyone is rushing to online poker again, but where is the best place for Americans to play?.... (0:58:34): onestep calls in to lament how the coronavirus has affected him.... (1:35:03): WSOP.com now has traffic but management is invisible.... (1:49:06): Las Vegas has done the unthinkable, shutting down all casino properties.... (2:08:19): Update on danger of blood pressure medications, and a discussion of Advil and aspirin's effect on COVID-19.... (2:24:57): Non-essential businesses shut down and people told to stay home, but are they obeying?.... (2:30:46): Why isn't the US testing enough people, and why is there no plan?.... (2:54:03): Most US adults to receive a check from the government soon, but Druff warns against a solution which involves printing new money to pay for it.... (3:18:35): Tax day has been moved to July 15.... (3:29:08): Why hasn't the WSOP announced the cancellation of the event yet? Druff has a theory.... (3:40:53): The three hosts play "The Coronavirus Game", attempting to distinguish symptoms between COVID-19, the flu, and a common cold.... (3:55:08): Kentucky Derby will not be in May for the first time since 1945.... (4:06:56): Flutter Entertainment refuses to use coronavirus in marketing, despite struggling in 2020.... (4:09:00): Three delayed WPT Final Tables won't take place for several months.... (4:23:23): In the absence of sports, many Americans are discovering Aussie Rules Football, and an Australian listener calls up to explain the game.... (4:42:35): Doug Polk announces he's quitting poker and won't make poker content anymore.... (5:29:35): Phil Galfond keeps beating VeniVidi1993, causing Veni to angrily quit the last session early.... (5:39:26): Lottery betting site lotteries.com shut down by UK Gambling Commission.... (5:45:38): Pokerstars introduces new "Swap Holdem" game, but is it anything besides a dumb gimmick?.... (5:57:03): UK high school curriculum to include responsible gambling instruction.
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/14/2020 - Temporarily Suspended
Mar 15, 2020
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(Topic starts at 0:13:17 mark): Important warning to those who take blood pressure medication - you may be in danger of coronavirus complications!.... (0:36:29 mark): Commerce Casino employee tests positive for coronavirus, casino to shut down along with 3 others in LA.... (1:02:20 mark): Various east coast casinos close due to coronavirus.... (1:10:22): When will Las Vegas casinos close due to coronavirus?.... (1:32:05 mark): Stock markets crash amid panic, and cruise industry shuts down.... (1:59:38 mark): Hoboken, NJ introduces curfew, restaurant ban.... (2:01:37 mark): Major sports suspend season, and there's no March Madness in 2020.... (2:08:55 mark): Coachella delays itself for six months.... (2:25:06 mark): Hollywood behind-the-scenes crew member Vintage_One calls in to talk about industry shutdown.... (2:39:56 mark): Why hasn't the WSOP cancelled yet?.... (2:54:38 mark): Why are people hoarding, and is there behavior reasonable?.... (3:24:40 mark): Bitcoin crashes, and one of the causes has nothing to do with coronavirus.... (3:37:33 mark): How is America handling the coronavirus sitation?... (3:51:35 mark): How does COVID-19 compare with other health scares and the seasonal flu?.... (4:18:35 mark): Short editorial: The politicking of coronavirus needs to end.... (4:24:46 mark): Is this the start of a long-term trend of more online classes and work options?.... (4:41:45 mark): badguy23 checks in.... (4:58:36 mark): Phil Galfond is now handily beating VeniVidi in most matches, but can he erase his huge deficit?.... (5:14:20 mark): WSOP pants-dropper Ken Strauss seems to be out of the mental hospital.... (5:18:32 mark): Downtown Las Vegas casinos hit with cyber attack, affecting slot machines. tradershky co-hosts.
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