Druff & Friends Show - 09/20/2019 - Bye Bye Bill
Sep 21, 2019
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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).
Druff & Friends Show - 09/12/2019 - Hey Scammer, Here's Your Wallet Back
Sep 13, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 09/05/2019 - The Mystery of Erika
Sep 06, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 08/30/2019 - Don't Eat the Fish
Aug 31, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 08/22/2019 - Borgata Wins the WSOP
Aug 23, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 08/16/2019 - The Envelope Please...
Aug 17, 2019
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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).
Druff & Friends Show - 08/01/2019 - Circus Circus University
Aug 01, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 07/22/2019 - If You'll Listen to 6 Hours, You'll Listen to 8
Jul 23, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 07/07/2019 - Exposing the Nuts
Jul 08, 2019
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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).
Druff & Friends Show - 07/01/2019 - The Hash and The Smash
Jul 01, 2019
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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).
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