Druff & Friends Show - 03/27/2019 - Gimme Gimme Gimme Isle of Man After Midnight
Mar 28, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 03/21/2019 - The Rumors of My Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
Mar 22, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 03/14/2019 - Either Way, You Lose
Mar 15, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 03/06/2019 - Bad Decision, Good Result
Mar 07, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 02/28/2019 - Thanks for Stealing, Here's Another $100
Mar 01, 2019
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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 & Friends Show - 02/22/2019 - Steal a Purse, Return to Your Seat
Feb 23, 2019
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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).
Druff & Friends Show - 02/13/2019 - Where O Where Has Ivey's $10 Million Gone?
Feb 14, 2019
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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.
Druff & Friends Show - 01/30/2019 - Hung Up
Jan 31, 2019
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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)
Druff & Friends Show - 01/24/2019 - Ask Me Anything ... Except About Scamming You
Jan 25, 2019
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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).
Druff & Friends Show - 01/18/2019 - Rest In Peace... Four Years From Now
Jan 19, 2019
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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.
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