Druff & Friends Show - 01/11/2019 - PPPoker SSScammer
Jan 12, 2019
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PFA moves to new server. Adnan Mohammad aka "NYPokerKing" accused of stealing money on deposit on his private PPPoker room (topic starts at 0:23:12 mark). 5Dimes shocker: Site steals $54k from winner of bad beat jackpot (1:42:45). Major update regarding disappearance of Tony from 5Dimes (2:14:30). Did Joey Ingram "sell out" by accepting free $25k PCA tournament entry from Pokerstars? (2:37:45) PFA listener question: "I got big metal wire in my food at MGM Harbor which ended up in my mouth before I realized it was there. What am I owed?" (2:54:01) Update on "Kristen", the girl who appeared on radio last year who had a jailbird husband (3:34:06). MGM National Harbor confiscates jackpot from winner due to clerical error, won't make it right for player (3:51:20). Potential for huge Reward Credits multiplier at Harrah's Joliet based upon cold weather (4:10:23).
Druff & Friends Show - 12/28/2018 - A Very Platinum Christmas
Dec 29, 2018
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Claim PFA freeroll prizes now, or lose them (topic begins at 0:30:34 mark). Druff on the verge of filing his first-ever complaint to Nevada Gaming after unjustified ban from major Vegas casino (0:39:04). WSOP.com crashes in the middle of a tournament, players left twisting in the wind for hours (1:22:16). Wife buys husband into WSOP event as Christmas gift, video goes viral (1:50:02). Kevmath and two others gifted highly valuable "Platinum Pass" for upcoming Bahamas series (2:17:33). Harrah's Ak-Chin ran an amazing promotion to earn tier credits -- but will Seven Stars be granted to those who took advantage (2:25:51)? Online poker possibly coming to Michigan in 2019 (3:12:38). Wynn sues Resorts World for looking too similar (3:26:18). Drunken gambler arrested for tickle-related assault at Sands Bethlehem (3:33:38).
Druff & Friends Show - 12/20/2018 - A Tale of Two Massages
Dec 21, 2018
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Druff makes depressing discovery when searching for old friend (topic starts at 0:27:21 mark). Caesars releases dates for some events & new information for 2019 WSOP (0:53:46). Shady Chinese Bovada payment processor commits credit card fraud against Druff, over a year later (1:14:32). Prahlad Friedman bashes Republican poker players on Twitter (1:28:56). Federal sportsbetting bill introduced (1:51:10). 2011 interpretation of 1961 Wire Act to be revisited, and perhaps made more unfriendly for online poker (2:04:54). Iovation, tainted by UB scandal, to work with major online gambling software provider Playtech (2:10:38). Facebook data scandal part deux: Your private messages were intentionally compromised (2:29:58). Minnesota poker pro accused of scamming over $150,000 (2:50:05). Initiative Q -- huge opportunity for early adopters, or big scam? (2:58:28) Legal trick to get cheap room at Commerce Casino hotel (3:29:00). Florida "masseuse" steals $66,000 worth of stuff from poker player after faking chest pain (3:44:50). Lawsuit against former Bellagio casino massage provider gives look into that industry (3:57:00). Flashback: December 17, 2008 - The second snowiest day in Las Vegas history (4:17:15). Extremely rare video poker Sequential Royal Flush hit at Red Rock for $217,592 (4:26:20). Hollywood Jamul Casino (San Diego) dropped by Penn National Gaming after heavy losses (4:34:47). tradershky co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 12/12/2018 - Betting in the Dark
Dec 13, 2018
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Druff aborts H.Pylori treatment due to tough side effects (topic starts at 0:12:45 mark). Druff's attempt to win WSOP Circuit ring ends in disaster (0:21:02). Two Bellagio poker pros make $100k prop bet if one can survive 30 days in isolated, dark room (0:41:15). Pokerstars agrees to put an end to Gordon Vayo mess, both sides to walk away (1:07:35). Justin Lapka (LappyPoker) accidentally given 5k starting tournament chips too many, then tries to protest when they're taken away (1:18:03). Druff watches Lapka's Twitch live and comments on it (1:55:21). Player makes accusations against Commerce that they are violating the law by banning "player bankers" from pit games (1:39:01). Talking Stick Resort in Arizona claims "broken lightbulb" invalidated $50k jackpot rightfully won by a customer, paid him $4k instead (2:01:48). Norwegian poker legend Thor Hansen dies (2:16:11). Class action lawsuit filed against Reno casinos regarding resort fees (2:25:52). Social Card Clubs of Texas adds additional flight to avoid overlay, plus charges extra rake for charity to themselves (2:43:16). Two old nuns embezzled $500,000 from Catholic school to shoot off in Las Vegas (2:54:12). Melvin Dummar, forger of Howard Hughes' will, dies of cancer in Pahrump at age 74 (3:06:10). Bitcoin and all other cryptocurrencies have taken a dump in past 4 weeks - is this the end? (3:23:33) tradershky co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 11/20/2018 - Forging Ahead
Nov 21, 2018
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Druff has the H.Pylori bacterial infection, and will begin a tough treatment for it this week (topic begins at 0:00:56 mark). Gordon Vayo's lawsuit against Pokerstars ends in embarrassing fashion (0:34:42), and Eric Bensamochan comes on to discuss legal issues surrounding it. Update on 5Dimes "Tony" kidnapping and supposed death (1:52:48). Are Caesars and MGM going merge? What will this mean for players? (2:08:30). Two more players added to the Nevada "black book" of banned gamblers, related to craps cheating scheme at Bellagio (2:30:35). What is the truth about "must hit" slot machines? (3:02:23) Players kicked out of a casino for non-cheating reasons are entitled to accumulated points in Nevada (3:23:03). Legal sportsbetting update: Two new states to have legalized sportsbetting (3:44:44). Greektown Casino in Detroit sold for $1 billion to Penn National Gaming and VICI Properties (3:50:10). Druff attended epic 18-inning World Series game with son Benjamin (4:05:36). tradershky co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 10/20/2018 - The Big Sportsbook in the Sky
Oct 21, 2018
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Druff gives a health update (topic starts at 0:20:25 mark). "Tony", owner of 5 Dimes sportsbook, was kidnapped, held for ransom, and killed (34:26). Bobby Baldwin to leave his longtime executive position at MGM, but is he being forced out? (1:03:34) Key witness in casino fraud case found dead in creek from "accidental" fall (1:18:27). Will Kassouf accused of palming friends' roulette chips, loses sponsorship (1:31:07). Caesars to buy Golden Nugget? (1:44:22) Can the Dodgers win the World Series? (1:56:52). tradershky co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 09/29/2018 - Lump Deep Throat
Sep 29, 2018
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Spontaneous show after 6-week unexpected show suspension due to Druff's health issues. Druff explains what's been going on with his health, and how it will affect the future of PFA Radio. Two regular topics also covered: Adam Schwartz, Terrence Chan, and Daniel Negreanu start new poker podcast. John Mehaffey is at war with Caesars and WSOP.com over a 2017 blog he wrote about a negative customer service experience he had. This was a shorter show, and it is not scheduled to return regularly at this time. There were no co-hosts or calls.
Druff & Friends Show - 08/15/2018 - Poker Choker
Aug 16, 2018
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Druff to attempt to drop 22 pounds by December 1 (topic starts at 0:26:15 mark). UK career scammer has entire winnings in poker tournament confiscated by government (0:43:21). Scientific Gaming, maker of Shuffle Master, loses $315 million in countersuit (0:54:52). MGM National Harbor uses cash game bad beat jackpot to fund overaly poker seat guarantees (1:08:56). MGM National Harbor high limit poker room choked by fumes from nearby kitchen (1:27:48). DDoS attacks wreak havoc upon ACR, Pokerstars, Party Poker (2:00:31). CG Technology fined by Nevada Gaming for accepting sportsbets out of state, along with other violations (2:25:56). Charles Oakley avoids jail time after being caught cheating casino (2:54:53). Lily Kiletto takes on the strong Danielle Anderson and the speedy Jamie Kerstetter in seemingly unwinnable physical prop bets (3:04:18). Arizona Talking Stick resort forced to cancel ongoing poker tournament after flooding, power outage closed the property -- Colonel Fabersham calls to find out (3:15:22). Missouri bank robber bought into poker game with special bills given to him during January bank heist (3:25:50). "Deplatforming" Alex Jones -- a good idea, or the start of ideological censorship? (3:32:22). khalwat and tradershky co-host.
Druff & Friends Show - 08/08/2018 - May the Schwartz Be With You
Aug 09, 2018
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PFA Radio now on "Radio Public" app. Washington Indian casino steals jackpot funds from poker room after shutting it down, redirects it to other promotions (topic starts at 0:33:50 mark). Benjamin appears in the studio again, causing another show "pause" (1:22:10). 2+2 Pokercast has abruptly ended after over 10 years and 499 episodes, and longtime host Adam Schwartz comes on to explain it all (1:31:05). Justin Bonomo actually did partial heads-up chop with Fedor Holz at One Drop (3:22:04). "Vital Vegas" reports upcoming Caesars Convention Center to house WSOP in 2020, just like Druff originally theorized (3:41:16). MGM and NBA come to $25 million deal for live betting (3:58:12). Mississippi now has full sportsbetting (4:07:10). Pokerstars introduces "Unfold Poker" -- a new form of poker where you can get folded hands back (4:13:03). tradershly and khalwat co-host, with a guest appearance by Brandon.
Druff & Friends Show - 07/31/2018 - Boy Interrupted
Aug 01, 2018
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Blackjack card counter claims modified Shufflemaster MD3 machine used to cheat blackjack players in Vegas (topic starts at 0:28:20 mark). iNinja Poker Tour makes past debts right, reboots with more respectable ownership (1:25:38). James Obst claims he's retiring from poker to embark on a professional tennis career at age 28 (1:39:20). Poker agent sets up "Online Poker Hall of Fame" in what appears to be a rigged election for his clients (1:58:13). Druff's son Benjamin can't fall asleep after 11pm, causing the show to pause for 3 hours (2:07:13). Druff faces criticism for his prior takes on Fedor Holz / Rick Salomon ace-exposure One Drop hand (2:20:23). Vanessa Selbst profiled in New York Times article (2:40:30). Harrah's Laughlin latest Caesars Nevada property to have Legionnaires disease (3:28:48). MGM, Caesars, Boyd form various partnerships to prepare for expanded sportsbetting (3:58:43). If you're overpaid at a casino, and they come asking for the money back, whatare your options (4:10:03)? Parking charges have come to Harrah's and Harvey's Lake Tahoe (4:27:12). Co-hosted by tradershky during the first half of the show.
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