Druff & Friends Show - 07/19/2018 - I'm Too Sexy For My Charity
Jul 20, 2018
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John Cynn wins WSOP Main Event, but deals with controversial "slow roll" accusation on final hand (topic starts at 0:27:22 mark). Justin Bonomo can't run bad: He wins One Drop event for $10 million, passes Negreanu on all-time money list (1:06:30). MGM draws massive public criticism after suing 1000+ survivors of October 1 Vegas shooting, in legal procedural move -- Lawyer Eric Bensamochan to come on to explain it all (1:24:07). Bad ruling involving exposed card deep in One Drop event draws ire of poker pros on social media (2:30:52). No Average Joe: Cada finishes 5th in Main, registers for $1500 WSOP tournament with 3000+ field, wins it (2:57:46). Dude Looks Like a Scammer (and a lady): Longtime Las Vegas strip headliner Frank Marino has show canceled by The LINQ after he is caught stealing charity money (3:13:46). SJW Poker Pro Twitter Follies Part 1: Cate Hall claims she's no longer female after kid on the beach supposedly asked her gender (4:06:59). SJW Poker Pro Twitter Follies Part 2: Prahlad Friedman offers "free poker tips to people of color" after blaming all white/Asian WSOP final tables on "systemic racism" (4:33:35). Where can you bet sports legally in the United States (5:00:34)? Insane police video from July 11 shows action-movie-style shootout between cops and fleeing criminals on the streets of Vegas (5:06:27). Allen Kessler Twitter fight with Cliff Josephy leads to debate regarding etiquette regarding who pays for overages on mostly-comped meals (5:43:11). tradershky and khalwat split co-hosting duties.
Druff & Friends Show - 07/14/2018 - Four Kings
Jul 14, 2018
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Announcing epic heads up match with Druff which may result in a $1000 freeroll for the community (topic starts at 0:29:07 mark). Druff gives more details about his escape from a stuck Rio elevator (0:39:52). Druff airballs $3k limit holdem, finishes 2018 WSOP with surprisingly bad limit holdem results (0:52:42). Massive thunderstorm knocks out power to Rio, pauses Main Event on Day 5 (1:12:49). WSOP Main Event deep run makes new female poker star out of Kelly Minkin (1:25:02)? Eric Froehlich, who finished 1st to Druff's 3rd both's first-ever WSOP event, comes near Main Event final table (1:49:42). Epic KK/KK/AA/TT hand breaks WSOP Main Event final table bubble (2:07:37). Joe Cada makes WSOP Main Event final table for second time in 10 years (2:27:30). Hellmuth wins 15th bracelet after ugly controversy involving televised hand (2:33:48). Couple has loud fight in Rio hotel room next to Druff regarding Donald Trump (3:09:02). Update on Druff's problematic players card situation downtown (3:24:39). Rio has removed all "Do Not Disturb" signs and replaced them with "Room Occupied" (3:43:52). Ticket service scammer Ali Fazeli takes plea deal, admits to scamming poker pros out of over $6 million (3:58:36). John Hennigan, Mori Eskandani elected to Poker Hall of Fame (4:22:58). Druff vents about people leaving the forum by posting his personal info in order to get banned (4:32:48). Charles Oakley arrested for cheating during blackjack game at Cosmopolitan (5:06:31). tradershly co-hosts for the first half of the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 07/06/2018 - The Heartbreak of the 10k Events
Jul 07, 2018
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WSOP Topics: Druff runs up big stack at $10k Limit Holdem for 3rd year in a row, bricks event again (topic starts at 0:38:04 mark). Druff nails 4th WSOP cash of 2018 at PLO8, trash talks Hellmuth (0:59:04). Brandon tells a story how he became a temporary foster parent of a gambling addict's child (1:22:08). Why don't we have more information about Steven Paddock at this point / call from Eric Bensamochan (1:43:38). Dinner break at Main Event completely messed up in order to accommodate ESPN (2:14:02). Are they rigging Main Event feature table seat assignments to make better TV (2:20:20)? Vanessa Selbst shoots off all her chips in foolish bluff attempt, busts Main, then tilts on Twitter when criticized (2:51:01). Italian poker player disqualified from Main Event for saying, "What's up N****r" to black poker pro Maurice Hawkins (4:00:23). Max Steinberg loses AA versus KK all in preflop on very first hand of event (4:28:33). WSOP about to finish without a double bracelet winner for first time since 1999 (4:42:24). 7874 entries is second largest Main Event field ever (4:48:44). Druff gets new players card at downtown casino, runs hours of video poker, realizes he was given player's card of another person (4:59:53). Druff has altercation with employee at El Burro Borracho takeout window at Rio (5:26:03). Phil Galfond wins bracelet, gives update on new poker site (6:10:57). WSOP Hall of Fame finalists announced for 2018, vote rigging still an issue (6:22:54). Atlantic City has very good players card status matching program going on right now (6:44:16). Spirit Mountain Casino in Oregon allegedly pocketing rake for "maxed out" Bad Beat Jackpot, listener "Puck66" calls in to explain (6:58:54). Co-hosted by Brandon & tradershky at various points during the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 06/21/2018 - It's Curtains For You!
Jun 22, 2018
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Druff suffers 4-out heartbreak at WSOP Mixed Omaha event, and runs into dilemma regarding firing second bullet (topic starts at 0:32:17 mark). Druff runs deep in WSOP $1500 NL event (0:56:09). Arthur McFarland, owner of WSOP School of Poker, scammed students, instructors, and the WSOP itself (1:21:10). Michael Mizrachi wins $50k Poker Players Championship event for the third time, but was he needled by Jack Effel during the bracelet ceremony (1:44:57). Doyle Brunson to retire from poker (2:01:01). Player celebrates winning Colossus before all cards are dealt, ends up losing hand (2:15:47). tradershky cashes in $1500 Limit Holdem (2:23:05). Did WSOP attempt to steal the Aria High Roller action, but fail (2:28:25)? WSOP.com attempts to verify Druff's identity by asking where he lived in a year before he was born (2:35:34). Druff does battle with his hotel in the quest for a shower curtain (2:44:50). Druff encounters incredible resistance when trying to downgrade his room (3:20:15). Druff challenges Rio's assertion that tax is owed on comp rooms, researches laws on matter (3:36:00). Frustrated by high per-slice pizza prices at hotel, Druff comes up with an idea to get them cheaper (3:56:25). What happens at an MGM property if you forget your player's club card when trying to exit the parking lot (4:01:14)? Mandalay Bay has massive flood in hotel (4:11:57). Pokerstars fails to screen out very racist screen name (4:16:23). Did Alex Foxen and Kristen Bicknel collude when down to final 3 players in MSPT $5k event (4:19:43)? Global Poker can't take PayPal anymore (4:43:44). "Armenian Mike" shoots obnoxious angle on Live At The Bike (4:55:53). How is Nicholas Palma still getting staked after ripping off prior backers (5:11:22)? tradershky co-hosts for part of the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 06/07/2018 - WSOP Hallway Flea Market
Jun 08, 2018
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Druff bangs out another small cash at the WSOP (topic starts 0:37:53 at time mark). Bart Hanson makes surprising video poker score after frustrating WSOP bustout (1:27:39). Druff has weird encounter with PFA listener while visiting Rio front desk (1:44:03). Chicago Joey releases video calling out aggressive cell phone charger hallway vendors, while owner of business fires back (2:07:30). WSOP tournament director Jack Effel has quit Twitter (3:12:18). Colossus event sees steep decline in number of entries, Ryan Laplante has 0-for-12 showing in it (3:31:43). King's Lounge somewhat backs down regarding massive rake raise (3:46:52). Diamond/Seven Stars registration room criticized for lack of cashiers, creating long lines (3:53:07). WSOP.com still struggling during WSOP, despite shared liquidity (3:56:40). Nicholas Palma accused on Twitter of scamming and sexual assault (4:19:34). Never mind! Wynn/Encore decides to restore lots to free parking (4:50:38). Further update on Las Vegas hotel labor dispute and possible strike, "Do Not Disturb" changes delayed as a result (5:01:50). Greg Pierson's Iovation company being acquired by giant credit bureau Transunion (5:11:28). Show co-hosted by tradershky.
Druff & Friends Show - 06/02/2018 - 41 Seconds of Insincerity
Jun 03, 2018
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Show recorded live from the WSOP. Druff scores first lifetime non-holdem event cash at WSOP (topic starts at 0:28:24 mark). Chris Ferguson attempts ill-fated, pre-WSOP video apology (1:08:42). Doug Polk trolls Daniel Negreanu with billboard outside of Rio (1:42:59). Hellmuth charges 80% markup, causes controversy (2:15:51). WSOP playing cards seem to have issues once again (2:43:24). King's Lounge spikes rake in $75/$150 game by 100% (2:51:21). Fantasy leagues becoming super-popular among WSOP players, fans (2:57:34). WSOP payout room finally not a chaotic mess (3:07:35). How to handle overaggressive WSOP hallway vendors (3:17:22). New update on potential Las Vegas hotel/restaurant worker strike (3:23:36). Delaware to have legalized sportsbetting going by June 5 (3:33:29). Boomtown Reno in trouble with Nevada Gaming for accidentally offering affiliate links to illegal online gambling sites (3:40:32). Justin Bonomo continues insane 2018 with $3 million High Roller win (3:48:46). Security guard at Texas poker room accused of robbing player (3:57:22). tradershky co-hosts.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/20/2018 - PASPA in the PASTPA
May 21, 2018
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Druff announces update on the WSOP pieces he's selling (topic stars at 0:29:20 mark). PFA Spring Heads Up Classic completed, with a regular radio listener taking the title (0:30:53). Federal ban on non-Nevada sportsbetting struck down, and over 30 states might soon offer legalized sportsbetting (0:54:36). Handicapping expert Daly calls in to participate in the sportsbetting segment (2:02:46). Update on possible upcoming strike by Vegas hotel workers (3:22:30). Poker player finds that his car had all four wheels stolen while parked at Venetian (3:32:00). Jason Koon plays two 7-figure televised pots at Triton Super High Roller cash games, then wins "short deck" tournament for over $3 million (4:07:15). Esports coming to WSOP Pavilion room stage, but will it distract the poker players (5:02:58)? Florida poker pro involved in fatal car crash, attempted to run away from the scene (5:18:53). Ken Scalir calls in (5:29:12). Horseshoe Southern Indiana to finally get off the river and become a real land-based casino (6:14:11). What is "Chiliz", and who is the not-so-trusted name behind it (6:31:48)? Show co-hosted by tradershky and khalwat.
Druff & Friends Show - 05/12/2018 - Run It Twice Once
May 13, 2018
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An attempt to beat the record for "world largest orgy" taking place in Las Vegas on June 2 (topic starts at 0:24:37 timestamp). Druff is selling piece of most of his 2018 WSOP (0:39:08). Major strike by Las Vegas hotel workers could begin on June 1 (1:13:51). Controversial "run it twice" incident occurred on Live at the Bike (1:44:18). Phil Galfond announces new details regarding play on his poker site, which draws criticism from Druff (2:27:06). Druff quits 2+2 after recent flap with Mason Malmuth (3:10:41). Gordon Vayo is suing Pokerstars for confiscating his money due to accusations he played in the US (3:57:45). What is going on with Americas Card Room (4:14:03)? William Hill sportsbooks in Nevada refused to pay an obvious winning bet (4:28:57). Aussie Matt Kirk and Leon Tsoukernik settle court case, play poker together again in super-high-stakes shorthanded game (4:48:09). WSOP chips to be replaced due to trick pulled by chip collectors (5:01:11). Tony Bigcharles arrested for "terrorist threats" (5:10:26). Miami John Cernuto reported a boneheaded bad beat jackpot screwup by players at the Orleans (5:22:37). Two formerly prominent but shuttered Atlantic City casinos to reopen under new names on same date in June (5:29:48). khalwat and tradershky co-host.
Druff & Friends Show - 04/25/2018 - A Nine Hour Tour
Apr 26, 2018
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TMMLK calls in (starts at 0:23:48 mark). Druff pledges $400 of own money to future PFA contests after freeroll "unclaimed money" controversy (0:44:49). Update on Vegas sports handicapper missing at Mt. Charleston (1:06:48). How did khalwat and tradershky meet Druff (1:32:08)? Ray Davis ejected from his own tournament series at Venetian after altercation with Frankie O'Dell (1:49:06). Career scammer/embezzler who scammed WSOP winner almost got away with murder (1:56:38). Cate Hall has moved to a polyamorous commune (3:13:39). Nevada Gaming passes new regulations regarding gambling when stoned (3:33:49). Pokerstars purchased UK gambling giant Sky Bet for $4.7 billion (3:50:28). China to ban all forms of online poker, including play money, on June 1 (4:25:44). Senior citizen given probation after being caught embezzling money from charity poker games (5:04:40). Are poker dealers working a dream job, or is it an underpaid nightmare (5:15:05)? The final three-plus hours of the show involve Druff and Brandon discussing various random topics. tradershky and khalwat co-hosted most of the first half of the show.
Druff & Friends Show - 04/18/2018 - The Uninstall/Reinstall Dance
Apr 19, 2018
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Ken Scalir calls in to talk about his experiences at Coachella (starting 0:20:56 minute mark). Prank call to fake Microsoft scammer (0:47:36). Druff chokes after near-victory in first round of PFA Spring Heads Up Classic (1:09:19). Brandon and Druff discuss Micon's appearance on the Doug Polk crypto show, as well as roleplay a "debate" regarding his current net worth (1:33:16). Suspended/fired Venetian pit dealer shot two management co-workers at a company picnic in a targeted attack (2:33:06). Listener "joeyeah" calls Druff to talk about very old school online poker, circa 1998-2001 (2:56:46). Liv Boeree causes controversy when she tweets in support of Annie Duke (3:32:40). Well-known sports handicapper has vanished on Mt. Charleston (4:08:06). Ticket scammer Ali Fazeli had some famous poker players as victims (4:22:16). WPT Seminole Hard Rock is paying extras to be in audience of televised Main Event (4:32:11). Americas Card Room and WSOP are fighting again on Twitter (4:48:56). WSOP.com to combine Nevada, Delaware, and New Jersey player pools on May 1 (5:04:01). WSOP.com not allowing download of hand histories, citing Nevada regulations (5:39:26). New devices will be able to read people's faces and tell if they're lying/bluffing (5:59:42). Phil Galfond finally gives an update regarding the poker site he's building, but is he on the wrong track (6:13:10)? khalwat, tradershky, and Brandon co-host at various points in this very long episode.
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