Druff & Friends - 09/23/2014 - True Confessions
Sep 24, 2014
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Daredevil co-hosts. Ultimate Poker out of NJ market, claims breaches by Trump Taj Mahal. William Reynolds, former Ultimate Poker pro, is Twitter bashing them -- but is he right? Justin Archuleta shows up on 2+2 to confess to $270k worth of poker scams. Druff goes on offensive after his info is stolen from Dell and sold to scammers. Who is "privateworld", the supposed high stakes insider, on 2+2? Pokerstars separating UK players from rest of site on October 1. Gaming director of ill-fated Everleaf Network arrested in Malta for "misappropriating 800k Euros". Michael Shackleford's "Wizard of Odds" sites sold for staggering $2.35 million to casino affiliate site. Druff turned away from doctor's office due to Obamacare failure, in a situation that will affect most pro poker players residing in California. Editorial: Feel out fish at the table, then give them the experience they're looking for.
Druff & Friends - 09/16/2014 - Musical Chairs
Sep 17, 2014
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PokerFraudAlert threatened by Jennifer Lawrence's attorney. Druff calls out fellow poker pro David "ODB" Baker on Twitter over his behavior at Commerce game. From (some of) the investors that originally brought you Full Tilt Poker comes "Breakout Gaming" -- but what is it? First episode of Phil & Antonio's new Discovery Channel show airs. Druff appears in Wall Street Journal article about Dan Bilzerian. Nitrogen Sports to open new bitcoin poker room. Weird Full Tilt feature offers live dealer in Latvia to deal online blackjack. Wynn Casino coming to Boston, pending November 4 election results. Ted Forrest accuses Mike Matusow of owing him $1.7 million for 4 years, not paying. Daniel Negreanu and Dan Colman to bet $1 million on Negreanu's online cash ability? Jennicide still in hospital, blocks Druff from Facebook. Doug Polk gets Bank of America accounts frozen after winning in online poker. Druff explains how he became a Caesars Seven Stars member, and how you can, too.
Druff & Friends - 09/09/2014 - Pour Me Another
Sep 10, 2014
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Tyde/Jewdonk co-hosts, until he gets excessively drunk and Druff hangs up on him 2/3 of the way through. Elvis-impersonating WSOP dealer murdered at his Las Vegas home. Poker HOF candidates announced. Will it be semi-rigged again? Antonio Esfandiari and Phil Laak to star in new poker show on Discovery Channel on Sept 10. Pokerstars meets with NJ players in preparation for joining legalized online gambling market there. Trump Taj Mahal files for bankruptcy. Did Caesars Palace gift shop attempt to steal from Seven Stars customer? Online in the '80s: Druff talks about his life on BBSes, the precursor to today's social media (small portion missing from the archives due to technical issue). Druff gives his opinion on the Altanta Hawks racism controversy.
Druff & Friends - 09/03/2014 - Backer's Blues
Sep 04, 2014
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Daredevil co-hosts. Lynne Mitchnick comes on the show to explain her lawsuit against Lee Childs. We poke fun at Annie Duke's ridiculous inspirational speech, recently played on another podcast. Pokerstars almost offered to purchase New Orleans Saints in 2006. Pokerstars might enter legalized New Jersey market as soon as October. Mexico to kick Pokerstars out and license their own poker sites? Problems in New Jersey lead Massachusetts to vote on repeal of casino licenses in November. Editorial: Don't feel bad redeeming perks you earned. Marty "Jewdonk"/"Tyde" calls in drunk, as a preview for next week's show where he co-hosts.
Druff & Friends - 08/26/2014 - The Rent is Too Damn High
Aug 27, 2014
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Druff gives his opinion on the controversy regarding Daniel Colman and Oliver Busquet wearing anti-Israel/pro-Palestine shirts at the EPT Final Table. Kim Shannon comes on the show to give her side of the story with the Amanda Musumeci accuastions against her. Why is Jennicide hospitalized for 8-10 weeks? State legislatures get together to oppose possible national ban on online poker. California online poker legalization effort to return in early 2015. 888.com to come to Nevada in 4-6 months, will share player pool with WSOP.com, and their CEO thinks Pokerstars needs to wait 2 years before entering legalized US market. Druff talks a bit about earthquakes in California. MGM slot machine hits jackpot for the first time since 1994. Man accused of being part of Caesar's Palace sportsbetting ring released to custody of... Tom Dwan?! Editorial: Avoid blaming scam victims for their predicament.
Druff & Friends - 08/21/2014 - Creative Collections
Aug 22, 2014
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Pokerstars to offer sportsbetting and casino games within the coming year, but is that a good thing for poker players? Druff discusses his recent communications with Kim Shannon. Coinbase is cracking down on bitcoin gambling. Noah Boeken accuses Daniel "Jungleman" Cates of hiring a hitman to collect debts from an unknown player. Brandon "Drexel" Gerson affected by weird Giants/Cubs protest makeup game. Armored truck drops bag of $20,000 cash belonging to Revel onto street. Allen Kessler is unhappy about the new "Quantum Rebuy" format at WPT Legends of Poker. onestep announces he will be headed west for two weeks, and hits up Druff for food. Rawwolf calls in to tell a strange story about a Birmingham poker game where someone got shot. Brian from Chicago asks Druff's opinion about adding to a stack in a capped NL game. Druff insists that writing letters to companies for customer service issues is the wrong way to go.
Druff & Friends - 08/16/2014 - The Evils That Is Poker
Aug 17, 2014
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Druff discusses the terrible fearmongering article about online poker in Newsweek. California will not have legalized online poker until at least 2016. Amanda Musumeci and Kim Shannon are in a poker catfight, but who is right? Shady California tribe claims its "PrivateTable" poker site will accept real money in late August. Phil Ivey's Asian female baccarat accomplice sues Foxwoods. One Drop winner Daniel Colman gets self-righteous and hypocriticagain, in response to commentary about him on ESPN broadcast. Did 888.com really steal from Kevin MacPhee? Odds released on WSOP Main Event final table. Gear Poker drops off of Equity Poker Network. Bet365 runs shady promotion, taken to court by Aussie authorities. Eight arrested in Caesar's Atlantic City robbery investigation. Editorial: Poker isn't an evil game.
Druff & Friends - 07/22/2014 - Internationally Plugging Along
Jul 23, 2014
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On this special episode, back-to-back November Niner Mark Newhouse is our guest, live from Home Depot. Brandon "Drexel" Gerson comes out of radio retirement to co-host this old-school style show. Druff gives a brief retrospective on the recently departed James Garner. More detail coming out in the Paul Phua World Cup sportsbetting arrest at Caesars. We play clips of Dan Bilzerian's appearance on Howard Stern, and comment on each of them. Caesars Atlantic City robbed of $180,000 cash at gunpoint. Is Atlantic City Showboat closure somewhat related to Pokerstars being shut out of New Jersey? Pokerstars micro satellite winners pull shenanigans tricks to get better value out of their FPPs. PFA user "PLOL" battles with Seminole Indian tribe. Brandon sneaks Iceman onto the show via speakerphone. We explain how casino comps really work, and dispel various myths. Editorial: Small-item insurance doesn't pay.
Druff & Friends - 07/16/2014 - The White Zone is For Immediate Loading of Scammers Only
Jul 17, 2014
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Mark Newhouse makes improbable two consecutive WSOP Main Event final tables. An Indian tribe makes a rogue California-only online poker room, and Steve Ruddock comes on the show to help analyze the situation. Airport scammer Michael Borovetz comes on the show for about an hour to explain why he scammed people for gambling money. Two Utah Attorneys General indicted on bribery charges (somewhat related to poker), but federal government steers clear to protect their own. High-stakes poker player Paul Phua arrested for World Cup betting ring at Caesars. Ali Tekintamgac sentenced in Germany to 3 years prison for poker cheating. Trump Plaza to close in September. Editorial: MLB All-Star Game "counting" is about as ridiculous as it gets. Ultimate Poker makes weird partnership with El Cortez. Erik Ryland checks in near the end of the show.
Druff & Friends - 07/10/2014 - Oregon's Most Wanted
Jul 11, 2014
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Druff talks about yet another disappointing Main Event. The Little One For One Drop isn't all that it appears to be. Big One Drop winner Daniel Colman isn't boycotting the media for the reason that many believe. Jewdonk/Tyde calls in and tells the story of why he fled the state of Oregon. PFA member ugaistheteam is in the hospital with a stroke. Druff reveals that he infiltrated a secret forum. Will Nevada online poker rooms all merge into a single network? Merge Network removes its VIP/rakeback program. Druff feels that Kevmath's stake into the WSOP Main Event was completely above-board. Editorial: Expand WSOP to two locations, 9 weeks.
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