Druff & Friends - 04/08/2014 - 10 Million Dollar Baby
Apr 09, 2014
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Ken Scalir and Rawwolf call in near the beginning of the show. Sheldon Adelson's Sands Corporation seems to be having a problem controlling underage gaming at their own properties. Phil Ivey keeps losing money, while his wife has remarried to a venture capitalist. California Indian tribes slam Pokerstars in attempt to keep them out of CA legalized gambling market. Druff gives his full WSOP schedule and info regarding buying a piece. Pokerhost leaves Merge to join the Equity Poker Network. Russian finds software bug & saves Pokerstars $50-100k, but is unhappy with how they rewarded him. Editorial: What is a scam? Druff takes a few questions from the chat room.
Druff & Friends - 04/01/2014 - Your Show of Shows
Apr 02, 2014
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We open with SrslySirius' new song about Howard Lederer. Popular UK player Mehmet Hassan was set up by younger girl for robbery, then murdered. The gang from Low Limit Poker Radio (with special guest "Asian Spa") calls into our show during their show, and then Allen Kessler joins us. We might have figured out the identity of the "anonymous Lock Poker Pro" in Steve-O's article. Bipartisan bill attempts to reverse DOJ interpretation of Wire Act, would halt online poker legalization in US. August 2013 flashback: LV Sands corporation, owned by online poker opponent Sheldon Adelson, fined $47 million for money laundering at casino. New federal requirements coming for high rollers to disclose where they got their money. Comcast blocked access to Bovada... or did they? "Netstronger" poker network lies about regulation. Editorial: Live poker rooms need to share information on cheaters & troublemakers. Druff takes questions from the chat room. An Oklahoma listener calls in to discuss low limit hold 'em.
Druff & Friends - 03/25/2014 - This Show Tries Harder
Mar 26, 2014
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Co-hosts are "LEVEL ACCOUNT" and "garrett". A former Lock Poker pro opens up to poker reporter Steve Ruddock, but are this pro's intentions all pure? Lock is attempting to entice unsuspecting victims with an even bigger deposit bonus. We attempt to call disgraced Toronto mayor Rob Ford. Druff gives important tips for the WSOP, including some posted by PFA user "Jayjami". Birthday tribute to Ken Scalir. Dewey Tomko and Bill Byers press for further security testing of legalized poker rooms... for selfish reasons. Sheldon Adelson puppet Andy Abboud, debating Caesar's Interactive CEO Mitch Garber about online poker, falls apart & lashes out. Editorial: When you're online poker's #2, you have to try harder. Druff takes questions via text and chat at the end of the show.
Druff & Friends - 03/18/2014 - Cat On a Cold Tin Balcony
Mar 19, 2014
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Druff calls out the shady affiliates still promoting online poker. The prospect of California legalized online poker is discussed, including Pokerstars' possible role with Casino Morongo. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is being investigated for possibly taking online-poker-related bribes. A listener gives a rebuttal to last week's Pokerstars-related editorial. Druff gives two editorials for this week, one about the increasing ignorance of casual gamblers, and the other about how to deal with deadbeats in poker who owe you money. An update is given regarding Ken Scalir, and then he calls in with crazy friend Stephanie regarding what to do with his cat. Dutch Boyd still hasn't released book after collecting almost $9k on Kickstarter. Druff takes questions from the chat room and via text message.
Druff & Friends - 03/11/2014 - Superwins IV: The Quest for Scams
Mar 12, 2014
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Lock Poker attempts to sneak a new poker skin onto the scene, known as "Superwins". Druff has made some progress toward getting his Full Tilt refund. Phil Ivey speaks to SrslySirius in an interview, and Druff comments on all things Ivey. Accused scammer Kevin Jonna wins LAPC High Roller Event. Editorial: "I Don't Want Pokerstars to Be in the Legalized US Market". Did Mt. Gox actually steal all of the bitcoins? Druff's tells a bizarre story of failing to get a Total Rewards Credit Card. Users ask Druff random questions at the end of the show via chat room and text message.
Druff & Friends - 03/05/2014 - Second Coming of Jesus
Mar 06, 2014
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Chris "Jesus" Ferguson apparently plans to come back to poker for the WSOP. Druff analyzes the alleged collusion/softplay at the Medium Stakes Poker Tour in Minnesota. A former light heavyweight boxer was arrested for bad debt to Wynn. Harrah's in Atlantc City is being sued for an alleged assault against guests by security, but is it really as bad as it appears? Shane Schleger makes an surprising admission on slate.com that he has smoked crack for the past 15 years. Druff looks at the current lives of each of the WSOP Main Event champions since the year 2000. Bitcoin seems resilient since the MtGox fiasco. Druff takes questions from the chat room.
Druff & Friends - 02/27/2014 - Bitcoin Vanishing into Infiniti
Feb 28, 2014
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This was a late 11pm show due to server issues. MtGox goes down, is apparently broke. Players report receiving Full Tilt refunds from Garden City Group, but Druff's petition is still collecting dust. Druff calls Garden City Group and confronts them about the situation. An idiot Vietnamese couple tries to badly counterfeit casino chips in Maryland, and is caught after dumping them into a river. The 10-month-old saga of Infiniti Poker is revisited, including an old Chico Loco prank call to the owner, when Infiniti appears to have stolen all the money and closed up shop. Nevada and Delaware make a landmark agreement to share online poker player pools. South Point's "Real Gaming" becomes Nevada's third legal online poker site, but are they coming along too late in the game? AP cheater Brent Beckley attempts to start new "legitimate" company. Editorial: Most pro poker players are hurt by Obamacare.
Druff & Friends - 02/16/2014 - Not That Kind of Support
Feb 17, 2014
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Weissman (JustifiedHomicide) co-hosts. Mason Malmuth's iron fist now lands on Daniel Negreanu. Idiotic WSOP Circuit ring winner steals 25k tournament chip after tournament is over. Pennsylvania bill introduced to make a crime out of playing online poker. Sheldon Adelson's group launches a new attack ad against online poker. Will it be effective? Druff and Weissman review "Runner Runner", which was just released on DVD. Editorial: WSOP events & structure need to change. MtGox is looking like the Full Tilt of bitcoins - is huge bitcoin crash coming soon? El Chico Loco has a problem with his computer, calls a scam "tech support" company for help.
Druff & Friends - 02/11/2014 - Full and Sincere Apology
Feb 12, 2014
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Controversy at the Palms where generous promo sparks controversy, leads to firing of manager. Mason Malmuth attempts to control PFA content, bans Druff from 2+2. Full WSOP schedule announced, limit holdem again scaled down. PFA user reports unethical behavior on Full Flush Poker. Druff appears on Blu-Ray Extra for film "Runner, Runner". Don Johnson: Casino-crushing blackjack genius, or overhyped fraud? Insane multiple rebuys at 6-figure-buyin Aussie Million events. Tom Dwan having an "issue" with Full Tilt, claims to not feel comfortable playing there. Borgata cheater Christian Lusardi charged with bootlegging DVD's from China. Big cyber-attack against LV Sands website, displays employee names & SSNs! The odd tale of the 20-year-jackpot at MGM Grand. MtGox stops withdrawals due to alleged flaw in bitcoin system. badguy23 asks for the community's support during a tough time for Grandma Rosa. BeerAndPoker co-hosts the final 1/3 of the show.
Druff & Friends - 02/04/2014 - Where Do Broken Ribs Go?
Feb 05, 2014
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garrett co-hosts. Druff tells of his ugly last two weeks involving the norovirus and breaking 3 ribs. Some news is given about Brandon's possible return to the show. A bonehead cheater sneaks numerous fake 5k chips into touranment, then gets caught in ridiculous way. It's time to boycott Cardplayer Magazine & call them out for complicity in Lock Poker scam. Apparently Lock Poker pros were not really all fired. Todd Brunson accuses Chau Giang of stealing $800 during live poker game. Caesar's screws up, accidentally leaks $10k and above event schedule for 2014 WSOP early. Update on Full Tilt repayment situation. More problems at WSOP.com: Foreign transaction fees, deposit failures. Opinion: VIP programs for NV/NJ poker rooms are modeled incorrectly & punish part timers. Why does Greg Raymer need a stake to keep playing poker? Is Steve Wynn really against online gaming now? Update given on Peter Falcone. Mtgox might be having big time money problems. badguy23 calls in to insist he only scammed cla because he knew cla himself was a scammer.
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