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PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Poker Fraud Alert Radio - 03/03/2022 - Ten Years, Thirteen Hours - Part 2

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2022


Poker Fraud Alert 10th Anniversary Special, Part 2. This show was 13 hours long, so it is being released in two parts. Topic at (0:02:14) mark: Sherif the Scammer from Nigeria makes his triumphant return to PFA Radio.... (0:53:07): Midget comedian Donny Davis found dead in Resorts World hotel room, foul play suspected.... (1:02:03): All American Dave kicked out of the WSOP.... (1:18:52): Belly Buster calls in to say hello and cheerio.... (1:34:12): Poker player Ben Ross kicked out of Texas' Watauga Social Lounge tournament, two from the money, for calling it a "rathole" and objecting to alleged hidden add-on fee.... (1:58:45): VitalVegas claims he heard "Strip casino CEO" was detained for questioning. Could it be related to the weird RobinHood702 / Brandon Sattler mess involving Resorts World?.... (2:42:04): Former co-host Chinamaniac calls in to give a life update.... (3:13:41): The controversial Desertrunner calls in to talk about guns and Nevada governor Steve Sisolak, and listener jsearles also joins in for the remainder of the show.... (3:48:13): Druff recaps the biggest story from each year on PFA, from 2012-2021.... Also featuring co-hosts Brandon "Drexel" Gerson and khalwat during portions of this second part of the show.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends Show - 04/04/2018 - How About Harrah's?

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2018


Druff talks about his trip to Utah and his car rental follies (starts at 0:35:24 mark). Announcing the PFA Spring Heads Up Classic, and Chinamaniac calls in to further explain (1:08:42). Raymond Davis is our special guest, discussing the strange story of Jerad Klick, Day 2 "direct buyins", the big blind ante situation at the WSOP, and the new RealGrinders lounge near the Rio (1:20:26). Tam Nguyen is attempting to shill for another shady poker site (2:22:01). SLS getting another $100 million investment to try to make it profitable (2:43:37). There's a viral post about casino advice on reddit, but is it correct (2:54:00)? Doug Polk and Jonathan Little do battle on Twitter (3:23:27). Will YouTube shooting finally open up discussion on unfair demonetization against content providers (3:48:33)? Harrah's Atlantic City screws players flying in for Millionaire Maker tournament (4:30:58). Gemaco beats Borgata in court regarding Phil Ivey edge sorting case (4:42:48). Louisiana considering bill which would bar casinos from taking action against advantage players (4:48:17). Flashback to 2011: Finnish poker director believed to have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars in buyins at the EPT from 2004-2011 (5:06:13). khalwat and tradershky co-host.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Drexel Show - 08/24/2016 - Throwing in the Towel

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2016


khalwat and tradershky co-host, Brandon joins near show's end. PFA Exclusive: Bovada nightmare: A player's money transferred to Ignition Casino vanishes! Time runs out for California legalized online poker for 2017. WSOPC double-ring winner Travell Thomas accuses DOJ of racism in collections fraud case against him. Scam poker site Full Flush offers Aruba package. Pokerstars replaces EPT with two new poker tours. DFS legal in New York now, five sites issued temporary permits to operate there. DraftKings and FanDuel write their own bill for proposed legalization in Nevada. Apparent towel shortage plagues Harrah's Rincon. Jew tips of the week: Booking and staying at hotels, how to get the best value and not get screwed. Editorial: Why is the left in denial regarding Hillary's character? Calls from Chinamaniac, Ken Scalir, and Larry Laffer.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Drexel Show - 04/20/2016 - Here We Go Again

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2016


tradershky, Sanlmar, and Chinamaniac co-host at various points during the show. Semi-resolution in the jsearles/Lannister fiasco. Mike Dentale in more controversy, this time regarding chip dumping. WPT to introduce "shot clock" at Tournament of Champions. Losing "poker pro" sentenced for embezzling money to fund his play. change.org petition created to make WSOP Main Event rake free. Daniel Negreanu asked Donald Trump in March to post a penis pic. New Jersey rules on licensing companies operating semi-illegally in other countries. Update to Atlantis Total Rewards offer -- players on the hook to pay for comps? Total Rewards Visa -- a free path to Diamond status for some? Druff feels President Hillary will take office in January 2017. Harriet Tubman to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill. Which bathroom should transgender people use? Wild day in NBA's final day of the season. We discuss porn star Bree Olson's attempt to run a gofundme campaign for rehab. Marty "Tyde" attempts to call in, with unfortunate results.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Drexel & Chinamanic (w/Druff) - 02/04/2016 - The Old Laptop's Last Stand

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2016


Drexel and Chinamaniac host, with Druff joining about two hours into the show. Discussion of Cox Las Vegas almost locking out the Superbowl broadcast. Amaya Gaming to make stock private. Delaware legislation would allow for internet sports parlay betting. PFA listener Ari Engel wins Aussie Millions. Billionaire casino owner Sheldon Adelson has proposed a $1 billion stadium in Las Vegas for a NFL team. How much do you think the Nevada poker rooms take in 2015 was? Annette_15 signs as ambassador to Venetian Poker room, despite past of playing poker underage and being the "face" of Lock Poker long after nobody was being paid. David Tuchman calls Mason Malmuth a "clown", regarding his new book. Superbowl predictions. Daly calls in with two interesting Superbowl prop bets. Bart Hanson calls in to discuss players being detained at PCA by Bahamian police, and Pokerstars' negligence in not warning players of dire consequences of carrying undeclared cash to airport. Druff explains why he won't pay Jewdonk his $40 win in the freeroll. TMMLK and MumblesBadly call into the program. Show suffered from some technical difficulties due to Brandon's 15-year-old laptop struggling.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 10/23/2015 - Ethan the Executioner

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2015


Scathing report released on Bovada's game fairness -- but is it credible? Brian Hastings, Aaron Massey call out Dwyte Pilgrim for scamming. Borgata chip counterfeiter Christian Lusardi gets 5 years in prison. Horseshoe Baltimore security guard knocked out by unruly customer, caught on video. Druff analyzes the latest developments in the DraftKings controversy. MGM properties to charge for parking? Drexel co-hosts the second half of the show, defends himself against ridiculous scamming accusation. Chinamaniac also co-hosts second half of the show. "LEVEL ACCOUNT", a former car salesman, calls in to explain his views on car buying. Druff reveals a "text trolling" situation he has been dealing with. Dodgers fire Mattingly, Druff states what he wants to see changed in 2016. Druff explains how to learn how to card count in blackjack. Show is nearly 7 hours long!

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 06/23/2015 - Fatal Distraction

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2015


Chinamaniac co-hosts. Druff returns to the WSOP, gets sick, but still min-cashes. Super loud/obnoxious audience rattles Extended Play NL WSOP event players. Modiano playing card controversy escalates, cards to be replaced. Olivier Busquet Twitter-shamed over Kevin Durant tweet. Two players win two bracelets, but neither leading in unfair POY standings. WSOP tweaks structures in limit events, in response to complaints. Doyle Brunson's Twitter hacked, outrageous/racist tweets follow. Bryan Micon returns to US, will face charges on Thursday. Rio guest claims security opened his safe without checking stranger's ID, $16k stolen. WPT sold to Chinese gaming company. Matt the Rat brings up a WSOP angle shot where people go all in minus one chip.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends w/Drexel - 06/17/2015 - Talkin' Bout My Evacuation

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2015


Chinamaniac and Drexel co-host. Brandon finds himself evacuated from Caesars and later food-poisoned. Druff's prediction of "my nightmare" at WSOP $3k Limit event comes true. Drexel breaks PFA WSOP curse by cashing $1500 HORSE event. Dutch company claims it makes marked WSOP cards, Ty Stewart disputes. There are loud complaints about Modiano WSOP playing cards. Global Poker Index tried to stiff three players out of Main Event seats they won. Phil Hellmuth wins 14th bracelet, Drexel fouls him on the basketball court. Newly out lesbian Vanessa Rousso to appear on CBS' Big Brother TV show. Daniel Negreanu tells Druff that Bryan Micon's troubles are "karma". There is a new scripted poker drama coming soon. bigdogpckt5s (Casey Jarzabek) banned from Twitch for "accidentally" watching porn. David "Viffer" Peat is engaged to a surprisingly pretty girl. Las Vegas pioneer Kirk Kerkorian dies, we talk about old Vegas stories & Kirk's impact. Erick Lindgren files for 2nd bankruptcy. Pokerstars breaks up massive PLO bot/collusion ring, but only after 18 million hands. Pokerstars likely to change third-party-software policy. We lament the heartbreak of lack of plugs at hotels, ignored Do-Not-Disturb signs, and non-fitted sheets on the bed. Forum Wars calls in to talk about his visit to Vegas.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 06/05/2015 - Do You See What I See?

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2015


Brandon "Drexel" Gerson came up with the idea for a spontaneous late-night radio show, so who was Druff to say no? This approximately 2-hour program is an in-depth look at the WSOP controversies of the $10k Heads Up cheating accusation and the much-criticized slow structures of the $1500 limit events. Call-in guests include Chinamaniac and Allen Kessler. Brandon also tells the story of the Bellagio maid seeing him naked earlier today.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 05/20/2015 - Too Many Cooks

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2015


Brandon "Drexel" Gerson and a slew of other guests join Druff for a marathon show which lasts more than 8 hours! Pokerstars allows bots to play, as long as a human physically operates the controls. Was the state of Nevada responsible for the closure of Bryan Micon's gofundme? Karina Jett bashes Micon on Mark Hoke radio show. Guest host Kevmath comes on to explain how many people are really registered for the WSOP Colossus so far. Highly unfair "Player of the Year" formula plagues 2015 WSOP. Finnish poker player killed by car in Thailand -- but was he also a scammer? WSOP.com opens up its own (very flawed) forum for customer support. New Jersey online rooms such as Party and 888 steal your money if you don't log in for awhile. Amaya to buy Party Poker? Does someone in the gay poker social group "Rainbow Flops" hate Druff and this show? Other guest hosts during the show include Chinamaniac, handicapme, Matt the Rat, and Muck Ficon. Many tangents and side-topics are discussed during this free form episode.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 04/08/2015 - Momma Said There'd Be Casinos Like This

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2015


Longtime listener "Grant" hosts. Money stolen again from hotel room at EPT event, and again Pokerstars handles it poorly. Carbon Poker having cashout issues - time to be worried? Chinamaniac calls in to give his take on the Carbon situation. David "Devilfish" Ulliott dies - but should he be remembered fondly? Borgata Chip Counterfeiter Christian Lusardi sentenced to 5 years, given $1.1 million fine. Barry Shulman lists gaudy Vegas condo for $4.9 million. Pro poker player banned from WSOP due to blackjack card counting, but is there more to the story? Harry Reid wants to kick online poker in the ass on his way out the door. All-in Magazine makes cruel jokes at expense of handicapped final tablist. Disturbed/lonely man shoots himself at M Resort buffet at Las Vegas. Editorial: Casinos are never your friend. Drexel calls in near the end of the show to talk about how he single-handedly caused roulette machines to be removed from Red Rock.

PokerFraudAlert - User Shows
The Variety No Sobriety Radio Show 10/01/2014

PokerFraudAlert - User Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2014


In this show hosts BeerAndPoker and lewfather discuss baseball playoffs with predictions, College and NFL football, and more. The show was joined by special guests chinamaniac, Todd "Dan Druff" Witteles, and a couple calls from Tyde.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 12/16/2013 - Isle of Man Five-O

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. Computer security experts "F-Secure" verify that holecard-reading trojan was installed on players' laptops at EPT Barcelona. Pokerstars' Lee Jones posts unsatisfying statement about the EPT Barcelona situation, fueling strong suspicions of a cover-up. Paypal using UB cheater Greg Pierson's company Iovation for IP and hardware information on customers. WSOP.com having all kinds of problems with their real money sites in New Jersey and Nevada. Colonel Fabersham makes a wacky prank call to WSOP.com support in Antigua, illustrating the ridiculousness of their support services. Jamie Gold has "designed" a poker room for a ridiculous gambling day-cruise ship out of Florida. Caesars files lawsuit against Massachusetts gaming commission chairman. Listener "SixFigs" calls up to discuss taxes for poker income. Tom Dwan leaves Full Tilt as a pro. Scam site PokerByProxy's $5-video-for-hire guy refuses to help track down suspects. Druff tells the story of why his 16-year-old-virgin self rejected a date with a hot 18-year-old girl in 1988. Druff explains why badguy23 may be gone from PokerFraudAlert. We discuss the ever-changing bitcoin value, which has taken another recent hit. This is our first show in our new studio. Main content starts around 30:15 mark.

PokerFraudAlert - User Shows
The Variety No Sobriety Radio Show 12/03/2013

PokerFraudAlert - User Shows

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2013


In this latest episode of The Variety No Sobriety Radio Show we have our hosts BeerAndPoker and lewfather back at it again and it lives up to the word variety that is for sure. We start off discussing sports, bitcoins, poker, and more. The show contains a stacked amount of guests who appear which it's hard to remember them all but includes badguy23, joseythepussycat, Dan Druff, Drexel, chinamaniac, unlearn, JUSTIFIEDhomicide, and vegetera. This episode lasts nearly eight and a half hours long discussing so much random material you will just have to listen to it and see.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 11/12/2013 - Thirty Six is a Crowd

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. The Chris Moneymaker/Jason Young saga seems to be over, with an unsatisfying ending. Skrill payment processor stops taking deposits for Lock Poker. Pokerstars probably won't be getting a NJ license for upcoming online gaming. New "Equity Poker Network" launches for US online players. Weird new "Quarter Poker" site launches, supposedly giving players a free 25 cents every day. Legalized US poker report: Delaware struggles, WSOP.com inches ahead, NJ allows self exclusion. Druff and China discover the Kenyan Poker Tour and Royal Swazi Rumble. The identity of AG400 at the Aria has likely been figured out. We take questions from the chat room and various listener calls, including tony bagadonuts, TMMLK, and Brett from Sacramento.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 10/22/2013 - Bring on the Russians

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. Is Garden City Group in over their heads with the Full Tilt refund process, or are they just experiencing a learning curve issue? Why are Ultimate Poker sponsored pros leaving the site? We discuss what came out of a "legalized internet gambling" conference today in Philadelphia. Chino Rheem admits that most of the rumors about him are true. Tom McEvoy was elected to the Poker Hall of Fame, but was he at all deserving? Another Vegas strip shooting turns deadly, making it the second one since December. Several plea bargains are made in the "Trincher" Russbian mob gambling ring case. Caesar's fails again, this time in Boston where they are kicked out of a partnership due to another partnership with a Russian mobster. We discuss baseball for the last hour or so of the show. Main portion of the show begins around the 22 minute mark.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 10/08/2013 - How Low Can You Go?

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. New Jersey releases their new online gaming regulations, and some are surprising. Lock Poker has fallen well below last week's low of 15 cents per dollar. Matt the Ratt offers a different report of the meaning of "AG400" at the Aria. We debate whether online poker is as tough as it will ever be. We talk about the implications of Silk Road getting busted. Druff talks about his experience at exciting NLDS Game 4 involving the Dodgers and Braves. "Runner Runner" opens to terrible reviews. Pokernews' owner Tony G is running for European Parliament. We attempt to call the Barcelona Arts Hotel security department again. A crazy call comes in from Stephanie and Ken, and badguy23 joins in on the fun.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 10/01/2013 - A.G. Was Here

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. We discuss the continued problems with the Full Tilt remissions process, and Druff reads a statement from a guy who talked to a government lawyer about the issues. Lock Poker has hit a new low, trading at just 15 cents on the dollar. We discuss the situation of gamblers in debt to casinos, and whether it should be a crime. Ivey's Room at Aria has a new sign that says "A.G.400", and Colonel Fabershame attempts to get to the bottom of it. Legendary gambler Archie Karas was arrested for cheating. Vanessa Rousso thinks she's a DJ, and we play her interview about it on Pokerstars. 888 Poker takes on "table campers".

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 08/20/2013 - Don't Let the Bedbugs Bite

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2013


Chinamaniac co-hosts. Did the same driver who tried to hit Druff last week also shoot someone on I-15 this week? Full Tilt claims process is starting on September 16, but players failing to file claims quickly may get shut out. TMMLK calls in numerous times during the show, driving away at least one listener. "LaurenKlingsHairyAsshole" calls in to debate about Melanie Weisner. "LuckyYou" calls in to give his opinion of Ultimate Poker. We discuss the 3% withdrawal fees for Skrill and Neteller cashouts on Party Poker. Harrah's Atlantic City apparently has a bedbug problem. Faraz Jaka attempts to shatter the high-flying image of the professional poker player. Druff and China field lots of questions from the chat room about a variety of subjects.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 07/30/2013 - You're Fired

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2013


Druff returns from a 10-day vacation after a stressful WSOP. Chinamaniac guest-co-hosts. We discuss the firing of UB cheating figure Bonnie Leinhos from her new job at the LVH poker room. We talk about PKR.com and their refusal to let go scamming pro Vladmir "Beyne" Geshkenbein, as well as PKR's own shady behavior involving reneging on deals with affiliates. Daniel Negreanu is talking trash about Tom Dwan in an interview. Is NioNio on UltimatePoker actually connected in a way to Russ Hamilton, or just a gimmick account? We talk about PPA getting an "unfavorable" rating in a recent poll on 2+2. There's a new poker show in development called "Poker Night in America", but does it offer anything new? Poker player Masa Kagawa was arrested as part of an Android Malware ring in Japan. The star of an upcoming CNBC sportsbetting show is actually a scammer. We break the bad news that Full Tilt payments won't occur until at least July 2014, and probably later than that. We reveal a surprising guilty plea in the Russian Mob gambling bust from a few months ago. Some baseball discussion occurs at the end of the show, as an elated Druff notices that the Dodgers have won their 27th game in their last 33. The site experienced crashes during the show, but the radio remained broadcasting and properly archiving.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 06/20/2013 - Up All Night

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2013


In this unusual episode, Druff broadcasts starting 10pm PDT from a Vegas hotel. Early in the show, he is visited by former co-host Brandon "Drexel" Gerson and Bobby Orr. Brandon does a 90-minute segment on his own, mainly discussing the Jasep situation, as well as explaining how he and Druff achieved Seven Stars status at Caesar's properties. Chinamaniac co-hosted both with Drexel and through a portion of Druff's hosting of the show. Erik Ryland calls in to talk about his success on Ultimate Poker. Druff calls a girl who gave her phone number to Ryland on Ultimate Poker, and pretends to be Ryland. Druff and China talk about the rapidly deteriorating situation at Revolution Gaming. Some sad news is revealed regarding a young poker player's health. The curious situation of a WSOP dealer knowing Mike Sowers would get bad beat before it happened is examined, with further clarity provided by a listener call-in. Druff talks about Ben Mezrich's apparent attempt to counter his book's bad reviews with shills of his own. Druff discusses the disturbing situation at Genting Poker, where they are cheating players out of "promotional dollars" on the Hendon Mob skin. TMMLK makes his return to radio after a long absence, but is immediately challenged by badguy23. lewfather pretends to be BeerAndPoker, but eventually both are on the phone at the same time. Court documents reveal that Wynn blackjack dealers make $90k/year, and Druff discusses what that should mean for future tipping. Druff criticizes Caesar's for making money on the Little One for One Drop charity event. Druff gears up for his return to the WSOP after a 16-day hiatus.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends Show - 06/24/2013 - So Close, Yet So Far Away

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2013


Druff's exciting run in the $5k WSOP Limit event, where he finished 5th, is the main subject of this show. Chinamaniac guest-hosts. Druff discusses certain hands, the makeup of the table, and criticizes the 30-minute-delated holecard camera, which he feels changes the integity of the game. We talk about David "ODB" Baker's overly critical commentary about Druff while announcing the action on ESPN 3, and the reasons behind his anti-Druff bias. Erick Lindgren won a bracelet and $600k, but will he pay anyone? Druff talks about a brief feud he had with user JSTAT regarding some comments Druff made about older poker players. Matt Glantz wrote an opinion piece on eliminating the $2500-$5000 WSOP events, and we give our opinion on it. An update is given on the condition of poker player Kevin Boudreau, who had an aneurysm on June 14. We give the sad news that an 86-year-old WSOP dealer was killed by a car while crossing the street. Druff and China give some tips involving the Rio hotel in Las Vegas, where the WSOP is held. badguy23 calls in, but is depressed because he lost a lot of sportsbets earlier in the evening.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Friends - 06/11/2013 - New Girl on the Block

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2013


Druff analyzes the hidden dangers of Nevada allowing other countries to join their online poker network. The trailer for "Runner Runner" is played, and Druff comments on the upcoming poker movie. Druff reads "Straight Flush" author Ben Mezrich's 2+2 posts and calls him out for his intentional mangling of the truth regarding Absolute Poker's founders. Chinamaniac joins the second half of the show, and the two hosts discuss Google Glass being banned from casinos. We talk about the recent WSOP offer to Kobe Bryant to play in Jerry Buss' place. The recent Hollywood Dave versus Tiffany Michelle twitter spat is discussed. We give several ideas on how to improve the WSOP. Matt the Rat checks in from Las Vegas. badguy23 calls in with his girlfriend Josey, a huge New Kids on the Block fan, who is excited about Chinamaniac's connections to the group.

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Druff & Friends - 06/04/2013 - Ivey's Got a Brand New Bag

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2013


Chinamaniac guests hosts for most of the show. Druff recaps his first two events of the WSOP. We discuss the logistical failures with the WSOP Millionaire Maker event, and explain why the excuses are bogus. Phil Ivey apparently doesn't bag his own chips at the end of WSOP days, and we talk about that. We question why Ultimate Poker won't reveal who has replaced Iovation. Information comes out regarding the liquidation of UB/AP assets by the government. We discuss the terrible new book by Ben Mezrich about the AP guys. We talk about the gigantic overlay in the failed ISPT. Yet another small poker network (Poker in Venice) has gone broke. badguy23 calls in to ask if he should distribute porn featuring the mother of his child. "Delaware" checks in and tells a story about the very early days of AP.

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Druff & Friends - 05/28/2013 - Not-So-Nice Guys Finish First

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2013


nutty007 and Chinamaniac take turns guest co-hosting. We discuss Chino Rheem and Erick Lindgren's 1-2 finish that the Bellagio WPT, and where their combined $1.7 million in prize money will really go. We talk about the upcoming WSOP, how the staff will handle the new same-day-second-flight format, and Druff reveals some new plans on how to be more effective at the tables. China and Druff discuss gank's departure from Lock Poker, just days after he publicly slammed Druff in a public chat room. Druff breaks down iPoker's apparent war against US players sneaking onto their network, and the seemingly shady behavior of one of their big affiliates. All three hosts talk about Mike Caro's recent odd rant about cheating in online poker. We break down the recent claims of a 2+2 poster to have inside information from a former UB employee. Druff talks about his trip to Laughlin. badguy23 hits the show with a river phone call, and offers to send his girlfriend to Druff.

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Druff & Friends - 05/15/2013 - Damage Control

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2013


Druff and co-host Chinamaniac analyze the first hour of the bombshell UB cheating tapes. We discuss Annie Duke's usage of the "15-minute-delay" Auditmonster tool on UB. We talk about Phil Hellmuth's press release regarding the UB tapes, and whether he was truthful. Druff reads the softball interview of Lock Poker CEO Jennifer Larson and gives his own commentary. We analyze the somewhat troubled situation at Ultimate Poker, and whether they are likely to thrive in Nevada in the long term. Druff updates his previously incorrect info on the launch date of WSOP.com for real money in Nevada. We talk about Vanessa Rousso's bad beat that actually wasn't. Phil Ivey's lawsuit against Crockford's to recover his $12 million in winnings is discussed. We take a look at the current legal action against bitcoin's Mt. Gox by the US government. Druff reveals he has finally recovered toddwitteles.com thanks a PokerFraudAlert user.

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Druff & Friends - 04/30/2013 - Born Again

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2013


It's a new era for both PFA Radio and online poker, as "Druff & Drexel" officially becomes "Druff & Friends", while Station Casinos officially launch the first legal online poker room available in the United States. Chinamaniac co-hosts with Druff this week. We give our opinion of the new UltimatePoker.com legal Nevada-only poker site, and Druff explains the technology behind identifying which players are actually in Nevada. We talk about the abhorrent situation at Lock Poker, which has hit a new low this past week. We discuss the unfortunate suicide this week of a Vegas poker pro, whose father claims it was mostly due to the events of Black Friday. Druff talks about the events he's selling for the 2013 WSOP. Dave Lerman plays the part of a Henna Tattoo scam victim on a Las Vegas TV news broadcast. We provide an update to the story of the guys sentenced for hacking Joe Sebok's e-mail in 2010, with a lot more details given than last week. We read the responses posted on PFA from the owner of Infiniti Poker and poker pro Jason Stern, both of whom were criticized on last week's broadcast. Ken Scalir calls in from a pay phone and talks about the "water drinking trick" he utilizes at the Coachella Music Festival. We talk about the strange appointment of disgraced UB COO Paul Leggett to Head of Online Gaming at Amaya. We discuss Pokerstars' failed attempt to purchase the Atlantic Club in New Jersey.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Drexel Show - 03/26/2013 - Tiny Classified Ads

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2013


SrslySirius and Chinamaniac join Druff as guest hosts. We talk about the likely scenarios with "limbo balances" and "phantom balances" regarding the Full Tilt payment process. We reveal the first casualty in the Revolution Gaming fiasco. We play Dutch Boyd's video where he is begging for money to use to write a book, and analyze his situation. Druff announces that he will probably be in an "extra feature" in a theatrical movie's DVD. We discuss the curious situation of the huge Foxwoods Casino receiving millions in federal grants. We talk about career scammer Peter Falcone, and Nolan Dalla's recent revelations about him. The return of "Poolstars" is touched upon. We stroll down memory lane with infomercials from Don Lapre, Matthew Lesko, and Tom Vu. The three hosts take random questions from the chat room. New member "garrett" calls in and complains that someone from the forum found his mug shot.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Drexel Show - 03/19/2013 - Curse of the Main Event

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2013


Chinamaniac guest co-hosts in Drexel's place. We discuss the recent hard times of two recent WSOP Main Event winners -- Greg Raymer, who was arrested for soliciting a prostitute, and Jerry Yang, who is very possibly broke. Druff talks about his recent experience of getting cheated at the Harrah's Rincon spa. We talk about the early stages of the Full Tilt reimbursement process that have started. Lock Poker's major debts to its skins is discussed. Druff reveals that he's allowed on 2+2 for the first time in five years, but with a weird twist. We play clips of the new reality poker show pilot "Living the Life" and poke fun at it. We discuss the latest poker breakup Twitter tilt. We examine the new poker staking site PokerBossPro, and its weird connection to a disgraced PFA user. We attempt to prank call various celebrities. The recent surge in bitcoin value is discussed. badguy23 calls in to reveal a recent personal tragedy, causing Druff to open up about a similar story of his own from 2012.

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Chinamaniac's Turn It and Burn It - 03/04/2013

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Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2013


Chinamaniac spontaneously decides to talk poker strategy for a few hours, and takes some listener calls.

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Drexel & Chinamaniac Discuss the Jasep Scandal - 02/04/2013

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2013


This 6-hour "emergency" radio show features Brandon "Drexel" Gerson, Chinamaniac, and various guests giving their take on the developing Jasep scandal involving the theft of many thousands from our community.

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The Zone Blitz - 02/04/2013 - Superbowl

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Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2013


Chinamaniac has moved The Zone Blitz to PokerFraudAlert. He discusses the Super Bowl, Flacco, Ray Lewis, and coaching decisions.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff & Drexel Show - 01/15/2013 - Dude Looks Like He's Weighty

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2013


Chinamaniac guest co-hosts, as Drexel is absent. Druff announces a unique diet plan to lose 30 pounds. Dave Lerman describes how he rolled the Dr. Phil Show for free dental work. We talk about telemarketing scammer (and online poker payment processor) Jeremy Johnson's accusation that he bribed the Utah Attorney General and Senator Harry Reid in 2010. We examine Vanessa Selbst's poker accomplishments and how much luck it took to get there. We discuss home poker games, highlighted by a deadly home game robbery in Maryland. Druff warns non-US players about gutshot.com not paying anyone. We get a tip about Pokerstars possibly offering games in New Jersey by the end of the year. Alvin Finklestein and Colonel Nigel Fabersham prank call The Palms, and get banished to security.

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends
Druff, Drexel, & Vwls Show - 06/25/2012 - Return of Menachem and Badguy23

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2012


In a reunion of sorts, many characters from our former radio show return to make their debut tonight on PFA Radio. This includes Menachem the 12-year-old handicapping prodigy (who is disturbingly mature for his age), badguy23 aka "TKA Da Pimp", and Beebs9Dizzle. We also take calls from regulars Chinamaniac, onestep, and Slim T. We talk about hot stories from WSOP Week 4 at the Rio, including 50k stolen from a Rio cash game. The weird Beth Shak/Dan Shak "shoe lawsuit" is discussed. Vwls and special guest Beebs9Dizzle discuss blow jobs with the male hosts. Hockey Guy plays "Dan Druff Trivia", a difficult contest about obscure facts from Druff's life, and he puts on a surprising performance. We talk about the Iceman's ban from the Rio due to "sexual assault" allegations. Druff has sound card problems for the third week in a row.

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PokerFraudAlert Radio - 05/02/2012 - Spontaneous Radio #1

PokerFraudAlert - Druff & Friends

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2012


Todd "Dan Druff" Witteles does a spontaneous show when another site's podcast crashes and the audience is looking to hear more. Druff talks a lot about his ongoing feud with Bryan Micon, and sheds some more light upon the incidents that led to everything. Brandon "Drexel" Gerson joins the show about halfway through, and later does his own show. Listeners Six Toed Pete, Chinamaniac, Windsor Lockwood, Jasep, Slim T, jsearles22, and various others call in. This show lasted a staggering 7.5 hours -- the longest broadcast Druff has even done in his life.

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