Poker Fraud Alert

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 ...

PokerFraudAlert wasn't just snubbed by BLUFF Magazine's Reader's Choice Awards -- we were double snubbed. One of the 2+2 Pokercast hosts has an affinity for PFA. PokerByProxy decideds they've stolen all they can, and disappears into the sunset. Bracelet winner Loni Harwood admits to multi-accounting, but is it really such a big deal? An Atlantic City poker pro escapes two attempts to rob him of $100,000. Dan Harner, aka Flapjack1270, has apparently ripped off a gullible 2+2 poster. Natalie Maines ...

SrslySirius co-hosts. Taylor "tdomeski" Douglas scammed NFL "survivor pool" on 2+2 for $15,000, but is he really as sorry as he claims? Bodog offices in Manila raided as the result of a civil war within the company. Greece forces online poker sites to make tax treaties, with rates making it nearly impossible to show a profit. New scam site "PokerByProxy" laughably claims to take your money and play it for you in poker, and pay you anything they win. Hero ...

Sheldon Adelson is attempting to attack legalized online poker, but Druff doesn't think he's as evil as many in poker believe. The American Gaming Association attempts to counter Adelson's stance. A New Jersey State Senator is trying to include foreign players in the state's online poker player pool. Software package "PokerSnowie" claims to be able to analyze your hands from a perfect NL game theory standpoint. What really happened at the Pokernews "junior presenter" contest where SrslySirius' girlfriend unexpectedly lost? ...

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 ...

Druff becomes increasingly involved in the Chris Moneymaker/Jason Young feud. Josey, badguy23's ex-girlfriend, calls in for 40 minutes to dish a lot of dirt on him, and accuse him of stealing Vicodin from her. The Revolution network insists Lock owed them a lot of money before leaving. Lock is struggling to get traffic on their new network. Druff breaks down exactly who is behind "Pure Poker", as well as their history dating back to 1999. Party Poker co-founder Ruth Parasol ...

LAWN CIGAR co-hosts. This is a monster 5+ hour show with thirteen scheduled topics -- and we end up discussing even more than that! Chris Moneymaker and Jason Young are in a heated dispute about a $20k sportsbetting debt. Lock Poker leaves the Revolution Network owing a lot of money, and Revolution takes revenge by attempting to hijack their software and customer base. Carbon Poker (Merge Network) steals from its regular grinders by abruptly and retroactively changing their rakeback payments. ...

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 ...

Garden City Group is not going to pay people for their Full Tilt Points or other bonuses. Scott Bell releases the long-awaited "UltimateBeat" documentary, about the UB cheating scandal. Michael Mizrachi has left Lock Poker, but does he deserve any credit for it? Lock's Bryan "PrimordialAA" Pellegrino is defending Annette Obrestad, but does she deserve the criticism? Greg Raymer "gets off" -- but this time it's a good thing. Four casinos now have permits to launch New Jersey online poker ...

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 ...

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 ...

Garden City Group is having all kinds of problems processing USA Full Tilt refund petitions, and it might be worse than it seems. Lock Poker is secretly offering priority cashouts to certain players. The 2013 Poker Hall of Fame nominees are announced, and Druff gives his opinion of who is worthy. Druff provides insider news regarding the near future of online poker in California and New Jersey. Is there a female SrslySirius on the way to the poker media? The ...

This is a "makeup" show after the original version failed to record into the archives. The Full Tilt Claims process has started, and players can now petition to get their money back. WSOP.com opens for real money poker for players physically in Nevada. Druff reveals some things he's recently learned about Ultimate Poker, which give him hope that the site will be able to somewhat compete with WSOP.com. Druff tries to call the Barcelona Arts Hotel where poker players' laptops ...

Laptops are stolen, tampered with, and returned at the EPT Barcelona (a Pokerstars event), and it appears to be an inside job. Druff calls out Pokerstars for failing to protect its players and getting manipulated by the likely corrupt hotel security. Druff provides an after-story in the current Erik Ryland saga. The Full Tilt repayment process is to start on September 16, but certain groups of people might find themselves excluded. WSOP.com is rumored to be launching real money games ...

Colonel Nigel Fabersham makes two hard-hitting phone calls and uncovers the truth regarding two famous poker players. First, he gets to the bottom of the report that The Grinder's wife is dealing cards at a card room in Florida. Later, he uncovers who got the house in the separation involving Prahlad Friedman and Dee Luong. User "duped_samaritan" calls up and gives an update on his Harrah's AC bedbug situation. Erik Ryland calls in to talk about his success with the ...

Not one, but TWO different Justin Smiths are in trouble with the law this week. Prahlad Friedman is getting a divorce. Ridiculous "Poker Pills" site claims that a pill can make you a better poker player. Two separate poker couples -- one in Florida, one in Asia, are apparently scamming poker players. Mike Matusow fears chip dumping is occurring at the Seminole Poker Open, but the real vulnerability is even bigger. Ultimate Poker has unveiled new software, and has caused ...

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 ...

Druff describes a scary situation on Interstate 15 this week where a psycho attempted to intentionally hit his car and knock him off the road. Ken Scalir and "Angry Stephanie" call in several times, as Druff demands to know the sordid details behind Ken's spending of Druff's money at "fat girl clubs". As Druff hits the 10-year mark of being a poker pro, he talks about both what he's proud of and the things he regrets. Scammer Vladimir Geshkenbein defends ...

Eric "Sheets" Haber is our special guest, and provides a long, eye-opening interview into the world of poker staking. Druff relives a memory from 24 years ago today. Lock Poker has abandoned 2+2, and Druff breaks down what that means for their future. Melanie Weisner is accused by a 2+2 user of selling Lock funds in March at a profit, using a priority cashout system. The $175 PGA freeroll contest is announced. The sordid story of WCGRidger being allegedly scammed ...

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 ...