Poker Fraud Alert

Druff plays and analyzes four of the recently-released "Makar tapes" where Russ Hamilton secretly taped a meeting regarding damage control after the UB superuser scandal. Former UB programmer Jack Bates comes on to discuss the tapes and some of the UB employees with whom he had contact. User "NaturalBornHustler" tells us about sportsbook BetOnline apparently cheating him and purposely delaying/refusing his cashout requests. Chico Loco calls BetOnline to complain about the way they've treated him and other customers. Druff gives ...

Brandon "Drexel" Gerson returns to the show, and we discuss the unfortunate "Jasep scandal", where trusted user John "Jasep" Sepulveda stole many thousands of dollars from PokerFraudAlert users and the 22Q charity. Original UB programmer Jack Bates makes a surprise call to us, and sheds some light about the UB software and the early days there. We play and analyze the 7 tapes provided by Travis Makar, which appear to be incriminating Greg Pierson and Russ Hamilton. But are the ...

Ethics are a big source of discussion as Druff discusses PLOL's $1100 rolling of Pokerstars. The curious situation of badguy23 versus Bovada is analyzed. Pokerati Dan makes his PFA debut, and discusses the apparent lack of funds at Face Up Poker. Druff reads a letter from a trusted informant regarding the Lock Poker cashout situation. We give an update to the ZOOM tournament debacle at the Pokerstars PCA. Druff and SrslySirius discuss the fallout from last week's prank call to ...

SrslySirius guest-co-hosts in Brandon's absence. Alvin Finklestein calls a well-known poker pro about an actual content theft issue. We talk about the increasingly troubled situation at Lock Poker and the responsibility of their sponsored pros to take interest in the situation. We discuss the poorly run Pokerstars PCA tournament that cost entrants around $40k in wasted buyins. We analyze the situation with user "Yebsite" and the identity theft issue surrounding him. We discuss the GTECH online casino games at Betfred ...

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 ...

Johnny "Jasep" Sep guest co-hosts in Drexel's mysterious absence. We talk about Gobboboy's mom's false-but-ugly accusation against one of her son's friends. Erick Lindgren's gambling rehab and admission of owing millions of dollars is discussed. We talk about the cancellation of Jennifer Harman's reality show, and look into the life of one of her crazy castmates. We warn the community about Cedric Brazeau, accused of drugging and hacking Thai poker players. Druff gives reasons why you shouldn't donate to the ...

Karina Jett is our special guest tonight, in her PFA Radio debut. SrslySirius comes on to talk about his "rage call" from Matt Marafioti. We discuss Blair Rodman and his relationship with both Russ Hamilton and disgraced training site Poker Players Academy. We debate whether Daniel Negreanu is famous enough to attract women based upon his fame alone, and call random Craigslist car ads to see if they know him. We play the clips of the teaser for Negreanu's Millionaire ...

El Chico Loco tries to claim a free cruise, with hilarious results. We talk about Chris Levick's response on PFA to the accusations against the Poker Players Academy. We discuss the little-reported murder last week in the Excalibur lobby. Druff talks about the faliure of the Reid/Kyl online poker bill, and what it means for the future. The closure of several Merge network skins is discussed. We talk about Dutch Boyd's attempt to sell his Bellagio bracelet on eBay, as ...

While we usually discuss fraud and scams, user "badguy23" gives us a look at the other side of the coin, where he tries to trick a sushi restaurant into replacing on a nonexistent order while on-air. Limitles calls in and gives his Christmas list for the radio hosts and the forum's other users. Colonel Nigel Fabersham interviews an Aria floorman about their new Multi-Hand poker tables, but a weird twist occurs during the call. We discuss the failure of the ...

In this action-packed, lenghty show, we've got plenty of humor, fighting, and abstract craziness, but only a little real poker content. We play clips of Jennifer Harman's terrible new TLC reality series, which starts on December 9. Chico Loco, now working for the Mexican Western Union office of Nueva Huerta, calls up a California gambler who attempted to use Western Union to send $30 in gambling funds to a friend. "Muck Ficon" calls in, and antagonizes "limitles" to call into ...

Appropriately on Thanksgiving's "Black Friday", convicted online poker payment processor Chad Elie does a lengthy interview with host Todd "Dan Druff" Witteles. He is open and frank about the world of poker payment processing, Black Friday, Daniel Tzvetkoff, Full Tilt, and many other interesting topics.

Druff does this show solo, as Drexel is MIA. Druff goes over the recent PPA statement about their meeting with the DOJ, regarding the delay of return of Full Tilt money to US players. Update is given on the state of LTE Poker. Druff shares his thoughts about the timetable for both the Full Tilt money return and legalization of online poker in the US. The rise and fall of Jeff Madsen is discussed, including his newest effort to become ...

We attempt to reach the starring actors of "The Hangover 3" while they're filming at Caesars. The Presidential election is analyzed, with a focus on how it will effect the legality of online poker. We talk about busted payment processor Chad Elie (who will be on the show in the very near future), and his revelations about Howard Lederer. Druff questions why telemarketing fraudster Jeremy Johnson, who was clearly involved in the Black Friday mess with SunFirst Bank, was never ...

We talk about the WSOP Final Table with 3 players left, giving updates is it progresses. We analyze the decision by Merge to end player-to-player transfers, and what that means for the future. We give an update on the Cantor Gaming Sportsbook Director arrest from last week, and talk about an interesting female defendant in the case. Druff gives his opinion on the partnership between Zynga and Bwin/Party. We talk about the One Drop Tournament being renewed, but having its ...

We play and mock clips of the terrible new poker reality show "teaser" featuring Johnny Chan. Update on Venetian robbery report and chip-cashing troubles of last week. We talk a little about the recent troubles at Party Poker where players are spontaneously switching to become one another. Breaking news about the Cantor Gaming sportsbook director arrest is given, and Druff shares his own anecdote regarding Pinnacle Sports, which is related to the recent arrests. Ken Scalir calls in to talk ...

We talk about Howard Lederer brazenly playing live poker again. We discuss Daniel Negreanu's videoblog trashing Lederer, as well as Haralobos Voulgaris' accusations against Daniel. The appointment of durrr and Isildur as new Full Tilt pros is discussed. Druff and Drexel give tips on how to cash out $500-and-up chips at Las Vegas casinos, in light of stories regarding the Venetian recently giving people the third degree. Alvin Finklestein calls up the Venetian to report that his elderly clients, Mordecai ...

We introduce new recurring guest Dave Lerman, a former Hollywood insider who tells an especially seedy story about a sexual encounter with LaToya Jackson. Jasep of vegaspokerradio.com is our special guest third host for this episode. We talk about Cyndy Violette's odd plea for as little as $20 to help open her new Las Vegas vegan restaurant. We discuss Brandon Cantu's complaint that he was "robbed" of a bracelet at the WSOP Europe. We touch on Gus Hansen's appointment as ...

Druff plays clips of parts 3 through 7 of the infamous "Lederer Files" interview, and analyzes them. Drexel returns to the show and talks about his weekend hanging out with Druff. We have a long conversation with Ken Scalir and his angry friend Stephanie. Rawwolf/Slim T calls in while Ken is on the phone, and is remarkably subdued. Druff gives an update on the gutshot.com scam, and also talks about a high limit account being hacked on Lock Poker. This ...

Druff analyzes Hour #1 of the Howard Lederer Pokernews interview, clip by clip. Russian player "Gnuborg" calls in with the help of a translator to tell us about 888.com cheating him via an unfair money seizure since February. Alvin Finklestein finally reaches "Nene", a really large girl who was involved in a dinner bill scam against Ken Scalir. Onestep calls in but demands money to talk about his gay sex life. Druff did this show solo tonight, as Drexel was ...

Druff does this show solo. He talks about the Partouche Poker Tour scam & gives his reaction to the statement by owner Patrick Partouche. Caesar's possibly selling the WSOP is discussed. Daniel Negreanu's comments are covered, regarding Mason Malmuth's treatment of the 22Q Foundation Ironman Podcast. Druff analyzes the latest Howard Lederer legal defense, and talks about the current status of the AP/UB potential sale. The state of online poker in Nevada is discussed, including the South Point and new ...