Poker Fraud Alert Radio Special - 06/27/2025 - The Chip Dump Heard 'Round the World

This is a 3-hour special with full coverage of the WSOP Millionaire Maker Chip Dump Scandal. Time stamps are as follows.... (0:00:00): Background on the situation.... (0:22:03): Druff goes over several hands during the chip dump and analyzes them.... (0:47:02): Announcer David Tuchman finally remarks during broadcast that something is wrong.... (1:00:41): The immediate aftermath.... (1:06:10): Who is really at fault here?.... (1:14:43): Is this an issue at all, or totally okay?.... (1:19:42): WSOP tweets about it... then deletes them.... (1:24:25): Druff has a solution for this.... (1:39:33): Did the WSOP's rule against dealmaking cause this to occur?.... (1:52:24): Mark Seif makes a hypocritical comment about the matter on X.... (1:56:59): Will Nevada Gaming get involved?.... (2:02:05): What is going to happen in the future regarding rule changes?.... (2:13:35): If Druff were in this position, what would he have done?.... (2:18:34): What is ClubWPTGold's position on all of this?.... (2:23:27): Druff provides the overall takeaway of the situation.... (2:32:15): July 2nd postscript gives several important updates.

Timestamps are as follows.... (0:04:02): New mandatory WSOP+ App has been mostly well-received, but now registering and following WSOP has greatly changed from before.... (0:23:05): WSOP contract employee Kevmath claims that you can buy into events by credit card with zero fees and it's labeled as a purchase -- but there's a small catch.... (0:34:41): Player listed as "SuckMe69" on WSOP+ App almost embarrasses WSOP by winning first summer bracelet.... (0:51:32): @WSOP X account, now run by a "social media team", posts video of a super boring hand in the early stages, apparently not understanding what the public wants to see.... (1:16:45): Recent flooding forced closure of "secret" tunnel entrance to Horseshoe/Paris self-parking lot.... (1:22:25): Tom Dwan has meltdown on plane into Heathrow airport, gets detained for weeks at mental hospital, claims on X that JD Vance promised him this wouldn't happen.... (2:13:58): MGM Vegas resorts now charging $25 to get plates and napkins with room service.... (2:29:36): Fontainebleau under investigation by Gaming for giving $2m credit to a known bookie, Damien "DJ" Leforbes.... (2:43:19): Resorts World craps the bed again -- this time involving a Mr. Beast event.... (3:10:53): Space Cadet: Katy Perry's residency at Resorts World lost millions, and now she's not invited back.... (3:29:14): Another Vegas area journalist killed -- this time by crazy roommate.... (3:45:16):T wo young men hit with federal charges over car-follow robberies of patrons of major LA poker rooms.... (3:57:35): Druff gives his thoughts about RFK Jr making the COVID vaccine inaccessible to most Americans under 65.

Topic begins at (0:02:03) mark: Sportsbettor Thomas McPeek claims Caesars in Indiana and Iowa refused to pay him rightfully won $800k worth of sports bets.... (1:24:45): PropSwap massively bungles social media response to customer who got cheated by another user.... (2:21:46): ACR fires Nacho Barbero after Nacho admits on PokerGo that the site isn't trying to catch cheaters.... (2:35:23): Harvey's Lake Tahoe to become "Caesars Republic Lake Tahoe", but what is Caesars Republic?.... (2:56:10): Evan Glusman, son of owner of iconic Vegas restaurant Piero's, accused of threatening to kill employees and own father after getting fired for allegedly taking out an unauthorized loan against the business.

This is part 2 of the episode from 4/1/25.... Topic begins at (0:07:54) mark: Mojave Desert and Las Vegas History: Barbary Coast, Bill's, The Cromwell, and soon... Vanderpump?!.... (0:38:08): Ebony Kenney is the latest "goofball" ACR pro to have been caught using GTO Wizard during the ACR Venom series.... (1:02:08): Maurice Hawkins gets boost by eliminating player with 3 left at WSOP Circuit event, despite having worst hand.... (1:31:32): Update: George Janssen, who claimed he was kidnapped and extorted for money, under investigation by FBI for faking story & stealing from banks.... (1:42:51): Ali Imsirovic BANNED from Texas "Champions Club" for being a general poker cheat.... (1:48:24): GGPoker buys Nick Vertucci's share of Hustler Casino Live.... (1:57:01): Mike Holtz alleges Resorts World allowed two Spanish pros to get away with blatantly cheating.... (2:18:48): Move over Terrrance Watanabe!! Bruno Mars might have lost over $100m to MGM properties.... (2:29:21): MGM Rewards modifies program to give more benefits starting March 25.... (2:42:47): Whiskey Pete's gets waiver to remain closed, retain license through December 2026, plus LV might get new airport.

This is part 1 of 2, of the show broadcast on 4/1/25. Timestamps of topics are as follows... (0:20:59): Announcement: PFA Radio call in numbers don't work, only can text show for now.... (0:24:44): Daily Fantasy Sports site PrizePicks SCAMMING users, including Druff, with misleading promotions.... (1:00:55): Chicago man wins $389k parlay sports bet on BetMGM, but found out it was cancelled -- who was in the right?.... (1:23:18): Update: Bovada/Ignition resolves tournament underpays.... (1:29:25): Druff comments: John Oliver criticizes sportsbetting expansion.... (2:12:32): Resorts World laying off as many as 400 employees, also paid huge fine for Gaming violation.... (2:39:38): Prerecorded interview with Druff's friend Trevor Garner, who talks about being abused via the legal system by a well known Los Angeles radio personality. Trevor passed away from pancreatic cancer just 3 days after this interview from his hospital bed.... Part 2 will be posted within a few days.

This episode is a combination of two mini-episodes from 3/12/25 and 3/14/25. Another one will follow soon.... Topic begins at (0:12:34) mark: Notice: Skype will be dead on May 5 -- how does this affect PFA Radio?.... (0:26:37): Bovada VIP player stiffed out of $87k in TikTok ban bet, PFA helps him.... (1:22:03): Bovada/Ignition tournament system glitch over weekend of March 8 leaves hundreds or thousands of players underpaid or no-paid their winnings.... (1:50:00): Texas / Canadian poker player Mark Toulouse passed away during tournament at Texas Card House Dallas.... (2:03:25): Founders Card again kills Caesars Diamond benefit, this time permanently.... (2:17:04): Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority agrees to pay $8.25 million to A's to wear Las Vegas patch while they play in Sacramento.... (2:30:21): YouTube makes new policy against videos promoting illegal online gambling sites.

This is part 2 of the show which aired on 2/9/25.... Topic begins at (0:08:54) mark: Update: Steve Jacobs, aka "stevesbets", in NY Supreme Court over sportsbetting bearding fraud matter.... (0:40:04): Leon Tsoukernik, controversial former owner of Kings Casino in Czech Republic (and King's Lounge at WSOP) almost died Michael Jackson style via propofol overdose.... (0:50:09): Vegas surprisingly empty during Super Bowl weekend -- why is this?.... (1:05:56): MLB umpire Pat Hoberg fired for gambling-sharing account with a poker pro.... (1:14:13): Two Vegas women who murdered tourist in Caesars Palace sentenced to just 10 years in prison.... (1:27:50): Caesars likely to massively downgrade free 4 drink benefit from Las Vegas properties for Diamond Plus and Elite members.... (1:40:55): Caesars had enticing 10x tier credit promo in January in Vegas market, but flubbed status upgrades in February due to system bug.... (1:52:59): Druff has updated PFA guide to earning Diamond/Seven Stars cheaply.... (1:58:30): Commerce Casino has closed all of its safe deposit boxes, being the last card room in LA to do so.... (2:07:58): Kenny Chesney will have residency at the Sphere in mid-May, Druff tells story about his Chesney concert experience in 2001.... (2:26:16): Just say NO to "CNF" fee at certain Vegas restaurants -- You can legally refuse to pay it!.... (2:34:34): Longtime Vegas entertainer "Cook E Jarr" has died at 73.

Topic begins at (0:04:22) mark: Where has PFA Radio been? Why it's been a staggering 7 weeks since the last episode, and what can you expect in the future?.... (0:46:02): ACR pro "Nacho" Barbero in controversy after photo of his online play shows GTO Wizard on his screen.... (1:22:50): Famed Supreme Court lawyer Thomas Goldstein in trouble with IRS for evading taxes on poker winnings & paying chicks to date him.... (2:22:17): Gambling coaching scammer Christopher Mitchell loses Facebook acccount after attacking PFA regular Lee Bradbury in weird rant.... (3:04:14): Jamie Gold cares about your teeth and gums.... (3:21:07): Well-liked old school poker figure "Miami" John Cernuto said to be on hospice care, then passes away.... This is part 1 of the show. Part 2 will be posted as a separate episode within a few days.

Topic begins at (0:22:43) mark: Justin Bonomo forced to remove keffiyeh at TV tables of WSOP Paradise Super Main Event, Twitter gets mad.... (1:21:00): WSOP Super Main Event appeared to be pace to massively miss $50m guarantee... until some things happened.... (1:37:35): RIP Amanda Stinchecum, friend of PFA Radio.... (1:55:02): Mojave Desert & Las Vegas History: Whiskey Pete's and Primm, plus the story of the recent closure of Pete's.... (2:21:58): Druff massively bricks ClubWPT freeroll, loses to video gaming influencer.... (2:40:14): Former Resorts World president Scott Sibella loses gaming license.... (3:14:10): FTC mandates end of junk fees, resort fees.... (3:53:22): WSOP announces 2025 dates.... (4:09:55): Hawk Tuah girl finally speaks after 2 weeks of silence following crypto memecoin scandal.... (4:31:46): Druff reviews "PizzaCake" in Harrah's Las Vegas.... (4:40:55): Druff backed off from Vegas blackjack game before he could play 10 hands.... (4:50:36): Nevada may legalize private poker games in casinos.

Topic begins at (0:12:05) mark: Announcement: Huge "Robert Gray Memorial Freeroll" (at least $900) rescheduled -- to take place on December 21.... (0:17:12): Druff wins seat to ClubWPTGold in separate contest from PFA, will join PFA winners in pursuit of $1m top prize.... (0:23:44): Frenzy and excitement on Twitter regarding ClubWPTGold seats, some pros feel they are owed free seats.... (0:38:33): Vanessa Kade attacks bencb789's recent sponsorship, then gets into flap with Ryan Depaulo.... (2:14:21): WSOP bracelet winner Cory Zeidman pleads guilty to $25 million scam involving fake insider sports info.... (2:27:18): WSOP changes rule regarding assistance from the rail, after Jonathan Tamayo scandal.... (2:39:35): Ethan "Rampage" Yau fell for another stupid scam.... (3:01:05): No good deed goes unpunished: Druff attempts to help scam victim, gets blocked and ghosted when victim falls for same ruse again.... (3:36:26): Druff's blood pressure has gone up to a semi-dangerous level.... (3:41:24): PFA Radio listener claims Fontainebleau host charged him over $2000 after he left property, for supposedly comped room.... (4:01:03): Man shot dead at South Point in Vegas after tense standoff with police.