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There has been a lot of controversial gossip surrounding Americas Cardroom (ACR) CEO Phil Nagy this past week. The poker honcho was caught making crude comments on a Twitch stream last Friday, some of which was directed towards poker streamer ‘WeePro83.’ Following the incident, ACR Twitch streamer Ruben Costa tweeted he was quitting ACR because of Nagy’s comments against his partner ‘WeePro83.’ Nagy later apologized profusely for his behavior, trying to undo the damage.
Moving on to the Landon Tice vs. Bill Perkins heads-up challenge. After a brutal Day 7 that saw Tice punching a $90,568.2 profit, Perkins managed to make a small comeback on Day 8 by booking a $10,682.21 profit. Tice is still in the lead for $95,899.18 after 3,144 hands.
Finally, there was a small celebrated win for the lead defendant in the massive $330 million defamation lawsuit filed by alleged poker cheat Mike Postle, Veronica Brill. She won a $27,745 judgment against Postle for her legal costs in defending the case.
ACR CEO Phil Nagy Apologizes After Strong Backlash For Making Crude Comments Against Twitch Streamer ‘WeePro83’
Poker is a male-dominated sport, and misogynistic comments are sadly not unheard of. But coming from a person who holds a prominent place within the industry is a major setback when it comes to bringing about gender neutrality. The latest offender was Americas Cardroom CEO Phil Nagy, who on June 11 made several crude sexual comments on a twitch stream, some of which aimed at poker streamer ‘WeePro83.’
Nagy’s comments led ACR Twitch streamer Ruben Costa, who also happens to be ‘WeePro83’s partner, to quit the ACR Stormers.
I am no longer going to be a member of the @ACRSTormers
They have treated me well and there are a lot of nice people involved with the program.
I’m sure most of you know why I don’t want to be part of it anymore if you were around this evening, I refuse to be disrespected
gl
— Ruben (@wugwugwugwug) June 12, 2021
‘WeePro83’ also took to Twitter to state that she would not be playing her Sunday session on ACR, for which she had sold action.
My apologies to the investors, but I’ll be sending out refunds for today’s package as I am unable play the schedule. Sorry for the last minute cancellation https://t.co/K2VvZqbXEk
— WeePro83 (@WeePro83) June 13, 2021
Nagy was quick to apologize to Costa.
Boy I can’t express what a POS I feel like no am I make fun of the people I like but never ever want to hurt anyone. Ruben I was out of line and apologize but if you never respond I will respect that as well. You have my respect and apology. I’m so sorry.
— Phillip Nagy (@WPN_CEO) June 13, 2021
Nagy also replied to several other tweets regarding his behavior.
Ya I crossed the line scratch that I just should have been punched in the face. GG and wish there was something I could do to make it right .
— Phillip Nagy (@WPN_CEO) June 13, 2021
You are correct.
— Phillip Nagy (@WPN_CEO) June 13, 2021
i generally don’t speak out much on these hot buttons and prefer to shitpost and meme but since i have relevant personal experience and am losing braincells seeing people arguing w/o having the correct info, here: pic.twitter.com/Yxdb9cZlb6
— Melissa Schubert (@poodawgmelissa) June 17, 2021
I’m sorry this happened, it’s OOL and unacceptable.
These concerns and objections are completely valid.
I’ve set an expectation there are no comments or behaviour of this nature going forward, and if there are not honest changes for the better, I won’t be a part of it.
— Vanessa Kade (@VanessaKade) June 17, 2021
I repeat my earlier apology to you Melissa, it was never my intention to hurt you or anyone, and I promise to do better.
— Phillip Nagy (@WPN_CEO) June 17, 2021
On June 17, Nagy issued a full-fledged apology a week after the incident happened.
— Phillip Nagy (@WPN_CEO) June 17, 2021
His apology was appreciated by many within the poker community.
Good response imo.
— Doug Polk (@DougPolkVids) June 17, 2021
Well said Phil.
— David Lappin (@dklappin) June 17, 2021
Well done, sir. I appreciate this statement and the feeling I believe is behind it.
— Jennifer Newell (@WriterJen) June 17, 2021
Bill Perkins Wins Day 8; Landon Tice Still in the Lead Just Shy of $100K!
With eight sessions of the Landon Tice–Bill Perkins heads-up challenge now in the books, things are still as swingy as ever. So far, 3,144 hands of the 20,000-hand challenge have been played, and while Tice is ahead by $95K, the latest session saw Perkins come out on top to claim a $10K+ profit.
Tice has given Perkins’s a handicap of 9 BB’s/100 hands in their two-table, $200/$400 HUNL battle over 20,000 hands on ACR – effectively a $720,000 head start for the high-rolling poker amateur.
Since the outset, the pair have swapped session victories, though a big hit from Tice this week in the seventh session put him on course to meet his tricky pre-profit target. While Perkins has bounced back on Day 8, Tice is presently dominating the challenge.
Day 7 Recap
The 384-hand seventh session took place on June 15, and it was dominated by Tice, who booked a $90,568.2 profit, taking his overall lead to $106,571.39.
Day 7: +$90,568.2
Hands Played: 384
Total Hands Played: 2791
Total: +$106,571.39
Overall BB/100: 9.55
Who doesn’t love a close match?
— Landon (@LandonTice) June 14, 2021
Watch the Day 7 action below.
Day 8 Recap
The eighth session took place two days later, on June 17. The duo played 353 hands, and Perkins made a slight comeback, registering a profit of $10,682.21. He is still trailing Tice by $95,899.18.
Session 8: -$10,682.21
Hands played: 353
Total Hands Played: 3144
Result: +95,899.18
BB/100: 7.62
Pretty “slow” day today, but definitely some fun ones.
— Landon (@LandonTice) June 16, 2021
In the aftermath of Day 8, Perkins, who loves making prop bets, found himself making another one. He claimed that if he won his heads-up challenge against Tice, he would sponsor a $200,000 prize boxing match between Matt Berkey and Rob Kuhn.
Somehow I wound offering (if I win my match w/@LandonTice ) to sponsor 200k prize boxing match between @berkey11 and @pokerguru740 . I must review my life choices immediately……. #HowDidIGetHere
— Bill Perkins (Guy) (@bp22) June 18, 2021
Poker Twitterati had a lot to say about Perkins’ offer.
I don’t have $ to offer to the prize pool but if you guys need a non-scantily clothed, middle aged mom who will never have abs to be a ring girl, I’m in. #YouAreWelcome
— Danielle Andersen (@dmoongirl) June 18, 2021
Wait to clarify, to you have to beat the spot for me and @berkey11 to box or win outright!?
— Pokerguru740 (@pokerguru740) June 18, 2021
Where can I bet?
— Jay Farber (@JayFarber) June 18, 2021
Let’s be honest, you’ll do it even when you lose to me.
You can’t pass up watching this.
Who’s gonna be on the undercard? https://t.co/22T0yB3vWe
— Landon (@LandonTice) June 18, 2021
Veronica Brill Awarded $27K in Frivolous-Lawsuit Filed by Mike Postle
Veronica Brill, the lead defendant in anti-SLAPP against Mike Postle has been awarded $27,745 in legal fees by a court in California. The Presiding Judge, Shama H. Mesiwala, decided to chop down original legal reimbursement fees filed by Brill and her team. As expected, Postle did not appear for Wednesday’s final hearing on the amount being awarded to Brill in the case. Due to Postle’s non-appearance, the anti-SLAPP ruling became enforceable and in immediate effect.
Brill and first amendment attorney Marc J. Randazza claimed $78,600. Still, the judge quickly whittled down that amount saying there was not enough legal expertise or paperwork to merit those high charges. The ruling for this case was not very complicated as Postle decided to drop his defamation lawsuit in April, making it a frivolous case.
Brill’s co-defendant Todd Witteles was awarded $27,000 in an Anti-SLAPP ruling in May. Hence, it comes as no surprise that Brill has also been awarded a similar amount as the main difference in the case was that Brill’s ruling was postponed to June 2021 due to circumstances that had nothing to do with the anti-SLAPP hearing.
Brill has the right to appeal this ruling if she feels that the amount awarded is too little. However, she is unlikely to file an appeal as she told CardsChat News, “I’m happy with the result, and I’m glad that he has to pay at least something. It feels a little bit like he’s paying something back.”
Brill had been able to defend herself in the case due to the monetary assistance of multi-millionaire and high-stakes poker player Bill Perkins.