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    PokerCentral Violating FTC Rules? DNegs, Esfandiari, Hellmuth Undisclosed Owners?



    Hellmuth "liked" this tweet, but hasn't responded.

    The reason I ask is that none of them have disclosed this in any of their promotions on social media. Daniel even has recently posted a video in which he talks about how innovative "they" (PokerCentral) are and how "they" are great for the game.

    This reminds me a bit of the CSGOlotto scandal in which two huge YouTubers made a bunch of videos about their gambling site for kids, but pretended like they had just stumbled upon it.

    The FTC has pretty clear rules on this and has recently fined companies for promoting through YouTube and Instagram personalities without full disclosures.

    I think pretending not to own the company you're promoting is even slimier than sneaking ads into your content.

     
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    I just e-mailed the guy who wrote that Variety article and asked him if he can confirm that part about DNegs and the others being owners. He responded surprisingly fast and said that's what Poker Central told him.

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    so like what's the consequences here?

    they didn't steal millions so....

    jail time?
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    IIRC it's typically about $10k per violation. Looking back, are lots of them and some pretty lol posts





    ^@9:27



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    I mean it's not a huuuuge deal, just kinda shady and rubs me the wrong way.

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    I won't be able to get properly riled up without a Black and Yellow style song about this.
    Quote Originally Posted by Jasep View Post
    I have always tried to carry myself with a high level of integrity in the poker community and I take it very personally when someone calls that in to question.

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    Great catch.

    Will discuss on radio tonight.

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    If they do own a small percentage it will be gone soon.

    PokerCentral will probably declare bankrupcty by the end of the WSOP next year.

    If they are looking to buy Poker Media, I'm sure that Poker Road Radio is for sale.






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