I wasn't sure if he knew the radio show was the same site was the one which posted this not-so-positive review of JaoPoker.

So I didn't want him to start off defensive.

Turned out it didn't matter, because he knew the whole time it was the same site.

Of course he had canned answers. That's why I said I wasn't convinced. Multi-level marketers always need canned answers, because their entire setup falls apart under actual scrutiny. The best they can do is give answers like, "You need to buy into the system for $250 to show you're serious", because there's really no other way to explain the $250 initiation fee to be an affiliate.

Given that he just got into JaoPoker about 5 weeks ago (which I believe), I think this is more a care of wanting to believe what he's told, rather than knowingly scamming people.

I don't even think the owners believe they're scamming people. They probably think they invented something lucrative and wonderful, and everyone will benefit from it.

But that can be said of most failed poker sites/networks. They start with good intentions, dip into player funds when times get rough, and close up shop when the money is all gone.

This hasn't happened with JaoPoker, but that's what I see in its future.