Zero tolerance for Vertucci's behavior
Casino owner, Nick Vertucci, dismissed from Hustler Casino following harassment accusations by Veronica Brill.
In a shocking turn of events, Hustler Casino Live's Co-Owner and Showrunner, Nick Vertucci, is under fire for serious allegations of sexual harassment. These accusations come from multiple sources, set off by a string of claims by poker regular, Julia 'Queen of Palmdale.'
This Wednesday, Hustler Casino Live broke the news that Vertucci would "no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions," the company responsible for Hustler Casino Live.
It all began when Julia 'Queen of Palmdale' shared her accusations against Vertucci on X, claiming he used his control over the livestream poker show to harass women and silence witnesses.
Matters took a turn for the worse as poker pro Veronica Brill spoke out in a video interview with Craig Tapscott from Poker Org. Brill, a co-host on the Nick Vertucci Show podcast with Vertucci himself, described him as a "liar" and "manipulator." She went on to share some text screenshots of their exchanges.
Brill bares it all
Brill revealed in the interview that her newfound understanding of the situation with Vertucci compelled her to go public with her own revelations. Given her close association with him, she felt it was essential to share her experiences. Among her statements, she explained that she found Vertucci creepy when they first met and demanded he change his behavior for them to work together.
Brill repeatedly claimed that Vertucci was trying to "manipulate" the situation in his favor. She expressed embarrassment about believing his lies in regards to his treatment of women, as apparent in the text messages she shared between them this week. Vertucci attempted to downplay the situation by describing himself as "a flirt," while Brill maintained that he was trying to manipulate the situation in his favor.
"How do you want me to say that you're a victim every single time something happens when it's so many women, and you even did it to me when I first met you," read one of Brill's messages.
Julia kicks off the storm
On Tuesday, Julia From Palmdale shared text messages between her and Vertucci from September, which appeared to show unwanted advances towards her. She called upon the poker world to share their similar stories about Vertucci:
Julia later revealed that a dealer on Hustler Casino Live, Lauren, was let go after making "FAR WORSE" harassment claims against Vertucci. She claimed that the casino sided with Vertucci in that case, meaning that Lauren had to go.
Other pros have come forward in support of Julia and Brill's messages. Nik Airball shared a post on X expressing his shock and disgust at Vertucci's behavior and his "gross misconduct" towards Julia, Lauren, and other women. Doug Polk, meanwhile, urged Hustler Casino to remove him from the show.
[It's important to note that as of April 2024, there are no verified or publicly available reports or credible sources confirming any sexual harassment allegations against Nick Vertucci. Verifying with up-to-date and reliable news outlets or official statements is crucial for accurate information regarding developing stories like this one.]
- Poker pro Veronica Brill shared her concerns about Nick Vertucci's behavior in a video interview, describing him as a "liar" and "manipulator."
- Brill's statements against Vertucci were prompted by a growing awareness of his alleged misconduct, which she found unsettling even during their initial encounter.
- In the wake of these allegations, other celebrities and poker professionals, such as Julia 'Queen of Palmdale' and Nik Airball, have come forward with their own stories of Vertucci's questionable behavior.
- The ongoing saga surrounding Vertucci's alleged misconduct has touched upon various aspects of entertainment and pop-culture, highlighting the importance of addressing such issues head-on in the industry.
