In the age of social media, controversies can spread like wildfire. This was the case when professional poker player and influencer, Julia “Queen of Palmdale,” came forward with accusations against Nick Vertucci, the producer of the popular poker tournament show Hustler Casino Live. Julia alleged that Vertucci made unwanted advances towards her, sparking a wave of attention in the poker community.
Allegations of Unwanted Advances Surface
Julia revealed the situation on X, formerly known as Twitter, by posting text messages that she claims were exchanges between herself and Vertucci. She declared that the “time to break the silence” had come, accusing Vertucci of using his position to harass women and “keep witnesses from speaking up.”
The messages, from September 2023, show Vertucci allegedly making inappropriate remarks. One message reads, “You’re bringing the cleavage huh? Lol you have the best (orange emoji) (orange emoji) ever! Respectfully of course…” The exchange occurred on the same day Julia appeared on Hustler Casino Live’s Thirsty Thursday show, where Vertucci was also present. Coincidentally, Julia had shared a light-hearted post that day, writing, “You say you want cleavage? Omw poker fans!!”
On Sunday, Julia expanded on her allegations, referencing a dealer named Lauren who she claimed faced even more severe harassment. Julia noted, “Every witness refused to come forward, the casino sided with Vertucci, and now Lauren has lost her job.” This raised further concerns about the environment at Hustler Casino Live.
By Monday, Julia called for Lauren to be rehired, citing recent communications with Hustler Casino Live’s management. “I have good reason to believe that the management and ownership… want to do right by their employees and patrons,” she posted. She also encouraged others to report similar experiences, reminding them that whistleblower protection is available.
The poker world now watches closely as this controversy continues to unfold, with many awaiting Hustler Casino Live’s response.
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