Michael Borovetz, I believe he tried to scam me at McCarran Airport 6-22-14 - Page 3 - Poker News

WTF?

I met this guy ages ago from the poker school online days and he seemed like a decent guy and ran into him on occasions in the East coast or LV.

it has been a few years since I ran into him and if the story is 100% accurate, it pretty disappointing to read about this situation.

The detail from the OP appears to be pretty damming so it looks like another player succumbing to the dark side of poker. Damn!

06-24-2014 , 09:29 AM

#53

GrindPokerAllDay

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Last time I checked, poker doesn't make you hang out at the airport to try and scam people.

06-24-2014 , 09:56 AM

#54

Parts Unknown

Pooh-Bah

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tinytim2006

If he's a frequent poster he's definitely seen the thread. Why isn't he here defending his name?

He's prob still stuck at the airport...

06-24-2014 , 10:25 AM

#55

sharpyetblunt

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Nice post. Most people just let this kind of **** slide so he can scam some other unsuspecting fools.

06-24-2014 , 10:32 AM

#56

Chuck Bass

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Wtf. *eyeroll*

06-24-2014 , 10:47 AM

#57

kerr

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Click link for replies

https://twitter.com/realcharder30/st...00029929357312

06-24-2014 , 10:50 AM

#58

kerr

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Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 4,900

Borgata Spring Open, Player Profile: Mike Borovetz

http://borgataspringpokeropen2013.bl...-borovetz.html

06-24-2014 , 10:55 AM

#59

Rob999

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Quote:

Originally Posted by GrindPokerAllDay

For reference purposes, aside from the alias we know 'PSUMike1999' it is believed that Michael Borovetz goes by the following aliases as well:

H Michael Borovetz
Henry Michael Borovetz
Michael H Borovetz
Henry Borovetz

If you are approached by an unassuming man with any of these aliases please do NOT give him your money. I repeat, do not give him any of your money.

You missed one. High Pitch Eric

06-24-2014 , 10:59 AM

#60

kerr

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gzesh

“Michael Borovetz”, wearing a Penn State cap

Story checks out

06-24-2014 , 11:01 AM

#61

NoxKo

journeyman

Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 260

Here's an idea.

Don't give money to strangers.

Duh.

06-24-2014 , 11:01 AM

#62

Luck3yChance

old hand

Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1,901

Played with him several times in AC and he is one of the most annoying and miserable people ever. Always berating dealers players and creating a scene.

06-24-2014 , 11:04 AM

#63

SNGplayer24

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another reason why live poker is so terrible

06-24-2014 , 11:12 AM

#64

Rob999

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In his defense maybe Sandusky had his way with him?

06-24-2014 , 11:15 AM

#65

VP$IP

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gzesh

The guy pissed me off because his act is bad for Las Vegas, bad for people who really need help, apparently tried to acquire my card for future efforts, traded on religion, and apparently is raising his bankroll through "crowdfunding" with a fraud twist.

How did he do that?

06-24-2014 , 11:22 AM

#66

idlikeadrinkplease

adept

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Quote:

Originally Posted by VP$IP

How did he do that?

I'm gonna assume OP is Jewish. Help out a fellow Jew...Lots of guys use this angle. Pretty disgusting.

06-24-2014 , 11:22 AM

#67

TheStuntman

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posting to sub, microwaving the popcorn.

06-24-2014 , 11:26 AM

#68

UCBananaboy

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When did beggars start begging for more than a few dollars? Damn

06-24-2014 , 11:33 AM

#69

SuperSwag

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Maybe his scamming finally caught up with him. Airport is good cause the victims are less likely to be 2+2 regs. He finally got caught. Or maybe he degened all his money away.

06-24-2014 , 11:34 AM

#70

+rep_lol

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looool psumike has been pure aids on here for as long as i can remember

06-24-2014 , 11:38 AM

#71

illdonk

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Quote:

Originally Posted by sharpyetblunt

Nice post. Most people just let this kind of **** slide so he can scam some other unsuspecting fools.

If somebody needs a special warning to avoid falling for that story, they probably shouldn't play poker.

Last edited by illdonk; 06-24-2014 at 11:47 AM.

06-24-2014 , 11:46 AM

#72

sharpyetblunt

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Quote:

Originally Posted by illdonk

If somebody need a special warning to avoid falling for that story, they probably shouldn't play poker.

Im sure this isnt his only way of scamming.

06-24-2014 , 11:49 AM

#73

bwslim69

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kerr

Click link for replies

https://twitter.com/realcharder30/st...00029929357312

Quote:

Originally Posted by Luck3yChance

Played with him several times in AC and he is one of the most annoying and miserable people ever. Always berating dealers players and creating a scene.

+1 to all of it...super annoying and lol at poker

06-24-2014 , 11:52 AM

#74

moki

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Quote:

Originally Posted by afwoods

Confirmed:

http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/18...-3-mu-1349984/

Quote:

Originally Posted by afwoods

http://www.scambook.com/company/view...chael-Borovetz

This thread is amazing.

06-24-2014 , 11:52 AM

#75

DUCYdonk

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Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 764

I still can't figure out why someone would use their real name with a total stranger if they were trying to scam them ...
Maybe scammers aren't geniuses. IDK

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