Finally, the desired action has been taken against Nick Vertucci. After a series of serious allegations against the Hustler Casino Live (HCL) co-owner Nick Vertucci , Hustler Casino has now parted ways with Vetrucci, removing him from his position of being the co-producer of the show. From now on, Nick Vertucci won’t be involved with any High Stakes Poker Production.
The official Hustler Casino Live X account posted a statement, announcing: “Effective immediately, Nick Vetrucci will no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions. We look forward to delivering the best high-stakes poker content to the community.”
Nick Vertucci, for the next few days, has been in the news for Sexual Harassment allegations and inappropriate behavior. He came to the limelight after HCL player Julia McBride shared her experience of inappropriate behavior from Vertucci. As McBride came forward, it started a chain reaction and gave freedom to other female players to come forward and expose Vertucci.
Renowned poker players like Kitty Kuo, Arden Cho, and Ash Kardash also came forward sharing their creepy experiences with the former co-owner of HCL Nick Vertucci. Following these allegations, Vertucci deactivated his Twitter and Instagram accounts.
Support from Poker Players
Several HCL regulars have publicly supported McBride, including Nik Airball, who called out Hustler Casino to take strict action against Vertucci.
Content creator and poker player Doug Polk said, “Using a place of power to make unwanted sexual advances on women is horrific. This isn’t just being a creepy dude.” Polk also called for Vertucci’s complete removal from the show.
After Vertucci’s elimination, Garrett Adelstein said, “It’s been pretty amazing hearing several brave women come forward and seeing karma quickly take shape. By doing so, they have protected countless others from future harassment or worse.”
Why Does This Matter for the Poker Community?
The decision to remove Vertucci from HCL is a landmark move, clearly signaling that Hustler Casino will not tolerate inappropriate behavior toward women. This decision is crucial in creating a safe and inclusive environment, ensuring a safer future for female poker players.
The allegations and Vertucci’s removal from the show could inspire many more women in Poker to come forward and share their experiences of harassment and inappropriate conduct in the poker industry.
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