Whereas it’s been greater than 5 years since critical dishonest allegations on Stone’s Stay rocked the poker world, the saga is again within the highlight as whistleblower Veronica Brill has launched a brand new video sequence detailing her experiences and assertions.
God Mode is concentrated totally on Mike Postle and Brill’s allegations that he cheated, however all through different people are launched together with Roger Bailey, the person accountable for brining live-streamed poker to Stone’s Playing Corridor.
Brill detailed her historical past with Bailey within the first episode whereas making non-cheating allegations in opposition to his character. The 2 hadn’t communicated in over 5 years, however each not too long ago agreed to a joint video interview with PokerNews. Under are some highlights and excerpts from the interview, however you possibly can watch the complete interview in full within the video beneath.
*Bailey first agreed to an interview and requested if Brill may be invited. She subsequently accepted the invitation.
What’s God Mode?
God Mode relies on an unpublished e-book that Brill wrote after the COVID pandemic detailing her experiences surrounding the Postle dishonest allegations.
“I used to be working with a small manufacturing firm to attempt to put collectively a little bit miniseries on my model of the story, however that ended up falling by. So, I used to be like, you already know what, I will simply launch it on my YouTube channel.”
The sequence, which is slated to be roughly 10 episodes and has already launched seven episodes on the time of publication, focuses on the folks, locations, and issues involving Stone’s Stay and the explosive dishonest allegations that adopted. A type of talked about within the first episode was Bailey, who initially introduced Brill into the commentary sales space.
“I used to be inspired by many individuals to simply inform the sincere fact in my expertise and every part that I went by,” Brill defined, “and Roger and I had been pals when it began.”
Try the primary episode of God Mode beneath (the Bailey half begins on the 08:20 mark):
Who’s Roger Bailey? What Allegations?
Whereas the identify Roger Bailey could not resonate with the poker lots, he has been across the poker trade for a very long time and is a widely known determine on the West Coast.
In 2014, he was accountable for launching Two Pair Stay, which might finally turn into Stone’s Stay, and his relationship with Stone’s Playing Corridor lasted for roughly six months.
“How a lot would it not price? All people has a worth.”
“When Stones and I agreed to separate, I did not know any of those accusations that Veronica made; they got here to mild afterwards, to see what’s taking place now, it is attention-grabbing,” Bailey mentioned within the interview.
The accusations Brill made in Episode 1 included Bailey being “a little bit of degenerate gambler” and “generally a drunk.” Moreover, Brill alleged that Bailey went on an influence journey, fraternized with waitress and different females, and one time got here within the sales space and requested her, “How a lot would it not price? All people has a worth.”
“Which, you already know, within the grand scheme of issues, of all of the interactions I’ve had with males, weren’t that unhealthy,” mentioned Brill. “I do not suppose Roger’s actions align with the way in which he sees himself, however he was power-tripping on me. He did say these issues to me within the sales space. Every little thing I’ve mentioned was true.”
She additionally clarified: “Roger did not sexually harass me, contact me, something. He was drunk. He drunkenly mumbled how a lot all people has a worth. I pushed him out of the way in which. I walked out of the sales space. That was it. I did not push him out of the room. He did not seize me in any approach. The best way he tries to painting himself doesn’t match his actions, and that is high quality.”
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Bailey Denies Allegations
Whereas Brill was essential of Bailey, she additionally gave credit score the place credit score was due.
“He was the rationale why Stone’s Stay Poker was there,” she mentioned. “I believe if he had stayed, there would not have been dishonest, though I am not fairly positive.”
Bailey vehemently denied Brill’s accusations and cited an absence of remark from Brill’s co-commentator Jake Rosenstiel, who was supposedly within the sales space when the allegations occurred, in addition to from Stone’s administration.
“The third level is should you actually consider that occurred, there would have been video proof – as a result of we’re in a on line casino – of you pushing me out of a sales space,” Bailey mentioned of Brill’s assertion in God Mode that she pushed him out of the sales space after inappropriate conduct.
Brill responded, “I pushed you out of the way in which. I did not push you out of the sales space. And you already know what, Roger, in your protection, you had been drunk, so I am not stunned that you do not keep in mind doing it.”
Afterward within the interview, Bailey mentioned, “There is not any proof of this. Veronica has a historical past of this, and that is a horrible factor … The thought of God Mode relies on plenty of your opinions and fabrication.”
What About Postle & Kuraitis?
Brill and Bailey’s affiliation predated Mike Postle showing on stream and was effectively earlier than the allegations of dishonest had been made. Even so, Bailey is aware of Postle and his scenario, which Brill introduced up within the interview.
“It isn’t like I’ve Mike’s again; I am pleasant with Mike,” Bailey admitted. “What I do know is simply the details, that they did every part they might probably do to seek out the dishonest.”
At one level, Brill mentioned, “Mike [Postle] and Justin [Kuraitis] ruined Stone’s Stay as a result of it was a extremely cool stay stream.”
To which Bailey shortly retorted: “If you happen to had been to ask me, Veronica ruined Stone’s Stay. The explanation I believe you ruined Stone’s Stay is due to the lies and of the unhealthy coronary heart and of the eye that you simply want and the willingness to do no matter it takes to get that focus. That is why you ruined Stone’s Stay and you probably did it with none care or concern.”
Bailey particularly cited Justin Kuraitis, whom he felt Brill used to exchange him.
“Whether or not [Postle] cheated or he didn’t cheat, you removed Justin Kuraitis, and let me inform you what you’ve got finished to this poor man. you destroyed his life and you do not care since you do not care whose life you destroy … Justin Kuraitis will not be the person that this lady is portray … the person gave every part he probably may to his job, to be higher at his job.”
Brill responded: “I actually didn’t suppose I used to be gonna be on right here with this Mike Postle sympathizer and blaming me for ruining the stay stream, actually. Justin and Mike Postle cheated. Roger, you possibly can’t even admit to the dishonest.”
What’s Subsequent?
Each Bailey and Brill got the chance for final feedback, with the previous going first.
Bailey: “The accusations that Veronica made, it is defamation actually, she’s libeled me a sure approach, but when Jake [Rosenstiel] is such your good friend since you mentioned it, I might extremely encourage Jake to succeed in out to me. I would additionally encourage Jake to take any video platform that he likes and say his viewpoint, That is it.”
Brill: “Every little thing I mentioned in God Mode was based mostly on my true expertise. If I did not expertise it, I would say it was rumour. If I’m I speculating on one thing, I say I am speculating, however what I mentioned was true. I am not taking it again. I can’t be saying something on social media about you, Roger. I will not be citing your identify anymore. After that is finished, I am closing the e-book on it … I’m going to go away it alone after this.”
Chad Holloway
PR & Media Supervisor
