BREAKING: Nick Vertucci Out at Hustler Casino Live (HCL)
Hustler Casino Live co-owner Nick Vertucci is parting ways with the popular poker stream after being accused of sexual harassment and intimidation, PokerNews learned on Wednesday.
Fellow HCL co-founder Ryan Feldman informed PokerNews that "effective immediately," Vertucci would "no longer be involved with High Stakes Poker Productions."
"We look forward to continuing to deliver the best high-stakes poker content to the community," Feldman said in a statement.
Vertucci's departure comes days after former HCL regular Julia McBride accused the controversial co-owner of sending her inappropriate text messages and making unsolicited advances. She further alleged she was banned from HCL for rejecting Vertucci's advances.
After McBride came forward, other women shared their experiences of inappropriate behavior from Vertucci.
Feldman was unable to share contract details at the time of publication.
This is a developing story.
