Ryne Vitug’s Wager: Disbarment and Prison

And we all know how terrible Ryne is at gambling….like seriously bad.

For those just tuning into this wild ride, our former Zurich insurance lawyer turned travel-deal hustler has been hit with a massive complaint from the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC). We’re talking a Ponzi-style scheme where he promised discounted trips, concert tickets, and even “unlimited flight vouchers”. He raked in millions from hundreds of unsuspecting folks, using their cash for personal fun like gambling sprees and his own vacations, all while assuring everyone it was “fully refundable.” Classic. But most of you already know this.

But here’s the real kicker, folks: Ryne’s about to kiss his law license goodbye faster than you can say “disbarred.” I have been preaching this for over a year now, and finally judgment begins to catch up. The ARDC is throwing the book at him for dishonesty, fraud, and straight-up theft. With a rap sheet like this—defrauding 263 people and filing for bankruptcy with assets barely covering a used car—his odds of landing any decent job are slimmer than a budget airline seat. Zero chance he’ll magically turn into a high-earning professional to repay us victims. We’re left holding the bag, or in this case, the empty wallet.

Speaking of bags, let’s not forget Ryne’s tall tales about his gambling “hobby.” Under oath in front of the ARDC, he downplayed it like it was just a casual weekend flutter—claiming around $26,000 a year and maybe $1,000 every other week. Cute, right? and in his Federal Bankruptcy Filings he put that he used none of our money to gamble…. Except casino records spill the beans: He torched nearly $300,000 from 2022 to 2024, blowing through cash at places like Rivers and Grand Victoria faster than a bad hand in poker.

That’s not a little white lie; that’s a whopper worthy of its own Vegas show. And while we are on the topic of Vegas, I have had two insiders at Caesars and MGM in Vegas tell me that the losses in Illinois are going to be laughable compared to his losses in Vegas. Time will tell, but there’s still a lot of money unaccounted for. I trust the FBI is sifting through Max’s records right now and cross referencing transfers to Maria “god bless” Vitug and her most unfortunate god sisters that knew nothing was going on..ok.

But for reals if he couldn’t be honest about his losses (or literally anything else other than being a lawyer) why would anyone believe him again?

In the end, this saga’s a cautionary tale wrapped in sarcasm: Always double-check your “travel host” deals, especially if they’re from a lawyer swearing on his license.

As for us? We’re banding together, sharing stories, and maybe starting a GoFundMe for therapy. Ryne, if you’re reading this—next time, try honesty. It might not pay the bills, but at least it won’t land you in bankruptcy court and prison.

See the full ARDC Filing below.