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Though “Ellen’s Game” is perfectly legal in California, it is a high-stakes poker game — similar to the one depicted in the Oscar-nominated movie (inset) — and insiders have exclusively told
The National ENQUIRER the daytime darling gets gangster on her guests if they step out of line!
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“Ellen’s
very serious about the game. When she loses her temper, people are terrified!” our source snitched. Invites to Ellen’s home casino are restricted to top industry execs, staffers on her talk show and her A-List pals, such as
Chelsea Handler,
Olivia Munn (left),
Melissa Etheridge and
Amy Schumer, according to sources.
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“Ellen is
extremely selective about who she invites to the table,” the mole squealed. “But once you’re in, you’d better be ready to handle her massive mood swings! When everyone arrives, Ellen’s always clowning. Then she not only gets very focused,
but also very dark.”
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At a recent game, one guest was unable to keep up with the high-stakes pots, which can reach hundreds of dollars a hand! And that’s when the Queen of Mean made her entrance! “Ellen started raging at this person — even accusing her of ruining her game!” dished a spy on the scene.
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“The energy around the table was very tense. Ellen threw a tantrum, and her screams echoed through the halls as frightened guests looked on in sheer disbelief," said the snitch. “It was like watching a Dr. Jekyll-and-Mr. Hyde transformation. She really became a monster. It was truly terrifying!”
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As Ellen ranted at her guest, the woman became so mortified, she quickly folded her cards and fled the $18.6 million oceanfront property Ellen shares with wife
Portia de Rossi — just to avoid further embarrassment!
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As The ENQUIRER has reported,
Ellen’s unpredictable mood swings are the stuff of
Hollywood legend. According to insiders, the Emmy Award-winning star heaps abuse on talk show staffers behind the scenes, even pushing some close to staging a mutiny!
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“After hours, staffers get together and talk about ‘Queen Ellen,’ ” a source exclusively told The ENQUIRER. “A few have even quit because of her behavior! They’ve been trying to organize people
willing to confront Ellen about her dictatorial ways and appeal to her better nature. They’ve even discussed a staff walkout!”
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Insiders spilled to The ENQUIRER that working on the show was like “walking on eggshells.” Ellen — who also hosts “Ellen’s Game of Games” — has reportedly chucked things across the room if it’s too warm or too cold on the set!
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