Scandals

Gunman Dies After Stealing Pots from Bellagio Poker Room

The Bellagio Resort & Casino has seen some sights over the years but a recent incident involving an armed man shocked poker room regulars. Breaking on March 15, a man believed to be known by local officers entered the Las...

Sheldon Adelson Legal Issues Bode Well for Wire Act Fightback

US online poker anti-hero Sheldon Adelson may have to take a break from his assault on the industry due to mounting legal pressure and failing health. With Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career in...

Ali Fazeli One of Two Poker Pros Hit with Drugs and Fraud Charges

Two poker players have been busted for fraud and drugs, proving that those with skills at felt aren’t always able to bluff the law. Feeling the wrath of the US legal system in recent days is former high stakes cash game...

Storm Brewing as Players Accuse Partypoker of Shady Tournament Tactics

Partypoker has been accused of unfair practices after a forum poster provided third-hand evidence about the way the operator mitigates overlays. Posting under the handle pp-whistle, the unknown player said that Partypoker is...

Winamax Apologizes to Customers After DDoS Attack Overcharges Servers

Winamax says it was the victim of a DDoS attack recently, making it the fourth major operator to be targeted by cybercriminals over the last few weeks. Outlining the incident on Twitter, the French poker and sports betting site...

Bad Beat: Poker Player Has to Repay First Place Winnings Six Months Later

Credit Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs with the slow roll of the year so far. The British tax authority told Adam Lulat that he must repay all £68,930 ($95,404) he took home after winning the Main Event of the second leg...

Erik Seidel and Others Sue Alleged Super Bowl Ticket Scammer Ali Fazeli

Poker pros Erik Seidel and John Juanda are suing a fellow player for more than $1 million after falling victims to an alleged Super Bowl ticket scam. Following the indictment of high stakes gambler Seyad Reza Ali Fazeli (aka Ali...

The Best and Worst of Poker in 2017

The highs and lows from the universe of poker in 2017 were grandiose enough to land one colorful character a movie deal while giving the rest of us plenty of news to chew on and discuss at the table with friends. Here are some of...

David Baazov Facing More Woes as Kenyan Charity Sues for Embezzlement  

Ex-Amaya CEO David Baazov could be in for more legal troubles after an African charity moved to sue his former company for allegedly embezzling aid funds. According to a report by Business Daily Africa, Kenyan charity Lion’s...

Mishandled Evidence Could Earn David Baazov a Reprieve in Amaya Case  

David Baazov and his lawyers have criticized the sloppy work carried out by the prosecution team leading the insider trading case against him. Outlined in a recent report by The Globe and Mail, Baazov and his legal team are...