Former NFL player Adrian Peterson got into a fight with another player after a hand A poker night at a Houston social club turned chaotic when former NFL star Adrian Peterson got into a physical altercation over a disputed hand. The incident took place on May 27 at JokerStars, a private club popular among local
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Texas Poker Player Arrested During Game After Allegedly Murdering Parents
Benjamin Frakes was taken into custody Tuesday at the Doghouse Poker Club A man accused of killing his parents was arrested earlier this week while sitting at a poker table in Cypress, Texas. Authorities say 39-year-old Benjamin Frakes was taken into custody Tuesday at the Doghouse Poker Club, a popular card room located roughly 25
Texas Poker Player Seeks New Trial in Fraud Case
Anthony Hutchison is looking for ways to stall the case from seeing a courtroom Anthony Hutchison, a high-stakes poker regular and former professional athlete, is pushing for a new trial following his conviction on multiple federal charges linked to a bribery and fraud scheme involving the Houston Independent School District (HISD). The verdict was handed
Counterfeit Chip Operation Uncovered at Texas Poker Room
The Texas Card House uncovered the scam quickly, but still hasn’t caught the crooks A poker room in Dallas is dealing with a counterfeit chip case that has sparked concern among players and staff. The Texas Card House recently uncovered fake chips being used at its Dallas location, prompting swift action from management and local
Texas Poker Player Found Guilty of Fraud
Anthony Hutchinson faces 21 counts of fraud and bribery Anthony Hutchison, a former NFL player and familiar face at high-stakes poker games in Houston, has been found guilty on all 21 counts related to fraud and bribery. A jury in the US District Court for the Southern District of Texas delivered the verdict after a
The Lodge Card Club in Texas Adds New Investors
Several poker players are joining Doug Polk in helping the poker room succeed The Lodge Card Club in Texas has expanded its ownership group with two well-known poker personalities, Nikhil “Nik Airball” Arcot and Ethan “Rampage” Yau. Doug Polk, one of the existing owners, announced in a recent YouTube video, highlighting their influence in the
Las Vegas Sands Reverses Course on Texas Casino
Local resistance has forced the casino to shift gears in the Lone Star State After facing strong public opposition, Las Vegas Sands has decided to withdraw its plans for a casino in Irving, Texas. The company’s proposal, which included a large-scale resort, initially featured casino gaming but was met with resistance from residents and local
Texas City Changes Zoning Laws That Could Help Ease Casino Development
The city of Irving appears ready to support a casino even if the state isn’t A proposed resort and casino in North Texas moved one step closer to reality after the Irving Planning and Zoning Commission voted in favor of rezoning land for the potential development. The decision, which passed by a narrow 5-4 vote,
Any Plans for Casinos in Texas This Year Are Officially Off the Table
Lawmakers have confirmed that they will block any attempt to legalize casinos or sports betting Hopes for legalized casinos in Texas have been shut down for another year after a group of Republican lawmakers made it clear they would not support any proposals on the issue. A coalition of 15 GOP legislators, including 12 newly
Texas Lawmakers Advance Cryptocurrency Reserve Legislation
The state is one of several that are interested in maintaining cryptocurrency reserves Yesterday, as President Trump was signing a federal cryptocurrency reserve bill, Texas lawmakers advanced a bill aimed at establishing a strategic reserve for Bitcoin, further cementing the state’s position as a key player in the digital currency space. The bill, SB-21, was
Texas Police Raid, Shut Down Westlake Poker Room
The Copa Club was the latest target in the ongoing dispute over poker clubs in the state Authorities in Texas shut down the Copa Club poker room in Westlake following a raid by the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department. The club, located in the Fort Worth area, announced its closure on Instagram, citing “unforeseen circumstances” but
Poker Cheat Ali Imsirovic Forced To Abandon Texas Tournament
Imsirovic’s antics continue to follow him as he tries to get back to the tables Ali Imsirovic, once a dominant force in high-stakes poker, found himself removed from a major tournament in Texas over the weekend. The Bosnian-American player, who previously admitted to online cheating, attempted to compete in the $1,500 Champions Club Winter Poker