Poker Player Accused of Stealing $88M to Fund His Career
Billy Joe Taylor, a 42-year-old poker player from Arkansas, was arrested for allegedly stealing $88 million from the state to fund his poker career. He faces up to 5 years in prison.

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Billy Joe Taylor, a 42-year-old poker player from Arkansas, was arrested for allegedly stealing $88 million from the state to fund his poker career. He faces up to 5 years in prison.
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