Two-Time WSOP Champion Brent Carter Faces Federal Charges in the USA

Brent Carter, a two-time WSOP bracelet winner, is accused of federal crime in the USA. The 72-year-old poker player, who earned nearly $3,100,000 in live tournaments throughout his poker career, faces up to five years in prison and one year of probation for "deceiving federal law enforcement officials".

Carter sent packages containing white powder to the New York Gaming Commission, which was later found to be harmless. The packages were sent as a prank, but the FBI did not find it amusing. The FBI has accused Carter of "deceiving federal law enforcement officials".

Carter's poker career spans over two decades, with his two WSOP bracelets won in the early 90s. He has not shown any significant results since 2015. His poker career was preceded by a career as a professional jockey, which was cut short by accusations of fraud in 1976.