Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin Split from WPT Global Over Controversial Signing

Poker pros Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin have parted ways with WPT Global due to the signing of a controversial player. The decision to walk away from WPT Global followed the signing of Ren Lin, a player known for cheating. The decision came after they were not informed about the split ahead of time and criticized the decision to allow Ren Lin to play again so soon.

The signing of Ren Lin was a line drawn in the sand for Dara O'Kearney and David Lappin. The deal between Dara O'Kearney, David Lappin, and WPT Global lasted less than a year.

O'Kearney and Lappin had to watch the announcement of Lin’s signing play out in real time, with WPT Global announcing his signing on social media, deleting the post before then reposting the content to confirm that Lin was in fact a new ambassador for the brand. “The horse had bolted,” said O’Kearney, “and from that point on, our only priority was safeguarding our own reputations.”