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Poker Pro Jared Griener Robbed After WSOP: Chilling Details Emerge
TournamentsJuly 14, 2026·1 min read

Poker Pro Jared Griener Robbed After WSOP: Chilling Details Emerge


Poker pro Jared Griener was robbed after leaving the World Series of Poker, with two men tackling him and stealing his entire bankroll. Griener shared the terrifying experience on Twitter/X.

Griener was tackled to the ground and tied up by two men who took his backpack containing his entire bankroll. The incident occurred at his Airbnb in Las Vegas, where he was staying after collecting his payouts from the World Series of Poker. Griener described the robbers as two African-American men who threatened to kill him if he moved. He managed to escape and call 911 from a neighbor's house.

Griener is a native of Huntington Beach, California. The robbery highlights the dangers faced by poker players and gamblers, who are often targeted for their cash. Las Vegas detectives are currently investigating the incident.

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