Lodge Card Club Raided: Money Laundering and Illegal Gambling Allegations

On March 10, 2026, Texas authorities, including the Alcoholic Beverage Commission, raided the Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, Texas, USA. The raid was in response to alleged money laundering and illegal gambling activities. No arrests or charges have been announced as of today, and all accounts associated with the club are frozen.

Live poker in Texas is legal as long as you are operating a private club and not taking rake from poker games. Texas poker clubs charge players membership fees and time‑based seat fees. This allows the card club to offer live poker cash games and tournaments while remaining compliant with state law.

Professional poker players Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen bought the Lodge Card Club in 2022. Doug Polk denied knowledge of any crimes and made a personal pledge that all members will be made whole. In a separate post on X, he stated that he “has personally guaranteed that all player funds will be safe.” Some are calling on Doug to use his own funds immediately to repay players. Chris Porter, TABC Director of Communications, stated that the raid was executed in conjunction with an ongoing investigation into suspected money laundering and illegal gambling. The Lodge Card Club issued a statement five days after the raid, confirming that all of the club’s assets and bank accounts have been frozen. Doug Polk released a statement on X, promising to make everyone whole and denying any wrongdoing.