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Michael Postle Poker Scandal: Court Rules Lost Gambling Money Can't Be Recovered
NewsJune 4, 2020·1 min read

Michael Postle Poker Scandal: Court Rules Lost Gambling Money Can't Be Recovered


In 2019, the poker community was rocked by a scandal involving Michael Postle. The controversy began when 80 poker players filed a collective lawsuit against Postle for $30,000,000, accusing him of cheating in poker games at Stones Gambling Hall in California. The lawsuit claimed that Postle profited from cheating in poker games broadcast live.

After nearly a year of legal battles, Judge William Shubb ruled that lost gambling money cannot be recovered. The judge stated that there was no objective evidence to support the claims of cheating. Veronica Brill, one of the plaintiffs, expressed dissatisfaction with the court's decision, stating that the ruling essentially allows cheating in live broadcasts.

Despite the controversy, Michael Postle is scheduled to appear on Joe Ingram's podcast to explain his side of the story. It remains to be seen whether Postle will provide convincing evidence of his innocence.

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