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PokerStars Blocks Chris Moorman's Account Amidst Negreanu's Controversial Comments
NewsMay 21, 2019·1 min read

PokerStars Blocks Chris Moorman's Account Amidst Negreanu's Controversial Comments


PokerStars has blocked Chris Moorman's account before the Spring Championship of Online Poker (SCOOP). Moorman's account was blocked for over 11 hours, causing him to seek help on social media. PokerStars finally responded the next day, but it is unclear if the issue was resolved.

Meanwhile, Daniel Negreanu faced backlash for his comments on top poker players. In a recent podcast, Negreanu speculated about the financial losses of several top players, including Isaac Haxton, Dominik Nitsche, Sean Winter, and Dan Shak. Negreanu's comments sparked controversy, with some players responding defensively.

Dominik Nitsche sarcastically responded to Negreanu's comments, suggesting that Negreanu's own phrase 'More rake is better' applied to his situation. Dan Shak advised Negreanu not to judge others without full information. Negreanu later apologized, stating that his comments were not meant to insult or demean anyone.

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