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Sammy Farha Banned for Life After Punching Dealer in Poker Game
NewsOctober 23, 2026·1 min read

Sammy Farha Banned for Life After Punching Dealer in Poker Game


Sammy Farha, a former TV poker star, has been banned for life following an altercation with a dealer. The incident occurred during a PLO cash game at Houston Social. Sammy Farha allegedly punched veteran dealer Doug Caillier. Doug Caillier was treated at an ER and filed a police report.

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