Poker Dealer Doug Caillier Shoved by Sammy Farha Loses Job

Poker player Sammy Farha was involved in an altercation with dealer Doug Caillier at Houston Social Cardroom. Farha pushed Caillier in the chest after Caillier stood up for a dealer change. Caillier posted on Facebook that he remained calm throughout the incident and tried to walk away, but Farha continued to pursue him. Caillier said he was suspended from his job and doesn’t expect to be asked back.

Farha has reportedly returned to the property despite initial reports that management had permanently banned him. Farha is known for his runner-up finish to Chris Moneymaker in the 2003 WSOP main event. However, he also has a reputation for abusing dealers, including an incident in 2021 where a dealer punched him in the face. Additionally, Farha fought with another player at Legends Poker Room in Houston in 2022.