When Poker Cheaters Get Caught

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Several poker players, including Mike Postle, Ali Tekintamgac, and Phil Ivey, have been involved in cheating scandals, leading to legal action and accusations within the poker community. These incidents have raised concerns about fair play and security measures in casinos, highlighting the need for stricter regulations and oversight in the industry.

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  • Mike Postle was accused of cheating in poker games by allegedly receiving real-time information about other players' cards through his phone, leading to suspicions of unfair play and legal actions against him and collaborators.
  • Various high-profile poker players like Ali Tekintamgac and Phil Ivey have faced cheating scandals in the past, showcasing the prevalence of unethical behavior in the poker community and the significant consequences cheaters can face when caught.

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Recent questions

  • What cheating scandal involved Mike Postle?

    Stones live broadcast poker cheating

  • Who was Ali Tekintamgac and what was he guilty of?

    German poker pro, fraud in 2014

  • What cheating scandal involved Phil Ivey?

    Exploited card defects for baccarat winnings

  • What controversial poker hand involved Robbie Jade Liu?

    Poker hand against Garrett Adelstein at Hustler Casino Live

  • What was the outcome of the cheating scandal involving Ali Tekintamgac?

    Imprisonment for fraud in 2014

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Poker Cheating Scandals Rock Gambling World

  • Mike Postle, a poker player, was accused of cheating during a Stones live broadcast in September 2019, with suspicions arising due to his unusual gameplay and winning streak.
  • Postle was suspected of receiving real-time information about other players' cards through his phone placed in his lap, allowing him to consistently win despite his plays going against poker's optimal strategies.
  • Postle accumulated around $250,000 in profits from low-stakes tables between 2018 and 2019, leading to accusations and legal actions against him, Stone's Gambling Hall, and an alleged collaborator, Justin Caritis.
  • Ali Tekintamgac, a German poker pro, was found guilty of fraud in 2014 for using casino employees and media members to peek at opponents' cards, leading to his imprisonment.
  • Phil Ivey, a renowned poker player, faced a cheating scandal in 2014 when he exploited card defects to win over $9 million in baccarat games at various casinos worldwide.
  • Ivey and his accomplice, Kelly Sun, used edge sorting to identify specific cards, leading to their significant winnings before being caught and ordered to repay the casinos.
  • Robbie Jade Liu's controversial poker hand against Garrett Adelstein at Hustler Casino Live in November 2022 sparked a viral scandal, with suspicions of cheating and a divided poker community.
  • Despite investigations by Hustler's Casino revealing no substantial evidence against Liu, an employee was caught stealing chips from the table, highlighting security issues at the casino.
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