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High-Tech Cheats, 'Face Cards,' and the Mob: The Dark Reality of Rigged Poker Games

Every poker player has felt it: that creeping paranoia after a nasty bad beat, the nagging thought that maybe, just maybe, the game isn't on the level. Well, a recent federal indictment just poured a gallon of gasoline on that fire. The story involves mob ties, an NBA star, and a laundry list of ...

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From Gods to Ghosts: Poker's Most Haunting Falls from Grace

Poker creates legends overnight. We see players rise from obscurity, build mountains of chips, and bask in the glow of the final table. But for every triumphant hero, there's a ghost haunting the felt—a player who had it all and lost it. This isn't just about going broke. It's about spectacular f...