Diving Into The Lodge Affidavit – Is this the End of Texas Poker? | PokerNews Podcast #946
In the 946th episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad Holloway, Mike Holtz, and Ben Ludlow shoot a show devoted to examining the recently-released affidavit against The Lodge in Texas, which was raided by authorities last Tuesday. What were the details of the warrant? Find out here.
Plus, Doug Polk recently issued a new statement and is committed to making sure players are taken care of. But what do the details of the affidavit mean for the future of The Lodge and Texas poker in general? Well, unfortunately, it doesn't look good. Find out why in the latest episode.
Find out all about those stories and more in this week's episode of the PokerNews Podcast! Oh, and be sure to check out the audio version of the PokerNews Podcast that is available on all major podcasting platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and SoundCloud.
Time Stamps
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | Welcome to the Show |
| 01:00 | The Lodge issues new statement |
| 05:09 | WPT postpones event |
| 09:30 | No formal charges filed at this time |
| 15:00 | History lesson on the rise of poker in Texas |
| 22:00 | Why no one should be gloating |
| 24:30 | What did Brad Owen have to say? |
| 26:00 | Speculation abounds |
| 31:40 | Poker should just be made legal |
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