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Florida Crusher Goes on a Heater in Las Vegas

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In the 2026 PokerGO Cup Event #8: $10,000 No-Limit Hold'em event, Florida pro Filipp Khavin emerged victorious, winning the $2 10,000 prize and securing his second title in the series. He had previously won Event #2, becoming one of the few two-time PokerGO Cup champions in this year's event. The final table featured renowned pros such as Ben Grise, Andrew Lichtenberger, Nicholas Seward, and Darren Elias. Khavin ultimately defeated Ben Grise heads-up, securing the victory with a runner-runner flush. He currently leads the series standings with 443 points, slightly ahead of Brock Wilson, who also has two titles. The PokerGO Cup still has one final event remaining: the $15,000 Championship.

Texas' Largest Poker Room Under Investigation: The Lodge Card Club Accused of Money Laundering and Illegal Gambling

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The Lodge Card Club, Texas's largest poker room, was recently raided by law enforcement, with officials confirming the investigation is related to suspected money laundering and illegal gambling activities. The operation was led by the TABC Financial Crimes Unit, in conjunction with the local sheriff's office and the IRS. Approximately 20 agents participated in the raid. No arrests or charges have been made so far, but the club remains closed, and a reopening date has not yet been determined.

The Lodge Card Club Issues Statement Following Raid; Facility Remains Closed

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The Lodge Card Club, a well-known poker room in Texas, remains closed after a raid by the Texas Alcoholic Beverages Administration (TABC). The club issued a statement to its members saying it has not yet received a clear explanation from the authorities regarding the reason for the raid, and its legal team is actively gathering information. No employees or players were arrested in the operation, but the scheduled World Poker Tour (WPT) event has been postponed. As a poker room owned and operated by prominent poker figures such as Doug Polk, The Lodge has experienced rapid growth in recent years, and this incident has drawn attention to its future operational direction.