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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.

Tony Gregg Turns "Spring Training Mode" into Championship Victory at PokerGO Cup #7 $10,000 NLH

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In the 2026 PokerGO Cup Event #7 ($10,000 No-Limit Hold'em), 67 players participated, with Tony Gregg ultimately defeating Darren Elias at the final table to claim the championship. The two reached an ICM (In-Game Merchant) agreement during the heads-up stage, retaining the $10,000 stake to continue their title battle. Gregg ultimately won the $173,075 stake. The tournament was full of exciting moments, with Gregg narrowly surviving by hitting a King on the river in a crucial hand, then staging a remarkable comeback to ultimately claim the title, providing a perfect "spring training" experience for the upcoming summer events.