Poker pro Matt Stout accused of assault at a private Las Vegas game; CSOP releases statement.

Matt Stout, founder of the Charity Poker Series of the Year (CSOP), has been accused of assault during a private poker game in Las Vegas, with the video sparking widespread discussion on social media. The CSOP has launched an internal investigation.

A video recently surfaced showing poker player and founder of the CSOP charity poker series, Matt Stout, allegedly assaulting someone during a private poker game in Las Vegas.

Longtime gambler and poker player Aaron "Daliman" O'Rourke shared a video of the incident (which occurred last Tuesday) on the X platform. O'Rourke, the alleged victim, has filed charges, but initially did not publicly accuse Stout of assaulting him and his 18-year-old daughter (who was filming the incident).

"I am currently out of town dealing with private family matters. I will make any appropriate statements once I return and have the opportunity to review the facts and consult with the relevant parties," Stout told PokerNews, who is currently in North Carolina visiting his critically ill father.

The incident escalated rapidly.

According to O'Rourke, the conflict stemmed from Stout's displeasure at his ex-girlfriend waiting outside to talk to him, which led to an argument between the two poker players. O'Rourke's daughter defended her father, which resulted in Stout verbally abusing her.

"Do you think it's funny to me to show manners to a grown man?" O'Rourke's daughter asked Stout.

"You owe me $20,000, and you dare talk to my fucking daughter like that?" O'Rourke said to Stout before asking when he would receive repayment. He told PokerNews that he brought up the debt issue solely because of the way Stout spoke to his daughter.

O'Rourke expressed his frustration with Stout's treatment of his daughter after letting him live in his home, adding that Stout had promised to pay off the debt "by April" but had not yet done so.

The video then shows Stout escalating the verbal argument into a physical altercation, which was only stopped when another person inside the house tackled him.

Stout's past with his ex-girlfriend

In his lengthy tweet series, O'Rourke stated that he started playing poker with Stout years ago at the Aria in Las Vegas. The two became friends and eventually regularly attended Stout's weekly family poker games, accompanied by Stout's then-girlfriend, Katie Morgan.

According to Daliman, the friendship began to cool as a $20,000 debt remained unresolved and Morgan and Stout (who have a son together) went through a painful breakup. Morgan, an adult film star, a regular at the CSOP, and a contender for the 2026 World Series of Poker (WSOP), accused Stout of violence in a tweet that was part of a string of tweets from Daliman.

"He was an extremely violent partner, both verbally and physically. He would break doors and furniture in my house when he was enraged, screaming and hurling insults, and repeatedly hitting his head with his fists and random objects," Morgan wrote, adding that she left Stout a few months ago.

Morgan went on to say that since she kicked Stout out of her house, he had been involved in physical altercations with his friends, including Daliman. She said he also "publicly smashed my windshield after a hockey game."

CSOP Response and Poker Community Taking Sides

The allegations on the X platform sparked a heated debate, with one side arguing that the incident was exaggerated and the other supporting Daliman. Mike Matusow defended his longtime friend Stout.

While some share Matusow's views, many others disagree, including Caitlin Comeskey, who criticized those she said defended verbal and physical abuse of women.

Brian Kip, Vice President of the Charity Poker Series of the Year (CSOP), released a statement to PokerNews.

"We are aware of the video circulating online involving our founder and president and are conducting an internal investigation. The behavior depicted in the video does not reflect the values or mission of the Charity Poker Series. Our organization remains committed to bringing communities together, raising critical funds and increasing social awareness for the nonprofits we proudly support."

"Our focus remains on serving our charitable partners, donors, volunteers, and the communities that rely on our collective efforts," Kip said.

Stout is known in some circles of the poker world for hosting the CSOP, and is also a poker player. He hosts family games in Las Vegas, and according to The Hendon Mob, his live tournament winnings exceed $4.6 million, including eight WSOP Circuit rings and 306 cashes across all WSOP branded events.

PokerNews will continue to provide updates as the situation develops.

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