{"id":36679,"date":"2020-06-05T17:22:37","date_gmt":"2020-06-05T17:22:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/?p=36679"},"modified":"2020-06-05T21:32:48","modified_gmt":"2020-06-05T21:32:48","slug":"judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-mike-postle-and-stones-gambling-hall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pokerscout.com\/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-mike-postle-and-stones-gambling-hall\/","title":{"rendered":"Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Mike Postle And Stone\u2019s Gambling Hall"},"content":{"rendered":"
On Wednesday afternoon, a U.S. District judge dismissed a federal lawsuit<\/strong> against poker player Mike Postle<\/strong> for allegedly cheating in livestreamed cash games at Stones Gambling Hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In his action, Judge William B. Shubb<\/strong> of the Eastern District of California<\/strong> additionally dismissed lawsuits against Stones Gambling Hall and its poker room manager, Justin Kuraitis<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The dismissals represent the latest twist in a story that has, at times, captivated the poker world\u2019s attention over the last nine months. Postle\u2019s accusers first went public with their claims last September, filing their lawsuit in October.<\/p>\n The lawsuit contained multiple causes of action against each of the defendants. The lawsuit lists more than 80 plaintiffs, with Maryland-based lawyer Maurice \u201cMac\u201d VerStandig <\/strong>heading the legal team representing them.<\/p>\n All of the plaintiffs are poker players who played in games versus Postle on the \u201cStones Live Poker\u201d<\/strong> livestream which debuted in January 2018. They have alleged Postle received information about his opponents\u2019 hole cards as he was playing, thereby enabling him to win at statistically improbable rates<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Postle is alleged to have won more than $250,000<\/strong> in the games, booking victories in 94% of the sessions<\/strong> in which he played during 2018 and 2019. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs collectively sought $30 million in damages<\/strong> from the defendants.<\/p>\n In April, the defendants in the case filed motions to dismiss, their filings joined together under the one brought by King\u2019s Casino LLC<\/strong>, operator of Stones Gambling Hall. The causes of action against them covered a variety of different complaints, including negligence, negligent misrepresentation, constructive fraud, fraud, and libel.<\/p>\n In the 24-page ruling<\/a>, Judge Brill offered various reasons for dismissing the different charges. In some cases, he noted causes of action were being \u201cdismissed with leave to amend\u201d should the plaintiffs be able to provide further evidence<\/strong> to support their claims.<\/p>\n For example, the claim of negligent misrepresentation against King\u2019s Casino (i.e., Stones Gambling Hall) stemmed from the plaintiffs\u2019 position that Stones \u201ccreated \u2018an implicit representation\u2019 that players would be \u2018protected from the cheating of other players.’\u201d The plaintiffs maintain Stones was, in fact, aware of Postle\u2019s cheating and that \u201cat least one agent of Stones served as a John Doe or Jane Doe confederate of Mr. Postle.\u201d<\/p>\n However, as Judge Brill explains, the \u201cplaintiffs failed to disclose the identity of the alleged confederate.\u201d He notes that the plaintiffs have indicated a readiness to make such a disclosure and identify the accomplice \u201cby name and position.\u201d Thus has the cause of action been dismissed with leave to amend should the plaintiffs return with additional support for their claim.<\/p>\n VerStandig has already indicated that the case will be amended and brought once again<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Disappointment is not a strong enough word, but we will continue the fight with an amended pleading. In the interim, I would encourage everyone to read the judge’s opinion, which is detailed and well-written. My admiration for our clients has no bounds. https:\/\/t.co\/bt5POVWawe<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 Mac VerStandig (@mac_verstandig) June 3, 2020<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n Stones Gambling Hall, located in Citrus Heights near Sacramento, has remained closed since mid-March<\/strong> in response to the coronavirus pandemic.<\/p>\n The post Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Mike Postle And Stone\u2019s Gambling Hall<\/a> appeared first on Play CA<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" On Wednesday afternoon, a U.S. District judge dismissed a federal lawsuit against poker player Mike […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"link","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"vebbtech_seo_disable_yoast":false,"vebbtech_seo_hide_author":false,"vebbtech_seo_hide_date":false,"vebbtech_seo_hide_factchecker":false,"vebbtech_seo_fact_check_enabled":false,"vebbtech_seo_post_reviewer":0,"vebbtech_seo_post_review_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-36679","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-link","6":"category-news-category","7":"post_format-post-format-link"},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLatest twist in livestreamed poker cheating saga<\/span><\/h2>\n
Judge explains dismissal, leaves door open for plaintiffs to amend<\/span><\/h2>\n
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