Attorneys allege ghostwriting and evasive tactics in mounting case against controversial poker figure
The legal battle against poker player Mike Postle continues to escalate, with two new motions filed this week seeking sanctions against him. Postle, who is accused of cheating in low-stakes live-streamed poker games where he won nearly $250,000, is now being accused of evading service and misrepresenting himself in court filings.
The allegations stem from lawsuits in two jurisdictions: one in Southern Nevada, brought by poker pro Marle Cordeiro, and another in California’s Eastern District, led by multiple plaintiffs including Veronica Brill, the whistleblower who originally exposed the scandal.
The new motions, filed by attorney Mac VerStandig, allege that Postle has used an unnamed ghostwriter—likely an attorney—to draft his legal filings, despite appearing as a pro se litigant (someone representing themselves without a lawyer). One motion specifically claims Postle has been dodging attempts to be formally served in the Cordeiro case.
“While it is certainly common for pro se litigants to make legal arguments… their citations are rarely as precise as those of Mr. Postle,” the motion reads, casting doubt on Postle’s supposed self-representation. According to VerStandig, Postle’s motion to dismiss lacked any attorney listed but demonstrated legal sophistication far beyond that of an untrained individual.
If proven, the ghostwriting allegation could result in serious consequences for Postle, including court sanctions for dishonesty and obstruction.
This latest twist adds fuel to an already high-profile scandal that has captivated the poker community and continues to unfold in the courts.
