California casino continues to deny involvement in Mike Postle scandal
The legal saga surrounding Mike Postle and his alleged cheating during live-streamed poker games at Stones Gambling Hall is far from over. This week, two of the defendants in the lawsuit — King’s Casino LLC (the parent company of Stones) and Justin Kuraitis, the tournament director — have filed a renewed motion to dismiss the case against them.
A Scandal That Shook the Poker World
Postle is accused of cheating during low-stakes, live-streamed cash games, allegedly winning an estimated $250,000 through suspicious and near-perfect play. The controversy erupted after members of the poker community and victims themselves raised red flags, prompting an independent investigation.
Attorney Mac VerStandig, representing a group of 12 plaintiffs, filed a lawsuit in October 2019 seeking millions of dollars in damages. The plaintiffs allege that Kuraitis not only failed to prevent the cheating but actively conspired with Postle.
Defendants Maintain Denial
In the latest court filing, Stones Gambling Hall and Kuraitis argue that the case should be dismissed on legal grounds, reiterating that:
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California law does not recognize gambling losses as damages.
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There is insufficient evidence to support the plaintiffs’ claims.
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Plaintiffs have already amended their complaint once and failed to present new, viable legal arguments.
“Plaintiffs have already had an opportunity to amend to address concerns raised by Stones,” the motion states. “In 56 pages, Plaintiffs failed to identify additional allegations they could make that would state claims for relief. They should not be granted leave to amend.”
Despite multiple attempts by the defense to have the case dismissed, the legal battle continues, keeping the poker world closely tuned to what could become a landmark case in the regulation and oversight of live-streamed poker games.
