The state wants to confiscate the money found at his house — about as much as he won in the 2006 WSOP — and other assets for good. Arraignment on charges of running an illegal bookmaking operation (based in Costa Rica) is scheduled for November 7th.
Yet another fascinating poker-related shakedown legal case that could be rough on the defendant(s). But considering \”The Chinaman\’s\” connection to the mayor of San Antonio and other prominent figures — and the questionable strength of the laws he\’s accused of violating — we\’ll have to see how hard they are willing to press.