Lock Poker Pursues Legal Action Against José "Girah" Macedo

Macedo’s ex-sponsor Lock intends to exercise its “legal rights in the most severe degree.”


Another Blow to Online Poker's Reputation

Whether involved directly or not, all players have the right to be infuriated by the recent scandal that engulfed the online poker community last week.


Qureshi Admits to Chip Dumping to Girah; Retires From Poker

Girah won Lock Poker’s BLUFF Challenge in April because I chip dumped $100k to him, admits Qureshi.


Qureshi Admits He Used Macedo's Account; Lock and CardRunners Issue Statements

Lock Poker officially announces the end of Girah’s “pro” contract and CardRunners drops Qureshi as the “Portuguese Prodigy” scandal continues to unfold.


José “Girah” Macedo Admits to Hole Card-Sharing Scam

Lock Poker and PokerStrategy.com distance themselves from Macedo after he admits to cheating fellow high stakes players for over $30k.


Multi-Accounting Scandal Surrounds Portuguese Prodigy

José “Girah” Macedo was disqualified after winning the Lock Poker Challenge.


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