"The cheating, which was first discovered by members of a popular online poker community, has been found to have been perpetrated mainly by Russ Hamilton, the World Series of Poker winner who was formerly associated with Ultimate Bet's affiliate program, according to the commission.
Another black mark against poker and the WSOP.
If this proves out, then Russ Hamilton should be banned from poker. Every Tournament Director and Poker Room Manager should ask him to leave.
The audit, which has been underway since August under the direction of Frank Catania Sr., president of Catania Gaming Consultants and former director of the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcement, has turned up the name of the main individual responsible for the scheme that siphoned more than $60 million from player accounts
It is truly sad that he brought Barry down with him, kind of. When Barry stood up for Russ, I really felt like Barry put himself in a no win situation. I mean, standing up for someone that has taken a lot of heat from people.
It would be rather interesting to hear Barry's response to this, and/or his thoughts.