Mike Postle cheating allegations (FAQ in first post)
10-05-2019
, 04:22 PM
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I also wanted to send a brief overview of what I think the most likely scenario is based on the current evidence....
Taylor commentated on 7 sessions in 2019. Mike only played in 2/7 games, one 1-3 and one PLO8, neither game very deep. There is no evidence of him superusing in these sessions.
As far as Mike not superusing when Justin is out of town except for 2 sessions, I believe the answer to this can be found by the location of the poker room posted yesterday by Veronica.
As she mentioned, sometime last year the curtain was placed in between the poker table and the desk/booth. She mentions Justin and the "gentleman running the stream" were the only ones back there during the stream. Assuming this mystery "gentleman" is Taylor, I think we can conclude he was the main accomplice. I couldn't find his specific job title and am not sure if he was in the "tech room" or in the desk with Justin, but am assuming this was him for all extensive purposes. I would like any additional information on the employees involved in producing the stream and who was located where and their job titles.
Whenever Justin was on vacation, I believe he had a replacement (other floor guy who worked under him) who spent time in the desk and thus prevented Taylor from streaming to Mike. Also, whenever they needed Taylor to fill in the commentary booth, no cheating occurred.
The last open question is the method the live information was sent to Mike. Based on the PLO hand I posted last night along with other evidence. I think Mike was watching the live stream on his phone. This explains him constantly looking in his lap. I also believe he was wearing a bluetooth under his hat, but this was not the primary source of his information. I believe this was primarily used for telling him how to play hands or communicate if any unusual circumstances came up. This can explain how the changing of the cards in the 89ss was executed. Both parties would have been on the exact same page for them to execute the timing of this. As far as how the stream was technically sent to Mike, probably some type of program installed on Stones' computer.
I don't think Mike or anyone else had access to turn/river cards through bracelets, keys, etc....
Taylor commentated on 7 sessions in 2019. Mike only played in 2/7 games, one 1-3 and one PLO8, neither game very deep. There is no evidence of him superusing in these sessions.
As far as Mike not superusing when Justin is out of town except for 2 sessions, I believe the answer to this can be found by the location of the poker room posted yesterday by Veronica.
As she mentioned, sometime last year the curtain was placed in between the poker table and the desk/booth. She mentions Justin and the "gentleman running the stream" were the only ones back there during the stream. Assuming this mystery "gentleman" is Taylor, I think we can conclude he was the main accomplice. I couldn't find his specific job title and am not sure if he was in the "tech room" or in the desk with Justin, but am assuming this was him for all extensive purposes. I would like any additional information on the employees involved in producing the stream and who was located where and their job titles.
Whenever Justin was on vacation, I believe he had a replacement (other floor guy who worked under him) who spent time in the desk and thus prevented Taylor from streaming to Mike. Also, whenever they needed Taylor to fill in the commentary booth, no cheating occurred.
The last open question is the method the live information was sent to Mike. Based on the PLO hand I posted last night along with other evidence. I think Mike was watching the live stream on his phone. This explains him constantly looking in his lap. I also believe he was wearing a bluetooth under his hat, but this was not the primary source of his information. I believe this was primarily used for telling him how to play hands or communicate if any unusual circumstances came up. This can explain how the changing of the cards in the 89ss was executed. Both parties would have been on the exact same page for them to execute the timing of this. As far as how the stream was technically sent to Mike, probably some type of program installed on Stones' computer.
I don't think Mike or anyone else had access to turn/river cards through bracelets, keys, etc....
1) It was mentioned in this thread that Taylor was also at the WSOP. I can't find where now, and I don't think it was confirmed. Be great to know for sure.
2) Taylor is definitely referred to as "the producer" by comms, and feeds them info on Mike on a few occasions.
Further, we also know from comms comments, Mike and Taylor are (also) close.
That's why the 89s hand is so important. If we know for certain it was changed in 'real time' (which, as per Berkey vid yesterday isn't certain), then there really is only one remotely plausible explanation for this.
As with many things, I'm sure Stones regs and esp commentators could provide some definitive answers.
10-05-2019
, 04:31 PM
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This is from several pages back (it's the T3o call vs QhJx combo draw on a flushy T88K board that Grind on My Mind found, but I have something to add...
The commentators know it's a horrible play and discuss it for ages. And then someone in the editing booth (Justin or Taylor?) tries to justify Mike's horrible call-off by telling the commentators that the shove was smaller than they thought. That suddenly ends all debate.
https://youtu.be/PR6eMJZ3STk?t=2711
For anyone with the spreadsheet, who might know if Justin/Taylor was there that day, it's the session on January 9th, 2019.
The commentators know it's a horrible play and discuss it for ages. And then someone in the editing booth (Justin or Taylor?) tries to justify Mike's horrible call-off by telling the commentators that the shove was smaller than they thought. That suddenly ends all debate.
https://youtu.be/PR6eMJZ3STk?t=2711
For anyone with the spreadsheet, who might know if Justin/Taylor was there that day, it's the session on January 9th, 2019.
10-05-2019
, 04:36 PM
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Found something guys.
https://youtu.be/9L6DueV9aHc
Freezeframe at 21:20 for a much better view of his keys and stack than has been previously posted. Someone try to make out a car brand for these bad boys and compare to the ones that are known cheating devices
https://youtu.be/9L6DueV9aHc
Freezeframe at 21:20 for a much better view of his keys and stack than has been previously posted. Someone try to make out a car brand for these bad boys and compare to the ones that are known cheating devices
