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Texas Regulators Raid The Lodge Card Club, Forcing WPT Event Postponement

TABC has offered no explanation, leaving the club closed.

Overview

  • The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission executed a Tuesday morning raid at The Lodge Card Club in Round Rock, with patrons reporting ID checks before being allowed to leave and instructions to take their chips home.
  • The World Poker Tour postponed its March 13–15 Lodge Wildcard event, citing circumstances outside its control that affect operations.
  • Co-owner Doug Polk told players their funds are safe and labeled the enforcement action a 'witch hunt,' saying he is still gathering information.
  • Round Rock police said the matter is a TABC investigation and that the local department is not involved.
  • The club told members its attorneys are working to understand the search and said no reason has been provided, while speculation about a liquor-license issue remains unconfirmed.