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The Lodge Card Club Stays Shut as TABC Confirms Gambling, Money-Laundering Probe

No arrests or charges have followed, leaving operations frozen.

Overview

  • TABC says its investigation into suspected illegal gambling and money laundering at the Round Rock venue remains active.
  • Roughly 20 TABC agents with Williamson County Sheriff’s officers and IRS personnel executed Tuesday’s operation, and no arrests or charges were reported.
  • The World Poker Tour postponed its March 13–15 Lodge Wildcard event, citing circumstances outside its control that affect operations.
  • Players were told to take their chips home during the search, while club owners say all balances are safe as attorneys seek details from regulators.
  • The closure has cut off income for hundreds of workers, prompting local support efforts and renewed scrutiny of co-owner Doug Polk’s leadership.