Lodge Austin raided by state police and TABC (1 Viewer)

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[Anthony Martino]

The April 9th deadline hit and the latest update is that they dropped the money laundering charges, but are still claiming "illegal gambling" including tying memberships, seat fees, food service, etc. as an "economic benefit from gambling".

So they STILL haven't charged anyone with any crimes, but have seized the $2 million in money/assets and it will be interesting to see how The Lodge responds.

Do they file suit to get their assets back since they haven't been found guilty of anything? Does this drag out for a year+ with some sort of settlement with no one admitting fault?

Do the authorities try to actually levy charges and win a court case to set a precedent that would shutter card clubs in Texas as we know them?

https://www.pokernews.com/news/2026/04/lodge-card-club-texas-poker-room-charges-51006.htm