Posted by Dr Fro 9:52 PM
This story has spread pretty quickly. A guy lost a lot of money for breaking Party Poker's rule about only having one account. It is an interesting story, because his "crime" wasn't what actually led to his victory.
Now, if he had used two accounts to play at the same table, then it is easy to see how the crime led to a reward. But that isn't what happened; the fact that he played in a tournament under two different names in no way gave him any sort of advantage (unless he found himself at the same table as himself).
Although the infraction is minor, IMHO, I think that it is imperative that they absolutely throw the book at this guy. Online gaming can only ever be as profitable as it is perceived to be honest. Kicking this guy in the nuts will make a statement to would-be cheaters everywhere,
Random thoughts from a lawyer, an accountant, a commodities trader, an ex-Marine and a WSOP Main Event money finisher that don't know as much as they wish they did...