PokerNews · Mar 15
The Lodge Issues Statement; Assets Frozen & Still No Charges Filed
The LodgeThe Lodge Card Club issued a fresh statement on Sunday, March 15, providing an update on the situation that has left the Texas poker room closed following a raid by authorities earlier in the week.
The Round Rock venue, co-owned by Doug Polk, Andrew Neeme, and Brad Owen, confirmed that all of the club’s assets and bank accounts have been frozen as part of the ongoing investigation.
In the statement posted on X, the club said it understands the concern among players and staff, particularly with more than 200 employees affected and players holding chips or waiting on tournament payouts.