In this episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Chad, Ben and Mike react to the latest updates from The Lodge Card Club raid story. Criminal charges were not filed against The Lodge Card Club in Texas on Thursday as the 30-day civil asset forfeiture deadline approached. But the poker club's money will remain in the state's possession.
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Authorities KEEP $2m From The Lodge Raid | PokerNews Podcast #955
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