Authorities in Texas have dropped the money laundering charges against the Austin area poker room, but are still investigating the club. The post The Lodge Card Club Assets Remain Frozen Despite Deadline Passage appeared first on Card Player .
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The Lodge Card Club Assets Remain Frozen Despite Deadline Passage
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The Lodge Card Club's ongoing asset freeze — money laundering investigation continuing despite dropped charges — is a reminder of the legal exposure that keeps many US players in the online space. While Texas social clubs operate in a grey area, regulated or established platforms offer clearer player fund protection: PokerStars is fully licensed in MI/NJ/PA via FanDuel, Americas Cardroom and Black Chip Poker hold a long-running US-accessible grey market position, and GGPoker is regulated in multiple jurisdictions. If you're weighing live versus online poker destinations, our room reviews break down licensing, withdrawal speed, and rakeback for the eight best online rooms.
