TournamentsMay 10, 2021·1 min read

Patrick Leonard's Honesty Costs Him SCOOP Titles

Patrick Leonard's honesty has cost him the chance of winning the SCOOP Player of the Year title after he pointed out that he had some points added in error from a 13th place finish in a $1,050 event. Patrick Leonard was in contention for both the high stakes and overall Player of the Year titles. PokerStars awarded Patrick Leonard the $45,000 he would have won if everything stayed as it finished.

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