Poker Player Accuses Group of Scamming Him Out of Nearly $500,000

Mark Klang, a 30-year-old poker player, has accused a group of individuals, including well-known poker backer Paul Dlugozima, of scamming him out of nearly $500,000 during blackjack games. The accusations were made on the 2+2 poker forum.

Klang, who has a history of gambling problems and has been arrested four times, detailed his experiences in a lengthy post. He mentioned that Paul Dlugozima, known as Zima421 on the 2+2 forum, is a well-known poker backer and co-owner of the stable Eli Fox. Klang alleged that Dlugozima and his partners scammed him out of nearly $500,000 during blackjack games at Dlugozima's home.

During one of the blackjack sessions, Klang won $84,000 but was later scammed out of most of it. He mentioned that he was introduced to John Reisener and Anthony 'Starfish' during one of the sessions. Klang also stated that he was under the influence of alcohol and cocaine during the games. The accusations have sparked controversy within the poker community, with many players expressing their opinions on the matter.