Repeated Offender and Three-Time Tournament Champion, Frankie O'Dell, Disqualified Amidst Allegations of Threatening Violence While Leading in Chips
Poker's always bustling with excitement, from yarns of phony kidnappings to RTA scandals, and even occasional mid-game website glitches. The latest twist comes from three-time WSOP bracelet winner, Omaha Hi-Lo Split ace, Frankie O'Dell. On Monday, he found himself embroiled in a bizarre debacle during a $400 buy-in HORSE PokerAtlas Tour event at Resorts World Las Vegas.
A video shared by the popular poker account "Man of the Library" shows O'Dell, 53, squaring off with property staff. The account's description provide some context, yet it remains uncertain what exact remarks from O'Dell led to his mid-game eviction while holding the chip lead.
While the casino has the authority to kick out any rule-breakers, this incident might not be the best timing given the casino's recent attempts to enhance its standing.
The HORSE tournament was part of a ten-trophy series on the PokerAtlas Tour in the Resorts World poker room, running from February 27 through March 10 and offering a $700,000 prize pool.
Despite searching through multiple sources, there's no information available on this incident involving O'Dell or Resorts World's current reputation management efforts in light of past scandals. If further details surface, it's possible they haven't been documented yet. Let's keep an eye out for official casino statements or updates from trusted poker news outlets for more information.
- Frankie O'Dell, a three-time WSOP bracelet winner known for his expertise in Omaha Hi-Lo Split, was allegedly involved in a contentious incident during a poker game at Resorts World Las Vegas.
- The incident occurred during the HORSE PokerAtlas Tour event, a significant part of a ten-trophy series held in the casino's poker room, which offered a prize pool of $700,000 from February 27 to March 10.
- The specific cause of O'Dell's mid-game eviction, while holding the chip lead, remains unclear, though a video of the altercation has been shared by the poker account "Man of the Library."
- Given that Resorts World Las Vegas has been making efforts to improve its reputation following past scandals, the timing of this incident might raise questions about the casino's recent attempts to uphold its standards and maintain a positive image in the casino-and-gambling industry, particularly in the realm of casino-games like poker.
