Tom Dwan, a professional poker player, alleges mistreatment by British psychiatists.
In a shocking turn of events, 38-year-old American poker player Tom Dwan has been admitted to the Park Royal Centre for Mental Health in northwest London. The admission followed a series of tweets claiming international agents were pursuing and threatening him.
The controversy surrounding Dwan's treatment has sparked a wave of concern within the poker community and beyond. Former patients have described hearing screams from the building and called the police multiple times. Some have shared their experiences in Google reviews, painting a frightening picture of cold, unprofessional, and sometimes traumatizing care.
One user recalled a past incident where they had to remove Dwan from a bar in Canada. Another spoke of terribly poor care at the clinic. These accounts echo Dwan's own allegations of being held against his will and treated with medication, without proper diagnosis or patient consent.
Dwan plans to take legal action against the clinic and the institutions involved, including the National Health Service (NHS) Trust overseeing the facility, the Care Quality Commission (CQC) which regulates healthcare standards, and the Mental Health Act Office. The latter plays a crucial role in investigating allegations of treatment misuse, legal violations, and manipulation.
The use of questionable practices, such as the use of straitjackets, isolation, electroshocks, and questionable medication, has a history in psychiatric clinics. The controversial Sectioning in the UK, which allows people to be detained under the Mental Health Act against their will, has also been criticised.
Tom Dwan intends to share his experiences in streams and media appearances, but first, he intends to take a break from social media. He has stated that a tweet from April 30, which he claimed the clinic staff forced him to write, did not reflect his actual condition or free will.
Not all members of the poker community are in agreement. Some express sympathy for Dwan, while others share their unpleasant experiences with his eccentric behavior. Daniel Negreanu, another poker player, commented on the case in a podcast, stating that Dwan's current incident is alarming, even though he has often stood out with eccentric behavior. Negreanu recalled a past instance where Dwan once asked him to remove the battery from his phone during a conversation, out of fear of being tapped.
In his tweets, Dwan requested non-medicated water and NHS bodyguards. He was denied medical care and not allowed to contact a lawyer or his family. Dwan's return to active poker participation is currently uncertain.
As the investigation into Dwan's allegations continues, the Park Royal Centre has yet to comment publicly on the matter. The events serve as a reminder of the importance of transparency and proper care in mental health institutions.
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