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Borgata Chipgate Mastermind Gets 5 Years in Jail
On Thursday, Christian Lusardi (pictured), the mastermind behind the so-called Chipgate at Borgata, was sentenced to five years in jail. According to the Associated Press, "Lusardi also must pay...
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Christian Lusardi Officially Indicted in Borgata Chipgate Scandal
A year-and-a-half after allegedly introducing counterfeit chipsinto the opening event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open, Christian Lusardi(pictured) was officially indicted. According to the Press of Atlantic City, on...
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Alleged Borgata Chipgate Mastermind Jailed for Copyright Infringement
Last week, Christian Lusardi (pictured), the alleged mastermind behind the Borgata "chipgate" scandal, pled guilty to two federal charges: copyright infringement and trafficking in counterfeit labels. He earned a...
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Members of Final 27 in Borgata Tournament Marred by Fake Chips Sue
After last month's decision by the New Jersey Division of Gaming Enforcementregarding the "Chipgate" scandal at the Borgata Winter Poker Openin January, it was thought that was the end...
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Resolution Issued in Borgata Chipgate Scandal
It has been three long months, but we have a resolution in a tournament marred by fake chips at Borgatain Atlantic City. New Jersey gaming officials and Borgata announced...
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Borgata Debuts High-Tech Tournament Chips After Counterfeiting Fiasco
The Borgatain Atlantic City has taken the initiative to beef up security in its poker tournaments by introducing brand new chips boasting several modern-day features designed to thwart counterfeiters....
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Victims in Borgata Tournament Marred By Fake Chips Still Awaiting Resolution
To start off 2014, the opening event of the Borgata Winter Poker Open was canceled when 27 players remained after officials found "a significant number of counterfeit chips." The...