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Poker pro Doug Polk hinted at the idea that the coronavirus could result in the cancellation of this year's World Series of Poker.
Breaking news, this just in, our top story tonight: Doug Polk says that without asians the World Series of poker cannot go on. Essentially calling them all losing players! #racist https://t.co/N3eoi2E6te
— Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler (@depaulo_ryan) February 27, 2020
Some interpretted Polk's comments as racial profiling.
Breaking news, this just in, our top story tonight: Doug Polk says that without asians the World Series of poker cannot go on. Essentially calling them all losing players! #racist https://t.co/N3eoi2E6te
— Ryan Depaulo: Degenerate Gambler (@depaulo_ryan) February 27, 2020
For its part the World Series of Poker says they are monitoring the situation closely.
The WSOP says that so far, although they are monitoring the Coronavirus situation, "all our events and schedules remain intact and are planned to go on without interruption." However, that hasn't stopped poker players from betting against it. https://t.co/qOCgtlePHE pic.twitter.com/ODnoKvXshr
— Card Player: The Poker Authority (@CardPlayerMedia) February 28, 2020
Ace King, Gambling911.com
