Mon, 08/22/2011 – 06:37 – PokerPages Staff

Jose ‘Girah’ Macedo is reported to be facing severe consequences for his part in the external super-user scandal which rocked online poker a fortnight ago after Lock Poker revealed that they are pursuing legal action against the teenager.

Supposedly, Macedo lost his position as a member of the Lock Poker Elite Pro Elite team earlier this month following allegations and a subsequent admission that he had scammed players who had taken part in a Skype Strategy group. Macedo also had his account banned permanently.

Lock Poker are reported to have revealed that the lawsuit will be filed in the coming months though the details have not been finalized. Eric Lynch, Room Manager for Lock Poker, made a statement on behalf of the popular poker room on the TwoPlusTwo forums.

“We do realize that ongoing silence can lead to people jumping to conclusions. What happened goes against the very core of our player based philosophy and we intend on exercising our legal rights in the most severe degree. We will keep you updated as things progress.”

Macedo first hit the headlines in February after recounting his remarkable story of spinning a small deposit into seven figures at the online cash game tables. However, his time with Lock Poker was littered with scandals. ‘Girah’ was disqualified from the Bluff Pro Challenge in April for multi-accounting.

The scandal has also seen the poker community question the integrity of Macedo’s close friends Dan ‘jungleman12′ Cates and Haseeb Qureshi. Cates admitted to playing under various aliases on European poker sites last week while Qureshi lost his job as a CardRunners Instructor after he also admitted to multi-accounting.

Mon, 08/22/2011 – 06:50 – PokerPages Staff

Although London may not be Las Vegas, it definitely exudes its own poker charms. If you happen to be in this part of the world then these are the best places to gamble.

The Casino at the Empire
This is the biggest casino in the capital. Re-opened in June 2007, the Empire Ballroom, once a Victorian music hall, holds the main attractions: 30 gaming tables along with four bars and two restaurants. Crystals, showgirls and a lack of windows gives this casino a real Las Vegas feel. There are also restaurants, bars and clubs for further entertainment.

G Casino
Located in Soho, this casino offers a wide range of games, including roulette, poker, blackjack and numerous slot machines. Open until 6am daily, there’s also a late night bar, live entertainment and plasma screens showing the latest sporting events to keep you there until the early hours.

The Colony Club
For sophistication and glamour, The Colony Club is the more exclusive way to enjoy a game of poker. It offers more than 20 gaming tables where you can play blackjack, American roulette and baccarat among others. There’s also a private gaming room available for those who like a little privacy while playing.

Crockfords
Established in the early 19th century this casino is the oldest private members gaming club in the world. Based just off Park Lane, Crockfords offers the best in gaming within Mayfair. Built fit for the likes of aristocracy, it manages to still pull this off elegantly.

The Victoria Casino
Grosvenor Victoria Casino is home to one of the biggest poker rooms within Europe. Known locally as ‘the Vic’, it can seat 250 players and competitions and cash games run everyday. Players can enjoy blackjack, roulette, dice and variety of slot machines.