 The drama relating to Jamie Gold's winnings from the 2006 World Series of Poker continues. The parties involved woke up on the 6th September to news of an injunction blocking access to half of the bracelet winner's prize pool from the main event.
Roger L. Hunt, a U.S. District Court Judge is expected to sign and confirm the injunction sometime soon. The court decision means that Jamie Gold will only have access to 6 of the 12 million dollars he won at the event. The other half will be held by the world-class Rio Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. Gold's legal team has until the 15th September to appeal the injunction. It is not known what decision Gold will make with regard to the legal proceedings.
The problems stem from an allegation by Bruce Crispin Leyser that Gold and he had an agreement involving merchandise advertising and profit sharing; a deal that would allow Leyser 50% of any of Gold's winnings. Leyser is now bringing documentation to back up his claim, holding and citing a cell phone message that could provide tangible proof of his claim.
Gold has admitted Leyser helped him, so the question is less one of whether Leyser should get a cut at all but instead hinges on how much of that $12 Million WSOP prize he is entitled to.
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