Overview
- GGPoker said Ren Lin is suspended indefinitely from its platform and all WSOP and partner events, while the account known as 'RealOA' received a permanent ban.
- GGPoker confiscated $346,903 for redistribution under its refund policy, with Lin covering a reported $96,380 shortfall after seizing the remaining funds from 'RealOA'.
- The company emphasized that consequences apply immediately across GGPoker, WSOP, and partner platforms, citing strengthened monitoring and hand analysis with commitments to improve detection of private communications.
- Days earlier, WSOP Tournament Director Andy Tillman disqualified Lin from Day 2 of the Super Circuit Cyprus Main Event, removing his stack for violating the GGPoker Poker Integrity Policy.
- Lin issued a public apology asserting he gained no compensation for his in-session advice, while community reaction included Daniel Negreanu calling the disciplinary steps 'pretty strong.'