Man Flips Poker Tables in Chaos at WSOP Circuit Event

A disruptive incident at Harrah's Cherokee caused a tournament delay as staff worked to reconstruct chip stacks and resume play.

A man flipped over three poker tables during the $1,700 buy-in WSOP Circuit Main Event at Harrah's Cherokee in North Carolina.
The incident occurred during a break on Day 2 of the tournament, with 65 players remaining in the competition.
Witnesses reported that the individual claimed God told him to flip the tables; the man was removed by security and is expected to face a lifetime casino ban.
Tournament staff reviewed surveillance footage and player input to reconstruct and verify the affected chip stacks, completing the process after a delay of nearly two hours.
The tournament resumed as scheduled at Level 21 following the disruption, with all remaining chip counts verified and corrected.