Overview

• Allegations emerged that finalists Jesse Yaginuma and James Carroll may have colluded through chip dumping during the heads-up match.
• The World Series of Poker has issued a statement and opened a formal investigation into the controversy.
• Tournament results have been paused pending the outcome of the WSOP inquiry.
• ClubWPT Gold’s $1 million bonus tied to the champion’s victory is on hold until the probe is complete.
• Reactions among fans and industry figures have been sharply divided over the legitimacy of the final table.