EPT Berlin robbed by masked men! EPT Berlin 2010
Lately there have been a lot of reports about home poker games being robbed by masked and armed men, but now the thugs have turned their attention to the bigger stages. EPT Berlin is the latest victim with over €800,000 being stolen and hundreds of people left shocked and in utter disarray. Below you can find the current rumours and details on the events which have taken place, as well as a video of people fleeing the poker room and pictures.
A rumoured gang of six masked men armed with guns and weapons suprised the three unarmed guards who were guarding the €800,000+ prize money. Questions must surely be asked at why only three guards were guarding such a vast amount of money, especially with none of them being armed. The gunmen are rumoured to have burst in and stole the money in the ballrooms of the Hyatt Hotel where the money was being held. There have been rumours that one of the guards captured one of the robbers and was involved in a struggle with him, with some rumours even suggesting the other gunmen went back for their accomplice and shot the guard (this has been confirmed as a false rumour).
Below you can find the video of players rushing away from the tables as PokerStars ended the stream, and there are also pictures which have been posted on various forum. Everyone at InternetPokerHub.com want to let all the players and staff know we are thinking of them and hope they can get over this shocking incident. We have spoken to a few players who suggested they will be leaving Berlin and unsure as to whether they will travel and compete in Europe again unless extra security is provided.
UPDATE: PokerStars have stated there was six armed men involved in the robbery, and also stated that no-one was seriously injured. The people who created the rumours about a guard being shot really should be ashamed, this is nothing to joke about.
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