Valeriu Coca Cleared of Cheating in the WSOP
Valeriu Coca, The fifth placed finisher in the World Series of Poker $10,000 Heads-up no-limit event has finally had his winnings paid to him after allegations were initially raised about him cheating in the event.
Coca, from Moldova was accused of marking cards by several individuals who triggered an investigation by the tournament organisers who withheld his winnings until the allegations were fully investigated.
Once issues were brought to our attention, we immediately commenced an investigation and worked cooperatively with the Nevada Gaming Control Board. The investigation that was performed has now been completed by all parties. At this time, the matter is considered closed and the 5th place finisher in Event #10 will now have his funds released for payment.
Coca played his way in to a 5th place finish in the heads-up event with wins over Matt Marafioti, Pratyush Buddiga, Aaron Mermelstein, Connor Drinan and Byron Kaverman before being knocked-out by eventual-champion Keith Lehr.
We take integrity very seriously, as evidenced by our lifetime bans, and would enjoy nothing more than catching a cheater in our midst.
Cocoa, who denies the allegations of cheating earned $54,545 as joint 5th place finisher. Tournament winner Keith Lehr pocketed $334,430 along with the bracelet.
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