A poker fraudster who defrauded $30,000 by telling a 'terminal cancer falsehood' has been sentenced.

GoFundMe has recently taken steps to address a case involving a deceptive individual in the poker community. This person, Rob Mercer, engaged in fraudulent behavior by fabricating a terminal cancer diagnosis and misusing the funds donated to him for participating in the prestigious $10,000 World Series of Poker Main Event. Rob Mercer, an amateur player, confessed this week that he had dishonestly claimed to be suffering from colon cancer and had a projected lifespan of 6-12 months.

 

[Favour]

It's a good thing he got sentenced.

 

[mosesdera]

It's disappointing to hear about this deception involving cancer and poker funds. While gambling debts can occur, fabricating an illness is taking advantage of people's kindness in a wrong way. I hope Mercer realizes the impact of his actions and makes appropriate amends.