Poker star forfeits $2.2 million

[The Buzz]

Richard Henry Lee, one of the finalists from the 2006 WSOP Main Event, has struck a plea deal in a case involving an online bookmaking operation. He was accused of operating an illegal sportsbook out of his home in San Antonio.

Lee and four of his associates, including his son-in-law, were hit with misdemeanor charges following a 14-month investigation.

Under the deal, Richard Henry Lee will forfeit more than $2.2 million in purported poker winnings. In return, he pleaded no contest yesterday to misdemeanor keeping a place for gambling.

Read the AP report here:

http://www.kesq.com/Global/story.asp?S=7226910&nav=9qrx

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Is it me or does it seem like thats all there is lately..people being charged and made to pay massive amounts of money