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Editor's Note: After publication, a source requested to have their name redacted from this article. HOPEDALE, MASSACHUSETTS, USA (Poker Uncensored) – Poker Uncensored has learned that Nicholas Maderia is accused of stealing money and defrauding multiple poker players. Mr. Maderia, who also uses the name “Nick Medar,” is alleged to have stolen thousands of dollars from people who used him as their agent to play in online poker clubs including PokerBros and ClubGG. In July 2024, <redacted> made allegations against Mr. Maderia, stating in a Facebook post [1] that Mr. Maderia stole $7,300 from him. Mr. Maderia, when asked about the money, then blocked communications from <redacted>. One source, who requested to remain anonymous, told Poker Uncensored that Mr. Maderia owed someone approximately $4,000. A person who reached out to Mr. Maderia to advise him to “settle up asap [as soon as possible]” with people he owed money to posted on Facebook that they were blocked by Mr....

Open records, including transparency over who is winning money in casino gaming, is integral to ensuring the integrity of gaming and public trust and confidence in gaming operations. Without the public being able to clearly know who won something and is receiving money, the public cannot have confidence that the results of a contest, sweepstakes, etc. are legitimate. In California, State Law mandates that the “your full name, the name and location of the retailer who sold you the winning ticket, the date you won and the amount of your winnings, including your gross and net installment payments, are matters of public record and are subject to disclosure.” In New Hampshire, the State Lottery Commission argued in Court that it is necessary to publicly disclose winners, so the public knows that “they are bona fide lottery participants” and that there are “real winners.” By failing to disclose the results of a poker tournament, the public cannot be assured that there are truly legitimate ...