Official Statement: GGPoker’s Response to GGMillion$ Tournament Integrity Breach
What Happened
During the GGMillion$ final table on October 14, 2025, player RealOA actively solicited unauthorized real-time strategic advice from multiple individuals. Among those he contacted was professional player Ren “Tony” Lin, who responded to RealOA’s requests by providing coaching.
RealOA intentionally sought advice to gain an advantage over his opponent in violation of the rules at GGPoker. Lin, who acted as a coach, has acknowledged his mistake and demonstrated accountability for his role in this incident.
Statement from Ren “Tony” Lin
Following the incident, Ren “Tony” Lin was disqualified from the WSOP Super Circuit Cyprus Main Event and issued the following statement:
Tony Lin being removed from the WSOP Super Circuit Cypruss Main Event
Actions Taken
RealOA: Permanently banned from GGPoker, WSOP, and all partner platforms.
Ren “Tony” Lin: Indefinitely suspended from GGPoker, WSOP, and all partner platforms.
Restitution: GGPoker reclaimed all the funds remaining in RealOA’s account, $250,523. While $96,380 short, Lin voluntarily contributed the remaining amount from personal funds to cover the shortfall. Lin’s contribution was made from his own money and was not related to any staking or compensation from the final table. It was his personal commitment to restoring fair play.
Our Message to the Poker Community
This case demonstrates three principles:
We will prevent and detect violations. Our monitoring system and hand analysis identify suspicious activity.
Consequences are immediate. Any result from the GGPoker investigation will extend across GGPoker, WSOP, and all partner platforms worldwide.
Players are protected. When integrity is compromised, we ensure that financial restitution is made to those affected.
Real-time assistance through private communication channels remains challenging to prevent, but GGPoker’s detection and investigation capabilities will continuously improve. Competitive poker depends on trust and equal conditions. We will not allow anyone to undermine that foundation.
Case Summary:
- Incident: October 14, 2025, GGMillion$ Final Table
- Violation: Unauthorized real-time coaching during tournament play
- RealOA: Permanently banned. $250,523 returned.
- Ren “Tony” Lin: Indefinitely suspended. $96,380 contribution
- Player Restitution: $346,903 redistributed per GGPoker’s refund policy
