Ohio Poker Dealer Jason Saliba Pleads Guilty to Stealing Chips Out of Pots
Former JACK Casino poker dealer Jason Saliba changed his plea on Tuesday to guilty on charges related to stealing chips out of cash game pots.
Saliba was charged in November with 14 casino gaming law violations, a fifth degree felony. He also faced a misdemeanor theft charge. The now fired Ohio casino employee originally presumed his innocence. But the defense and prosecution have been discussing a plea deal for the past few months, according to the Cuyahoga County Clerk of Courts.
Poker Dealer’s Punishment
Saliba appeared in court Tuesday morning where he entered a guilty plea to nine gambling violations, a plea the court accepted. He was advised of his constitutional rights prior to doing so.
The Cleveland area resident will avoid jail time. He was informed of his non-prison sentencing, which includes minor fines and a lifetime ban from JACK Casino, which boasts one of the most popular poker rooms in the area. Saliba is also prohibited from contacting his former employer.
Saliba was indicted Oct. 28 after a player in the poker room noticed the dealer stealing chips out of a pot during a Sept. 6, 2024 low-stakes cash game. The patron then alerted poker room staff of this discovery. Casino staff reviewed surveillance footage which confirmed the player’s accusations. The Ohio Casino Control Commission was then alerted and opened an investigation.
Staff watched additional surveillance footage and discovered five other instances where the poker dealer had apparently stolen chips from cash games. Investigators now say Saliba stole chips 14 times — hence, the 14 original charges — over a one-month period. But the amount of the theft was less than $1,000.
Ohio law states that a theft is classified as a misdemeanor if the amount stolen is under $1,000 and a felony if $1,000 or above. Saliba, who resides in a western Cleveland suburb, faced up to 12 months in jail for the felony charge and up to 180 days in jail for the misdemeanor charges, but the case closed with Saliba serving no jail time, the felony charge dropped, and counts 10-16 also being dropped.
FAQ
How does account verification work?
How does account verification work? WPT Global reserves the right to request documents to verify the identity of players and prevent problem or fraudulent activity. The types of documents required are: proof of identity (ID card, passport, driver’s license), proof of address (utility bills or bank statements not more than three months old) and proof of deposit (cards or e-wallet). When requested, players must provide full, clear, color photos or screenshots of verification documents. Further information regarding account verification is available on the WPT Global FAQ page.
Who is the best WPT player?
Who is the best WPT player? Leaderboard Rank Player Titles 1 Carlos Mortensen 3 2 Daniel Negreanu 2 3 Michael Mizrachi 2 4 Fedor Holz 1
Can I play in the US?
Can I play in the US? WPT Global does not currently provide services to US players.
Is there play money on WPT Global?
Is there play money on WPT Global? There is not currently a play money option on WPT Global.
What is the WPT bonus code?
What is the WPT bonus code? The WPT bonus code is WPT777. Use this code at WPTglobal.com to get up to $1200 poker bonus. This code has been approved by WPT Global and gives new users the maximum new user offer.
Download & Play WPT Global Application In Shortly
This site only collects related articles. Viewing the original, please copy and open the following link:Ohio Poker Dealer Jason Saliba Pleads Guilty to Stealing Chips Out of Pots
