Poker player lied about having colon cancer to raise money

Rob Mercer lied about having terminal colon cancer so that he could raise enough money to partake in the World Series of Poker Main Event, according to a new report.

Bankrolled Poker Player: 'I Did Lie About Having Colon Cancer

Poker player lied about having cancer to play in WSOP Main Event, Poker

Poker player Rob Mercer lies about cancer diagnosis to raise money to take part in tournament

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Vallejo man fakes cancer, scams poker community for sympathy, money – NBC Bay Area

Rob Mercer Admits Lying About Having Terminal Cancer

Man Who Lied About Cancer to Play in Poker Tournament Apologizes

Scammer Uses GoFundMe To Make $10K For Poker Tournament Buy-In. His Plan Backfired., Esther S

GoFundMe refunds donations to poker player who admits to lying about cancer for tournament buy-in – Orlando Sentinel

I Did Lie': Poker Player Bluffed About Terminal Cancer to Raise $30K

Poker player admits he lied about having terminal cancer to get donations - National