Few things are more valuable to a professional poker player than a solid reputation. Talented players known to be honest and upfront seemingly always have a stake. Even if they go broke, more often than not someone will lend a hand.
Unfortunately, the foundation of the poker world is a built upon money, and while many pursue it fairly, others deceive and cheat. Oftentimes such swindlers run a ruse for years, either knowing or unwittingly building a house of cards that inevitably comes crashing down.
This past summer, Ben Warrington's reputation took a hit when it was revealed that he oversold packages while competing in Las Vegas.