Shocking Poker Crime

On Monday night in New Smyrna Beach, Florida a man was shot and killed while playing in an in home poker game. Pokernews.com reports that around 9:30PM two masked men broke into the house where eight people were engaging in a rumored high stakes poker game. After a heated argument,shots were fired inside the house fatally injuring 62 year old Dennis Michael Turner.


The homeowner was known for hosting games several times a week at his home and this was not the first time his house was targeted. A few months earlier burglars made off with more than $30,000 in cash and valuables. Although the murder is the Police's main focus they are further investigating the homeowner who could potentially face charges for hosting illegal high stake poker games.