TheVOid DQ'ed? (Xpost)

[KneeCo]

pokernews article

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In a story that swirled through various poker-discussion forums for two weeks, PokerStars had been conducting an ongoing investigation into allegations about the winning account, "TheV0id", in its recent World Championship of Online Poker Main Event. Recently, Stars confirmed that TheV0id had indeed been disqualified, bumping all other finishers up one spot. The body of the text posted by a Stars security representative read as follows:

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Among the biggest beneficiaries of the decision are runner-up account 'ka$ino', who now collects a $1.378 million first prize, an increase of over $530,000 from his previous winnings, Stars-sponsored pro Vanessa 'LadyMaverick' Rousso, who jumps from third to second for an increase of nearly $250,000, and Josh Arieh, who confirmed his identity as original sixth-place finisher 'nitbuster' in an exclusive interview with PokerNews' Steve Horton days later. Arieh picks up an extra $75,000 based on the latest adjustment.

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[THAY3R]

Isn't Arieh banned on PS?

[KneeCo]

Why would he be?

[Ansky]

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Why would he be?

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o8 collusion i thought?

[pokerstudAA]

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Isn't Arieh banned on PS?

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What is most interesting is Josh Arieh was accused of colluding with Big Cy (Mark Wilds) and as I believe received an under-the-table suspension and ban. Josh Arieh also used his wife's (Angela) account atl angela until being asked to stop by stars as Angela doesn't even play poker.

Arieh finished 6th in the WCCOP ME under the screen name "nitbuster." Josh Arieh, who confirmed his identity as original sixth-place finisher 'nitbuster' in an exclusive interview with PokerNews' Steve Horton days later. Arieh picks up an extra $75,000 based on the latest adjustment. LINKY

Arieh plays under the screen name "razorbax"
Arieh also played under the name "atlangela"

atl angela: Started playing on February 2nd, 2002, stopped playing July 7th 2003.

razorbax: Started playing September 21st, 2003, stopped playing April 10th, 2005.

nitbuster: Started playing on May 1st 2005 and until now. LINKY

[rabbitlover]

From the posts I have seen here, it seems that everyone is talking about this being a "multi-account" cheat. Do we know that to be fact, or is it possible there is something even worse like hole card cheating ability (i.e. Absolute)?

I fail to understand Stars statement of privacy for the one caught cheating, and feel they should do much more in letting us know what the exact nature of this is.