The popular High Roller is in hospital after a suspected overdose of Propofol.
Very concerning news coming out of the Czech Republic today as former Kings Resort owner Leon Tsoukernik is in critical condition in hospital after a suspected overdose.
Novinsky.cz is reporting he was airlifted to hospital after a possible unauthorised use of Propofol. Propofol is a powerful sedative, which famously killed Michael Jackson after being illegally administered by his doctor.
Police spokeswoman Iva Vršecká issued a statement saying criminal proceedings have begun on suspicion of committing grievous bodily harm.
Tsoukernik is a beloved part of the Super High Roller scene in poker where he is a regular fixture and among other things he beat Phil Ivey heads-up in a €100k tournament at the WSOPE.
In poker, he is perhaps best known as the former owner of Kings Resort, the venues for which have been home to the WSOPE and EPT, as well as a host of other festivals. Last year he sold his stake in Kings Resort for around €300 million.
This is a developing story and we will bring you more on it as we get it.