Cripple the deck

Remember Malibu resident Jamie Gold, the newbie poker player (and talent agent) who credited his game face and his $12 million win in the World Series of Poker last week to spending time with, well, liars, in Hollywood production meetings? Another Hollywood type claims Gold promised him half his winnings. A judge has signed a temporary restraining order preventing Gold from touching even a penny of his loot until a September 1 court hearing.

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