{"id":6622,"date":"2024-02-09T00:56:55","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slategray-wallaby-310340.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/09\/jason-koon-parts-ways-with-ggpoker-fedor-holz-assumes-new-role\/"},"modified":"2024-02-09T00:56:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T00:56:55","slug":"jason-koon-parts-ways-with-ggpoker-fedor-holz-assumes-new-role","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casino-online-best.com\/index.php\/2024\/02\/09\/jason-koon-parts-ways-with-ggpoker-fedor-holz-assumes-new-role\/","title":{"rendered":"Jason Koon Parts Ways with GGPoker, Fedor Holz Assumes New Role"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p>Jason Koon, a high-profile poker player and former ambassador for GGPoker, has announced to step up from the site, thereby leaving his position just as fellow high-stakes player Fedor Holz embraced a new role within the same company. Koon, known for his significant contributions to the poker world and ranking third on the all-time money list, expressed his departure succinctly: \u201cGGPoker and I have gone our separate ways,\u201d he stated on X, adding, \u201cI wish them continued success.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">GGPoker and I have gone our separate ways. I wish them continued success. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/GGPoker?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@GGPoker<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Jason Koon (@JasonKoon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JasonKoon\/status\/1755260482313912669?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 7, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Koon\u2019s association with GGPoker <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/jason-koon-joins-negreanu-grospellier-and-bilzerian-at-ggpoker\/\">began in 2021<\/a> when he was appointed as an Integrity Ambassador, a role in which he led the Poker Integrity Council (PIC) established by GGPoker in July 2022 to address and mitigate cheating in poker. 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Holz, who has been with GGPoker since 2020, emphasized the importance of fair play and security, stating, \u201censuring fair play and security will be my top priority.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This change in ambassadors occurs amidst a backdrop of increased scrutiny over online poker\u2019s integrity, highlighted by a <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/moneytaker69-expelled-from-ggpoker-for-cheating\/\">recent controversy<\/a> where GGPoker banned a player known as \u201cMoneytaker69\u201d for superusing, seizing $30,000 in ill-gotten gains. The incident has prompted calls from the poker community for more proactive measures against cheating, a challenge Holz is ready to tackle. \u201cI am in direct contact with the security team and will involve myself more in the processes and directly contribute to enhance the security of the games on GG,\u201d Holz declared, acknowledging the challenges posed by advancing technology but affirming his commitment to improving online security.<\/p>\n<p>In response to these concerns, GGPoker reiterated its dedication to maintaining the integrity and security of its games, asserting, \u201cthe security and integrity of our games is our priority\u201d and promising to combat cheating in all its forms with all available resources. This ongoing commitment comes as GGPoker continues to navigate the complexities of ensuring a fair and secure online poker environment.<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/poker-news\/jason-koon-parts-ways-with-ggpoker-fedor-holz-assumes-new-role\/\">Jason Koon Parts Ways with GGPoker, Fedor Holz Assumes New Role<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/\">iGaming.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Jason Koon, a high-profile poker player and former ambassador for GGPoker, has announced to step up from the site, thereby leaving his position just as fellow high-stakes player Fedor Holz embraced a new role within the same company. 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