‚Worst Possible Decision‘: Justin Bonomo Speaks After Palestine Scarf Controversy 

Contents. „I’ve simply been silent and enduring it.“ „Incorrect Aspect of This.“ The inaugural World Series of Poker Paradise Super Main Event has been memorable, featuring a highly entertaining high-stakes player with a significant chip advantage, a skilled science communicator making a rare comeback to poker, and the figure who sparked the Poker Boom just missing the final table. However, all of this was eclipsed on Wednesday during Day 0003 by a checkered black-and-white piece of traditional Middle Eastern attire, which nearly resulted in the second-highest winning poker player of all time being disqualified from the $50 million guaranteed tournament. WSOP officials requested that Justin Bonomo, who ranks second on The Hendon Mob’s all-time money list, remove his Palestinian keffiyeh voluntarily during Day 3. Bonomo, a outspoken advocate for Palestine in its struggle with Israel, declined. As the event approached the last two tables, he was informed by them that he would be disqualified if he didn’t take it off. Justin Bonomo. „I was surprised when they threatened to disqualify me from the tournament,“ Bonomo told PokerNews during a break on Day 3. „I haven’t created any issues or spoken to anyone… And since we’re competing for a significant amount of money, I chose to stop wearing it.“