Inside the high-stakes clandestine poker world that led to a Hollywood Hills murder
Briefly

Emil Lahaziel, known for portraying a wealthy lifestyle on social media, was shot outside a mansion during a poker game on June 7, 2023. Despite his lavish online persona, he was facing severe debt and threats on his life. The poker game featured a mix of guests, including organized crime figures and a former NBA all-star. The motives behind his execution-style murder are still unclear, prompting an investigation into a network of high-stakes poker games in Los Angeles.
Emil Lahaziel, who posed with luxury cars and jets on social media, was shot in an execution-style killing outside a poker game in Los Angeles.
The guests at the poker game included figures from organized crime and former NBA players, with an odd mix of high rollers and gang members.
Read at Los Angeles Times
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