Poker Pro Sentenced to Prison for Cyberstalking Attempts in Las Vegas

Poker Pro Faces Prison Time Following Cyberstalking Convictions

A well-known poker professional, celebrated for his success at the poker table, has been sentenced to prison after admitting to attempting to cyberstalk both a family court judge and a prominent poker executive.

Repeated Violations Lead to 14-48 Month Prison Sentence for Jordan Cristos

Jordan Cristos, aged 38, was sentenced to serve between 14 and 48 months in prison during a recent hearing held at the Regional Justice Center. The presiding judge, Monica Trujillo, cited Cristos’s ongoing disregard for court orders and persistent harassment as key reasons for the sentence. Despite multiple warnings and court-ordered assistance, Cristos continued his troubling behavior, demonstrating an unwillingness to respect legal boundaries when faced with unfavorable outcomes.

In September, Cristos entered an Alford plea, acknowledging that sufficient evidence existed for conviction without directly admitting guilt. The case stemmed from numerous online messages Cristos sent to Family Court Judge Regina McConnell, who was overseeing a custody dispute involving him, as well as to Adam Pliska, the CEO of the World Poker Tour.

According to court documents, Cristos used email and social media platforms in attempts to influence Judge McConnell’s decisions. At one time, he even threatened to expose her personal information online. Additionally, he directed messages to Pliska and other officials connected to the poker tour, demanding the reinstatement of his online poker account and issuing veiled threats when his requests were denied.

Probation Request Denied After Breach of No-Contact Order

During the sentencing, Deputy Public Defender Cherae Muije advocated for probation, emphasizing Cristos’s prior 126 days in custody and the emotional toll of being separated from his children. She underscored the significant personal hardship Cristos experienced throughout the legal process.

However, Prosecutor Laura Rose reported that Cristos violated a no-contact order by emailing her office with a message titled “Wrongfully Incarcerated” containing documents related to his Family Court proceedings. Muije suggested someone outside of custody might have forwarded the email without Cristos’s knowledge. Despite this claim, Judge Trujillo took this breach into account when determining the sentence.

In court, Cristos expressed remorse for his actions and conveyed hopes for moving forward positively. Nonetheless, following the hearing, he was taken back into custody at the Clark County Detention Center. Once a respected figure in the professional poker community with millions won from live events, Cristos now faces an uncertain future in both his personal and professional life as he begins serving his sentence.