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A video circulating online allegedly shows poker player and Charity Series of Poker (CSOP) founder Matt Stout involved in a physical altercation during a private home game in Las Vegas last Tuesday. The footage was posted to X by Aaron Daliman, a longtime gambler and poker player, whose daughter reportedly filmed the encounter.
According to Daliman, the confrontation began after he pressed Stout for repayment of a $20,000 debt that had gone unpaid despite a promise it would be settled by April. Daliman said Stout, who had been living in his home, reacted aggressively and directed insults at his 18-year-old daughter before the situation escalated into a physical altercation, with another player stepping in to separate them.
Stout, currently in North Carolina visiting his terminally ill father, told PokerNews he would issue a statement once he returns and has time to review the situation with relevant parties.
The victim has reportedly pressed charges. The incident also drew a public response from Stout’s ex-girlfriend, adult film star and poker player Katie Morgan, who accused him of prior verbal and physical abuse, including property damage during angry outbursts.
The video sparked heated debate online, with poker pro Mike Matusow publicly defending his longtime friend Stout, while others, including Caitlin Comeskey, criticized those minimizing the allegations.
CSOP Vice President Brian Kip confirmed the organization is aware of the video and conducting an internal investigation, stating that the depicted behavior does not align with the charity’s mission or values. Stout has recorded more than $4.6 million in live tournament earnings, including eight WSOP Circuit rings.
