Professional poker player Charlie Carrel believes Johnston has run off with his money
British Poker Series (BPS) director Shaun Johnston is facing serious accusations after professional poker player Charlie Carrel publicly claimed that Johnston owes him $60,000. Carrel took to social media to expose the situation, stating that the debt stems from an unregulated online poker game where Johnston was acting as an agent.
It is with a heavy heart that I have to do this publicly:
I was working with Shaun Johnston of BPS
He was helping supply players to my games
He ended up lying to me and owing me $60,000 that he can't pay back.
I also found out that he has a repeated history of stealing…
— Charlie Carrel (@Charlie_Carrel) February 11, 2025
Carrel explained in an interview that Johnston had vouched for a player in a private poker club who ended up losing a significant amount of money. As the agent responsible for managing transactions, Johnston was expected to cover the loss, but Carrel says he has yet to receive the funds despite repeated promises. The situation has raised concerns over Johnston’s credibility, particularly after Carrel looked into his past dealings and found multiple allegations of unpaid debts.
The controversy gained traction after Carrel’s public statements led to responses from other members of the poker community. Some players came forward with similar complaints, claiming that Johnston has a history of owing money and sending abusive messages when confronted. Others warned against getting involved with BPS due to his involvement.
Carrel expressed frustration over the delays in repayment and questioned whether the supposed losing player even exists. He suggested the possibility that Johnston may have been playing under a different account using a VPN. While he acknowledged that unregulated poker clubs can be profitable, he also stressed the importance of trust and reputation in the industry.
Johnston has yet to respond to the allegations, and Carrel has delegated communication on the matter to his team. The poker community continues to discuss the situation, with many calling for greater accountability in unregulated online games to prevent similar incidents in the future.
