The WPT champion has had several run-ins with the law recently
Poker professional Jordan Cristos, known for his World Poker Tour victories and more than $3 million in career earnings, is now facing serious legal consequences in Las Vegas. The 38-year-old was arrested in June and has remained in custody at the Clark County Detention Center after pleading guilty to a felony charge of cyberstalking. Authorities say the case centers around online threats directed at Family Court Judge Regina McConnell, who was presiding over his child custody dispute.
Court documents reveal that Cristos sent several messages demanding favorable rulings in his custody case. He allegedly threatened to publish the judge’s personal information online and hinted at legal retaliation if his requests were denied.
Prosecutors say he sent an email insisting that McConnell grant his custody request before July 4 or face “serious legal issues.” In one particularly troubling instance, Cristos made an aggressive post on a church’s social media page connected to the judge, mentioning her daughter in a derogatory way.
The controversy doesn’t end there. Cristos is also under investigation for alleged harassment of World Poker Tour (WPT) executives, including CEO Adam Pliska. Authorities claim he sent threatening emails demanding the reinstatement of his online poker account, warning staff that rejecting his requests would “put them in the crosshairs.” He also implied a more direct confrontation if his demands weren’t met.
During questioning, Cristos admitted to sending the messages and expressed remorse for his actions. Under a plea agreement reached in September, he received probation with a mandatory 180-day jail term, which runs alongside a suspended sentence for violating a restraining order tied to a previous case involving an ex-girlfriend.
If he complies with probation terms, the felony charge could later be reduced to a misdemeanor. Cristos is scheduled to appear for sentencing on October 27, marking a steep fall from grace for the once-celebrated poker champion.
