On April 17, 2025, the TABC began an undercover investigation into The Lodge, which included multiple trips with multiple agents playing poker. Agents were given $600 each to play some cards on the first trip. Agent Teague purchased $200 worth of chips, while Agent Alfaro bought in for $100, both playing a $1/$2 no-limit hold’em cash game.
Each undercover agent meticulously noted the chips purchased, the beverages ordered while playing, whether security guards were present, and how much they won or lost during each session. A second undercover operation took place on May 9, 2025.
Four additional undercover poker-playing operations took place, the last one on Jan. 30, 2026. During the final session, Agent Teague inquired with a manager about hosting a private poker game at The Lodge.