TL;DR from the OP:
"Local gambler wins over $500,000 gambling against a conglomerate of local poker pros while under the influence. After using every excuse possible, said group decides they are not paying out any money. After some time they pay out $43k of 500k. Winner warns community of the groups actions to prevent similar future scams."
http://forumserver.twoplustwo.com/29...000-a-1648963/