The League Office has confirmed it is investigating an atmospheric event during last month’s tournament, an event that multiple eyewitnesses have described as ‘a turning point,’ ‘a war crime,’ and ‘honestly kind of impressive.’ The source, as it so often is, has been identified as Marland.

The findings (preliminary)

Investigators report that three players folded hands they had no business folding, one player open-mouthed-laughed away a strong draw, and the dealer briefly considered a new career. The button has been sent away for testing.

We are treating this as a natural disaster, not a foul. Marland is a national treasure. A dangerous one. — League Office statement

To be clear, and per league policy: Marland is beloved, this is all in good fun, and the man remains a fan favorite and a fixture of the Flock. The investigation will continue indefinitely, mostly because it’s funny. See also our statistical coverage.