Gamblers say cash seizure was illegal

Two California poker players are refusing to fold in a legal battle against the state, claiming Iowa State Patrol troopers unlawfully seized their $100,020 gambling bankroll.

The state of Iowa filed a forfeiture complaint to try to keep the money, but agreed to a settlement after the pair hired an Iowa attorney: $90,000 was returned, though one-third of it was spent on standard attorneys' fees.

The cash seizure forced Davis to sit out of poker tournaments through September 2013, the main source of his income, according to the lawsuit.