Former NFL star Adrian Peterson was involved in a physical altercation with a poker player during a gaming session at JokerStars, a social club in Houston, Texas, on May 27. The incident, which was captured on video and shared by TMZ Sports, began as a disagreement over a poker hand.
Peterson explained that the altercation escalated quickly, saying, “one thing led to another,” leading him and the other player to exchange punches. The footage displays the two engaging in a brief but intense fight, despite efforts from bystanders to break it up. Initially, Peterson took several hits to the face, but as they moved towards the back wall, he was able to land some substantial punches of his own.
Both men ended the scuffle with visible injuries, but Peterson stated that his wounds were a result of falling into a chair rather than being struck. He clarified that alcohol was present during the game but emphasized that it was not a contributing factor to the conflict.
Following the fight, Peterson noted that he and the other player were able to reconcile, describing their relationship as almost brotherly. He voiced his regret over the incident, expressing that it was uncharacteristic of how he usually handles disagreements.
No law enforcement was summoned to the scene, and JokerStars opted not to impose any penalties on either participant. The event serves as a reminder of how quickly tensions can escalate, even among friends, but it is encouraging to see that Peterson and the other player have moved past the altercation and resolved their differences amicably.