PHIL IVEY releases statement..............NO WSOP FOR PHIL!

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  • Fishhead
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 08-11-05
    • 40179

    #1
    PHIL IVEY releases statement..............NO WSOP FOR PHIL!
    I sincerely hope this statement will ignite those capable of resolving the problems into immediate action and would like to clarify that until a solution is reached that cements the security of all players, both US and International, I will, as I have for the last six weeks, dedicate the entirety of my time and efforts to finding a solution for those who have been wronged by the painfully slow process of repayment.

    I wholeheartedly refuse to accept non-action as to repayment of players funds and I am angered that people who have supported me throughout my career have been treated so poorly.

    My name and reputation have been dragged through the mud, through the inactivity and indecision of others and on behalf of all poker players I refuse to remain silent any longer. I have electronically filed a lawsuit against Tiltware related to the unsettled player accounts. As I am sure the public can imagine, this was not an easy decision for me

    I am not playing in the World Series of Poker as I do not believe it is fair that I compete when others cannot. I am doing everything I can to seek a solution to the problem as quickly as possible.

    I am deeply disappointed and embarrassed that Full Tilt players have not been paid money they are owed. I am equally embarrassed that as a result many players cannot compete in tournaments and have suffered economic harm.

    For many years, I have been proud to call myself a poker player. This great sport has taken me to places I only imagined going and I have been blessed with much success. It is therefore with deep regret that I believe I am compelled to release the following statement.

    From his facebook!
  • jjgold
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 07-20-05
    • 388179

    #2
    Pretty powerful statement

    This must ave tons of money to pay
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    • King Mayan
      SBR Posting Legend
      • 09-22-10
      • 21326

      #3
      this is how all Americans should act...
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      • CanuckG
        SBR Posting Legend
        • 12-23-10
        • 21978

        #4
        Not at all shocked.

        He makes more in the cash games at the Bellagio DURING THE WSOP anyways
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        • VegasInsider
          SBR Posting Legend
          • 12-12-10
          • 14593

          #5
          Good for him! One of the good guys for sure.
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          • Fishhead
            SBR Aristocracy
            • 08-11-05
            • 40179

            #6
            I have electronically filed a lawsuit against Tiltware related to the unsettled player accounts. As I am sure the public can imagine, this was not an easy decision for me
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            • LVBOUND
              SBR MVP
              • 07-25-08
              • 2658

              #7
              Makes me proud to be an Ivey fan
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              • zam77
                SBR MVP
                • 11-03-10
                • 3586

                #8
                This is solid. Something in US players corner finally.
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                • Fishhead
                  SBR Aristocracy
                  • 08-11-05
                  • 40179

                  #9
                  78 replies in 18 minutes or so at 2plus2


                  Some are now suggesting this is all a hoax/hack into Iveys facebook.


                  Stay tuned



                  wow
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                  • Poker_Beast
                    SBR Hall of Famer
                    • 09-14-06
                    • 6545

                    #10
                    Awesome move
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                    • gregm
                      SBR MVP
                      • 03-14-11
                      • 3535

                      #11
                      If this is real, thats a bold statement. Facebook is probably not the place to make these announcements though, it probably wont be confirmed until tommorow.
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                      • harlee71
                        SBR Hall of Famer
                        • 12-02-09
                        • 7202

                        #12
                        I am glad I have been out of online poker for a year or so. It had nothing to do with this issue, but there are tons of issues that need to be worked out before it will be a viable option for poker.
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                        • shock11
                          SBR Wise Guy
                          • 05-16-08
                          • 838

                          #13
                          If it is real, major respect to phil ivey
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                          • Robber
                            SBR Hall of Famer
                            • 10-21-09
                            • 6432

                            #14
                            Lol so a name player sits one out
                            En
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                            • Fishhead
                              SBR Aristocracy
                              • 08-11-05
                              • 40179

                              #15
                              Originally posted by shock11
                              If it is real, major respect to phil ivey

                              As far as not playing in the WSOP, not that big of deal.............considering he figures to make a much larger score per hour on paper playing in the side games as opposed to the tourneys.
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                              • CanuckG
                                SBR Posting Legend
                                • 12-23-10
                                • 21978

                                #16
                                Originally posted by gregm
                                If this is real, thats a bold statement. Facebook is probably not the place to make these announcements though, it probably wont be confirmed until tommorow.
                                Why not? Facebook is HUGE. Great media network to use.
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                                • Louisvillekid1
                                  SBR Aristocracy
                                  • 10-17-07
                                  • 52143

                                  #17
                                  class act, but not sure what its going to accomplish
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                                  • apkboston
                                    Restricted User
                                    • 02-22-11
                                    • 210

                                    #18
                                    confirmed real according to wicked chops, pretty ballsy move
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                                    • boondoggle
                                      SBR MVP
                                      • 09-29-10
                                      • 3014

                                      #19
                                      he really cares.....lol.
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                                      • pepper60000
                                        SBR High Roller
                                        • 02-01-11
                                        • 230

                                        #20
                                        sounds like a hack to me...why would Ivey sue his own company??
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                                        • boondoggle
                                          SBR MVP
                                          • 09-29-10
                                          • 3014

                                          #21
                                          Originally posted by pepper60000
                                          sounds like a hack to me...why would Ivey sue his own company??
                                          making money is his entire goal...everything he does is centered around that activity..so I am assuming the suit is also to make money or defer his own losses which in itself is making money.
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                                          • Cuse4tw
                                            SBR MVP
                                            • 03-16-10
                                            • 2895

                                            #22
                                            if it ends up being real, this just further proves that Ivey is the STONE COLD FREAKING NUTS
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                                            • LLXC
                                              SBR Hall of Famer
                                              • 12-10-06
                                              • 8972

                                              #23
                                              He doesn't want to play at WSOP and have a punch of people attack him like they did to Phil Hellmuth after the UB scandal...
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                                              • bracerman
                                                SBR Sharp
                                                • 01-07-11
                                                • 469

                                                #24
                                                Wow, much respect to Ivey if this is authentic.
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                                                • jkilla990
                                                  SBR Wise Guy
                                                  • 08-28-10
                                                  • 713

                                                  #25
                                                  hope he wins the suit.
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                                                  • Ian
                                                    SBR Hall of Famer
                                                    • 11-09-09
                                                    • 6067

                                                    #26
                                                    If this is true I have just gained an enormous amount of respect for Ivey, but...

                                                    this smells an awful lot like a "yes men" style prank. If you're not familiar with them, check this out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiWlvBro9eI
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                                                    • gregm
                                                      SBR MVP
                                                      • 03-14-11
                                                      • 3535

                                                      #27
                                                      Originally posted by apkboston
                                                      confirmed real according to wicked chops, pretty ballsy move
                                                      Wicked chops supposedly talked to his manager. Its amazing how much things can change in a few months, full tilt merchandise was ubiquitous all over television just a few months ago and now they are being taken to court by Ivey.

                                                      Two plus two is great tonight. I bet Phil had something on tonights game.
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                                                      • cobalt king
                                                        SBR MVP
                                                        • 12-20-08
                                                        • 1584

                                                        #28
                                                        Get em Phil!!!!!!!!!!!
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                                                        • ttwarrior1
                                                          BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                          • 06-23-09
                                                          • 28450

                                                          #29
                                                          For folks that dont' know, ivey is a part owner of tilt even though he denies it
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                                                          • marinagmendes
                                                            Restricted User
                                                            • 03-17-11
                                                            • 134

                                                            #30
                                                            phil ivey is the nuts, wow appreciate it!!
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                                                            • rem sleep
                                                              SBR MVP
                                                              • 10-04-10
                                                              • 1238

                                                              #31
                                                              I give props to Ivey for at least doing something. Full tilt has left everybody in the dark and thats not right.
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                                                              • robzilla
                                                                SBR MVP
                                                                • 10-25-07
                                                                • 3556

                                                                #32
                                                                Good for Phil. If only SBR stood up to Tony at 5Dimes the same way.
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                                                                • BetterBizness
                                                                  SBR Hall of Famer
                                                                  • 05-20-06
                                                                  • 5737

                                                                  #33
                                                                  For the record I'm not playing the WSOP either...
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                                                                  • csm506
                                                                    SBR MVP
                                                                    • 07-10-10
                                                                    • 1402

                                                                    #34
                                                                    Nice words now let's back it up with actions
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                                                                    • ttwarrior1
                                                                      BARRELED IN @ SBR!
                                                                      • 06-23-09
                                                                      • 28450

                                                                      #35
                                                                      ivey owns 10 percent of tilt. Of course he is not playing
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