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

**PLAYA-PLAYA** · 05-31-11, 11:45 PM

O.K. PHILL----YOU TALKED ME INTO NOT PLAYING EITHER-----Is THERE ANY THING ELSE TO DO TO GET THOSE PEOPLE THE MONEY THEY ARE OWED----BOL

**BrickJames** · 05-31-11, 11:46 PM

Originally posted by harlee71

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.

I'm playing online right now. BODOG!

**sweethook** · 05-31-11, 11:48 PM

hes going up the friend ladder , its just a move but its at a good time , he will get more votes now

**moses millsap** · 05-31-11, 11:48 PM

i doubt this is really from phil, seems like somebody hacked into his acct

**BrickJames** · 05-31-11, 11:49 PM

Originally posted by harlee71

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.

I'm playing right now! BODOG!

**LVHerbie** · 05-31-11, 11:50 PM

Originally posted by moses millsap

i doubt this is really from phil, seems like somebody hacked into his acct

He skipped the 25k HU event today and looks like it been confirmed by his manager so probably legit...

http://www.wsop.com/tournaments/updates.asp?grid=821&tid=11441&dayof=1876

**robert_wrath** · 05-31-11, 11:56 PM

Most of the tour players are likely celebrating due to the simple fact Ivey's out of the series. One big obstacle out of the way.

**tkim8404** · 06-01-11, 12:00 AM

Whether he plays in the WSOP or not it doesn't matter as he's already loaded. As for the regular players not getting money is what's wrong with a major poker site like Fulltilt.

**frostno98** · 06-01-11, 12:03 AM

Wow, insane move. That's like an NBA team giving up a playoff spot.

**Dutch** · 06-01-11, 12:06 AM

A lot of the 'poker celebs' will be eager to jump on his jock and not play in this years series, proving they are just as cool. Meaning whoever wins the main event this year will have to have an * next to his name. "Yeah, but he won it the year Ivey and the rest of them didn't play, so it doesn't really count."

Lame. Fuk Phil Ivey and the rest of the self serving boy scouts.

**rake922** · 06-01-11, 12:13 AM

Originally posted by moses millsap

i doubt this is really from phil, seems like somebody hacked into his acct

**notsosharp** · 06-01-11, 12:18 AM

what funds are worth more cascade or fulltilt?

**rm18** · 06-01-11, 12:29 AM

Full tilt money is worth more

**LVHerbie** · 06-01-11, 12:47 AM

Originally posted by notsosharp

what funds are worth more cascade or fulltilt?

This is a sick joke right?

**no1here** · 06-01-11, 12:59 AM

got to wonder if this leads to mass protest? when black friday went down alot of people thought WSOP numbers would be way down from it. Now event could be down even more. Any clue how much USA has to lose in taxes if no WSOP, it's huge.

**CMNoney** · 06-01-11, 01:02 AM

I wonder if any other pros will follow?

**CanuckG** · 06-01-11, 01:03 AM

Phil Ivey 2012

**blackout31** · 06-01-11, 01:06 AM

2+2 is going to break because of this news.

**LostBankroll** · 06-01-11, 01:23 AM

**** Phil Ivey he has millions of millions he isnt hurt his reputation isnt hurt either. Sit on your beanbag fucll of money and cry ME a ******* river pal cuz IM hurting not you.

**shady610** · 06-01-11, 01:31 AM

Very respectful move. Now this put a lot of pressure on the other FT pros. Especially Howard lederer

**vividjohn45** · 06-01-11, 01:47 AM

f*ck y'all. i own FT.

**Pajda** · 06-01-11, 01:56 AM

Who's Chad Norman is gonna root for now.

**zjohnzzz** · 06-01-11, 03:33 AM

good for ivey, lets see if others follow his lead

**nyplayer33** · 06-01-11, 05:32 AM

i swear i never trusted that site from day one..confirmed

**jjgold** · 06-01-11, 05:37 AM

Originally posted by robert_wrath

Most of the tour players are likely celebrating due to the simple fact Ivey's out of the series. One big obstacle out of the way.

Its a fukkin game of chance Son

This aint pro sports

**mighty maron** · 06-01-11, 05:40 AM

Originally posted by CanuckG

Not at all shocked.

He makes more in the cash games at the Bellagio DURING THE WSOP anyways

Hes not going to miss a beat....

I just want my mf money from this situation...dam stars paid me fast...tilt is just excuses

**boscokid** · 06-01-11, 06:10 AM

probably figures its not safe or fun

to be a walking Full Tilt billboard amongst thousands of players that have their money frozen. not worth the hassle

**k13** · 06-01-11, 06:21 AM

Without full tilt phil knows he'll be broke and sleeping under a bridge soon enough. He's shitting his pants that the freeroll is over with.

**THE_LOCKSMITH** · 06-01-11, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by boscokid

to be a walking Full Tilt billboard amongst thousands of players that have their money frozen. not worth the hassle

learn, chat, play with the pros

now the people will be asking the "pros" where is my $$$

**k13** · 06-01-11, 06:28 AM

Originally posted by boscokid

to be a walking Full Tilt billboard amongst thousands of players that have their money frozen. not worth the hassle

"Where's my fucken money Phil?"

**chemicalbrother** · 06-01-11, 06:33 AM

maybe PI can cash me out of full tilt.

Nice gesture, almost no practical help.

**Fishhead** · 06-01-11, 06:41 AM

PHIL has never liked playing in tournaments anyway...............not playing in the WSOP is not that big a deal to him.

IVEY is not about "bracelets", he is about "money".

**patswin** · 06-01-11, 06:59 AM

good for him

**Conan** · 06-01-11, 07:06 AM

Originally posted by King Mayan

this is how all Americans should act...

hell yes props to ivey for standing up and being a man

**Fishhead** · 06-01-11, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by Fishhead

PHIL has never liked playing in tournaments anyway...............not playing in the WSOP is not that big a deal to him.

IVEY is not about "bracelets", he is about "money".

Daniel Negreanu tweeted: "Tough spot, but I definitely admire his decision to put player funds before bracelets.