Phil Ivey suing Tilitware and boycotting the WSOP 2011

[danishshaikh]

The poker world was shocked by an announcement so stunning that it is sure to have a massive ripple effect throughout the entire poker community. Late Tuesday night, Phil Ivey, largely regarded as the best poker player in the world, broke his six-week long silence regarding the events of online poker’s Black Friday and the subsequent holding of player funds by Full Tilt Poker.
On his Facebook account, that Wicked Chops Poker has confirmed to be authentic, Ivey informed the poker world that he will not be playing this year’s WSOP, and that he has filed a lawsuit against Tiltware, the software and marketing company for Full Tilt.
Here is Ivey’s complete post on Facebook:
“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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.”
This statement is now on Phil Ivey's website.
Well all we hope is that FullTilt pay backs the funds and we see Phil Ivey Grinding back

[anuj22]

I won a $1.10 Rush Tournament last week on FTP and yet haven't received my money.

PS > FTP

[Poker Guru]

@Anuj22: The money wasnt credited to your FTP account?

[richestuser]

Other FTP pros like Chris furgusen , Horward ,Patrick etc. shud man-up and support Phil Ivey

[danishshaikh]

They should make a players union and other players should support Ivey and force FullTilt to pay back.

[anuj22]

@Anuj22: The money wasnt credited to your FTP account?

No I mean I haven't received my money on my Neteller account yet.

[Poker Guru]

@Anuj: It comes as no surprise now that Ivey is suing them for delaying payments.

[JAKE900]

Guys, before everyone jumps on the,'Oh isnt Ivey a hero band wagon' may i suggest waiting till alot more info comes out first. ill post more details soon when i have time, but for now,, trust me and wait and watch what happens,, this is NOT what it seems and i have, how to say, doubts over the true motivation of Iveys statement.

Let me also be clear that if this does get or help get our american friends paid out,, that is great BUT i have my doubts over the true reasons for this bit of PR

[JAKE900]

anuj, your win on the tourny shoudl be totally unrelated to this. This only concerns American players and withdrawls, not in game play, if you have an issue i suggest contacting support and they can resolve it.

[richestuser]

@JAKE900 its not about Phil Ivey...its about Poker Players being cheated @ full tilt poker....

The truth is Fulltilt poker don't have any answer to why they can not pay money back to poker players and Under same conditions Pokerstars can pay back.....

Now tiltware is trying to show that Phil Ivey cares about himself and he does not represents any group of poker players... its really Sad to c poker players with whom Ivey used to work together for FTP are now lobbying against him..