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 whole heartedly 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.
I am going to have to agree with Phil on this one. If you are going to be the best, you have to beat the best. If everyone is not going to be able to play because of ignorant shit like this than why have it at all. Get these people their fucking money.
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