Phil Ivey contro Fulltilt

Phil Ivey ha deciso di boicottare le WSOP 2011 come atto di protesta contro il ritardo di Full Tilt Poker nel processo di pagamento dei soldi che deve ai propri giocatori in seguito al blocco della poker room lo scorso 15 aprile. La mancanza di fondi impedirà a molti di questi giocatori di partecipare agli eventi delle WSOP, e Ivey sostiene che non è giusto che lui partecipi se altri giocatori non possono farlo.
Phil Ivey, il più famoso giocatore pro di Full Tilt, non si limita a questo passo, ma ha anche presentato querela contro la società Tiltware che si occupa dei pagamenti per conto di Full Tilt. Secondo quanto Ivey ha dichiarato su Facebook, finchè i soldi non verranno restituiti ai giocatori, lui rimarrà fuori dal torneo. Nel frattempo si impegna affinchè questo problema venga risolto al più presto possibile.

Ecco il testo originale di Phil Ivey (http://www.facebook.com/philivey)

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.