Phil Ivey Sues Tiltware

Written 5/01/11 :

Poker Pro files suit related to unsettled player accounts
 
Seasoned poker pro and high-profile Team Full Tilt member, Phil Ivey, issued a statement this week informing industry observers that he has electronically filed a lawsuit against Tiltware LLC, the software provider and marketing company behind Full Tilt Poker.
 
Ivey's statement informs that the lawsuit is related to unsettled player accounts and further goes on to say:
 
"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".