Annie Duke, former UltimateBet spokesperson, has issued a long statement on the Superuser scandal audio files that were released recently by Travis Makar. The files contain the audio of a meeting where UltimateBet board members discussed how to handle the scandal and minimize damages, going so far as suggesting to trash the UB brand and focus on the Absolute Poker instead.

In the audio files, Russ Hamilton said that Annie Duke tested the cheating tool on a 15 minute delay, but never used it in the same manner as the cheaters. Duke denied that she used the cheating tool on a delay and or that she even knew that it existed until the scandal became public.

Here is a part of her statement (read the full statement on her Facebook):

Listening to the leaked audio that describes an elaborate attempt by some of UltimateBet.com’s founders, including Russ Hamilton and Greg Pierson, to cover up cheating reminds me once again how much I regret having been associated with the people that were involved in this conspiracy. The release of this audio has spurred accusations and I want to make it clear that I have never used a tool on a delay or other...

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