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Garfed   Malta. May 24 2018 21:48. Posts 4818 | | |
ust a few days before the start of World Series of Poker, one of the former owners of Full Tilt Poker decided “to comment” what happened to the poker room. Poker community is shocked!
As you probably remember too well after Black Friday and the fall of Full Tilt Poker we didn't know what exactly happened. Howard Lederer apologised players, but others kept silent and it was not enough for the community. After all many players had to wait years for their own money.
Unfortunately the other famous player involved in the scandal, Chris Ferguson didn't comment the whole thing. One of the co-owners of Full Tilt Poker initially disappeared and then just returned to World Series of Poker. Last year he was grinding like nothing has ever hapenned and then even got the Player of the Year title and a fresh bracelet.
It seems the American finally decided to say a bit about that scam. If you're expecting an apology, you will be disappointed. The whole video is only… 42 seconds long!
[i]– Hello, this is Chris Ferguson. I want to address the poker community, which I love and have long been a part of in this brief statement. I deeply regret I couldn't prevent Black Friday. After the events I worked relentlessly to make sure all players got paid and I'm sorry it took so long. I know that issuing the statement took much time too and I would like to thank my fans for support. One day the Full Tilt Poker story will be told. Just like many of you I can't wait for that day. I hope to see you all this summer at World Series of Poker. Thank you and good luck.[i]
We should probably ask Chris if the poker community he loves so much doesn't deserve something more than just 40 second video in which he reads from a prompter.
Social media responded quickly to the whole thing. Daniel Negreanu uploaded the video on Twitch and said:
– It took him so much time to prepare such a long video? I am really TOUCHED. I almost cried. My prediction is that this will not help him at all, only make things worse.
Chris Ferguson reaches out to the poker community from Chris Ferguson on Vimeo. |
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Expiate   Bulgaria. May 24 2018 22:45. Posts 236 | | |
Where's the donate button?
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PuertoRican   United States. May 25 2018 03:27. Posts 13023 | | |
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Spitfiree   Bulgaria. May 25 2018 09:01. Posts 9634 | | |
Who the fuck does DN think he is to have the right to judge him. Can they both get a penthouse at the Bellagio or smtng and jump off? |
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shootair   United States. May 25 2018 18:13. Posts 430 | | |
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Baalim   Mexico. May 25 2018 20:01. Posts 34246 | | |
| On May 25 2018 08:01 Spitfiree wrote:
Who the fuck does DN think he is to have the right to judge him. Can they both get a penthouse at the Bellagio or smtng and jump off? |
ND has done shitty things but they dont remotely compare to what Chris was part of |
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Spitfiree   Bulgaria. May 25 2018 21:31. Posts 9634 | | |
I could argue about that. Ferguson just stole the money and went afk and people were aware of him, while DN is a scum that basically takes millions from people by lying to them while abusing his image |
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FrinkX   United States. May 26 2018 14:20. Posts 7561 | | |
| On May 25 2018 20:31 Spitfiree wrote:
I could argue about that. Ferguson just stole the money and went afk and people were aware of him, while DN is a scum that basically takes millions from people by lying to them while abusing his image |
no?
one broke real laws and stole real money
one is paid by a corporation to be its mascot and promote whatever new 'products' come out |
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LemOn[5thF]   Czech Republic. May 27 2018 09:51. Posts 15162 | | |
Well better some communication than nothing, I'll give him that
Still comes off total bullshit insincere crap though.
And lol you guys comparing these shits to Negreanu, one thing is to openly bend your spine and morals for promotional money and out of childish petiness
Another thing is sitting idly by as a member of a company while lives are ruined financially through illegal activity |
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ggplz   Sweden. May 29 2018 19:12. Posts 16784 | | |
I'd say Chris probably did the smartest thing for himself this whole time (being quiet) but not for the greater good. What would you have done differently in his position though? And can we say, for sure, that he knew about all the corrupt FTP stuff? It was so long ago I really can't remember at this point. What I remember is that he didn't care about the particulars of how it was run and possibly looked the other way while collecting money but maybe I'm wrong on this. This statement is just his way of handling the negative fallout and channeling as much positive energy going forward as possible, so his own life outcome will hopefully also be positive. |
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if poker is dangerous to them i would rank sports betting as a Kodiak grizzly bear who smells blood after you just threw a javelin into his cub - RaiNKhAN | Last edit: 29/05/2018 19:12 |
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