- he is pissed because there is not enough dead money
- Full Tilt knew about this before he announced it and supported it. From a marketing perspective, it is doing wonders for poker. Phil has that effect on anything poker.
- he doesn't want to get sued himself (credit to Fuel)
- he wants to play more golf and bet on basketball
- this is a way to welsh on his bracelet bet with Lederer
I still think he will eventually play in a few events, especially the Main Event.
Unlike golf, there is not a limited window as age and physical ability is not important. Phil is so young, he probably thinks that taking a pass on this years WSOP won't matter, but I tend to think that if he skips the entire series it will have a bigger effect on his game then he thinks.
Overall, I could care less but it sure blew up twitter last night. Overall, it was a good thing for poker in my opinion. heck, more fish (including "pros") might sign up now since they won't have to contend with the best player ever in the history of poker.
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From what I've read Ivey never really liked tourney poker as he figures it cuts in to his earnings by keeping him out of cash games, hence Lederer's bet with him. it was a way for FT to get their number one name in as many WSOP events as he could and keep the brand out there. With Tilt out of the major US market I guess they figure they don't need Ivey front and center as much and he'll concentrate on the cash games. Figure he will play the Main Event as the prestige for a win is probably as valuble as anything but figures he doesn't need bracelets in the smaller events.
Wolf beat me to it.. It makes him look good and he does not have to play something he does not really want to play anyways. He is slick.
Ditto the thoughts of the intelligent men who commented before me. Oh ... and Wolfshead and Waffles too ...
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AceKingHigh
He never changed his mind after FTP lost their licence right? Heard rumors he would lay the ME..
Thanks for a good blog.
Jessica
bwin poker player
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