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Isildur1 Speaks Out: Controversial Poker Match and Full Tilt Complaint
Online PokerDecember 23, 2009·1 min read

Isildur1 Speaks Out: Controversial Poker Match and Full Tilt Complaint


Isildur1, the enigmatic poker player known only by his online handle, recently sat down with PokerNews to discuss his controversial match with Brian Hastings. The interview shed light on Isildur1's thoughts on the situation and his plans moving forward.

Isildur1 revealed that he had no idea Brian Hastings might have access to his hand histories before their infamous match. He stated, "I did not know that Brian Hastings might have access to my hand histories before the match. I did not follow forums or poker sites, so I could not have imagined it." This revelation came as a surprise to many, as the use of hand histories in poker is strictly prohibited by Full Tilt's rules.

During the match, Isildur1 felt that something was wrong. He mentioned, "In the days leading up to the session with Hastings, I played a lot against Brian Townsend and Cole South. They were always waiting for me. In the last session, when Hastings won all the money, I felt that something was off. Everything that could go wrong did. Every time I tried to bluff, it was called." This feeling of unease led Isildur1 to believe that Hastings had an unfair advantage.

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