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Phil Ivey and David Benjamin's Financial Dealings with Full Tilt Poker Revealed
Online PokerAugust 1, 2011·1 min read

Phil Ivey and David Benjamin's Financial Dealings with Full Tilt Poker Revealed


Phil Ivey borrowed at least $10,715,000 from Full Tilt Poker between June 2009 and April 2011. David Benjamin received at least $800,000 from Full Tilt Poker between 2008 and 2011. Phil Ivey made at least 5 reverse payments to Full Tilt Poker totaling at least $5,000,000. David Benjamin paid at least $750,000 to Full Tilt Poker. Phil Ivey received $1,200,000 in advertising fees and other payments from Full Tilt Poker.

Phil Ivey is one of the owners of Full Tilt Poker. Phil Ivey received $170,000 for participating in the Poker After Dark TV show. Phil Ivey received $50,000 for reaching the final table in the Aussie Millions 2010 Super High Roller tournament. Phil Ivey received $450,045 for Aussie Millions buy-ins. Phil Ivey regularly received payments from Full Tilt Poker ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 per month.

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