

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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