Laurent Tapie of Groupe Bernard Tapie has now confirmed, that the exact amount that well-known poker pros owe to Full Tilt Poker is $16.5 million.
Tapie told to IgamingFrance.com recently, that “19 pro players”, who “never paid their debt to the other players at Full Tilt”, owe a combined $16.5 million.
“Fortunately, among the 19 players we have attempted to contact, some we have immediately called back and work with us on a repayment plan or clearing their debt, and we are already finalizing contracts to that effect.”, Laurent Tapie also added.
CardPlayer.com recently reported, that Phil Ivey and Erick Lindgren may both owe Full Tilt Poker up to $4 million, while David Benyamine and Layne Flack would owe $2 million a piece
Source: IgamingFrance.com