Full Tilt Poker dropping “Red Pro’s”

If you’ve ever logged into Full Tilt Poker, you’ve likely noticed that some player’s names appear in red in the lobby and at certain tables. This red color indicates that they are Full Tilt Poker “Red Pro” players and represent the site both online and in live events. They’re also entitled to other benefits that include 100% rakeback. They have dozens of players signed up as “Red Pro’s” and the list seems to grow on a weekly basis. Here lately though, there’s actually been a decrease in the number of players that carry this proud title.

In what may be the start of a trend, Full Tilt has terminated the agreements two of their “Red Pro’s” over the last few weeks. First to have their walking papers handed to them? David Benyamine, who left rather unceremoniously with no formal announcement from him or Full Tilt . He actually still plays on the site from time to time in the high stakes games but no longer has “red” status.

The more interesting departure was just announced this week with Clonie Gowen not only leaving the ranks but filing a suit in the State of Nevada claiming Full Tilt owes her $40 million in pay and damages. Filed against the US company that provides the gaming platform for Full Tilt , TiltWare, LLC – she asserts the following in her claim:

1.Breach of Contract
2. Breach of Fiduciary Duties
3. Breach of Covenant of Good Faith and Fair Dealing
4. Intentional Misrepresentation / Fraud
5. Unjust Enrichment

Essentially she’s stating that in her claim that a verbal agreement was made several years ago and despite NOT getting paid for the year 2007, she continued to promote and play at the poker site. The near year delay in filing her claim does raise eyebrows, as the timing of this suit (with UIGEA) is very suspect. Full Tilt did issue a short statement claiming that this baseless lawsuit will be handled in a court of law, not the court of public opinion. Regardless, it’s a hot topic on many major Internet Poker Forums. We will make sure to post any updates to this story as it develops.