The returns of former Full Tilt Poker brass Howard Lederer and Chris Ferguson have dominated headlines this summer at the World Series of Poker, and for good reason. Recreational and professional players alike still feel the sting of Black Friday wounds that may never fully heal.
Former Full Tilt Poker red pro Bill Gazes was hit hard in more ways than one. For one thing, his wallet took a big hit. He said red pros were "pounded" by the government financially and most got little, if anything, back.