Scott Ball Files $30M Lawsuit Against ACR Poker Over Influencer Payment Dispute
Scott Ball, a poker player and talent agent, has filed a $30 million lawsuit against ACR Poker for breach of contract and defamation. The lawsuit, filed in San Diego Superior Court, specifically names ACR Poker owner Phil Nagy.
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The core allegations include:
- Failure to pay social media influencers for promotional work
- Only $3.3 million paid out of a contracted $29.7 million
- Defamatory statements made by Nagy on the Only Friends Podcast
The contract details:
- Total value: $29.7 million
- Structure: Nine monthly installments of $3.3 million
- Period: June 1, 2023 to April 1, 2024
- Actual payment received: Three $1.1 million installments in bitcoin
The defamation claim stems from Nagy's public statements suggesting Ball failed to pay the influencers, which the lawsuit claims were made with "actual malice and intent" to damage Ball's reputation. Notable influencers affected include esports YouTuber Ludwig Ahgren and poker/chess streamer Alexandra Botez.
Related legal issues:
- Ball faces a $718,331 default judgment from Loaded, a Los Angeles management firm
- Ball claims inability to settle this judgment due to ACR's alleged nonpayment
- Text exchange shows Nagy challenging Ball to "sue me" after the podcast appearance
Ball seeks monetary damages, restitution for unjust enrichment, legal fees, and compensation for defamation and trade libel.
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