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Is this the end of the Dutch Boyd/ Two Plus Two saga? It sure looks like it as earlier this week 2p2 head honcho Mason Malmuth opened a thread on his own forums entitled “Dutch Boyd Apology Letter* which looks to be a concession made by Dutch, a 2014 World Series of Poker bracelet winner, to put the who cyber-squatting debacle behind him.

Read: Dutch Boyd Apology Letter

In the letter Dutch basically concedes all major points, apologies for the name calling and says he should have known better.

Dear Mason:
I’m writing to apologize, both to Two Plus Two and to you personally, for my actions leading to your company’s lawsuit against me.

Although I was initially defensive and angry, I’ve come to realize that my actions were wrong and unjustified. Regardless of my motives, it was improper for me to register the www.twoplustwopoker.com domain name, which belongs to your company.

It was wrong to try to profit by using your trademark on a hosting site, and to later make the domain available for sale. It was also wrong for me to challenge the merits of the lawsuit, or to tell the public that you had “no reason to sue me” after you obtained the
domain.

I realize now that it makes no difference how much money I might have made from this domain, or when you ultimately obtained it: cybersquatting is stealing, and the act of registration itself led to a legitimate lawsuit against me.

My anger and frustration led to some negative and disparaging comments about you and Two Plus Two during and after the case, for which I also apologize. Contrary to what I may have said (or encouraged others to say), I don’t believe you are a “bully,” and I don’t believe this case was simply about a “money grab.” Neither I nor anyone else should have insulted you personally about this matter.

I now realize that this case was simply about protecting the Two Plus Two brand and trademark, which is extremely valuable to the company and to you.

Put simply, I am sorry for my actions, and I have learned a lesson. I will not register any Two Plus Two related domain names or take any harmful action against Two Plus Two in the future. I will also not insult or disparage you or your company in the future. I hope that we can put this entire matter behind us and remain cordial to each other moving forward.

Sincerely,
Russell “Dutch” Boyd

In addition to the public letter of apology, Mason himself confirmed that he/they did receive a payment of $60,000 from Dutch.

Read: Dutch Boyd (and Mason Malmuth) Get Paid As Boyd Wins 3rd Bracelet

Perhaps this is the perfect time for Boyd to put the entire ordeal behind him as while this drama was stirring, he was not-so-quietly having a massive 2014 World Series of Poker racking up 6 cashes for a total of $326,324 and, of course, his bracelet victory in Event #33 for $288K+.

It looks as if Dutch just keeps his mouth shut this will be the end of it. You see, the original judgement covers the costs through the decision in 2012. Boyd’s appeal incurred addition charges, which Mason could technically go after (we think) and so, for now, they’ve decided not to go after Dutch for these charges, instead just wrapping those fees up in this $60K payment.

We don’t think that Daniel is very close to writing a public letter of apology anytime soon.