Phil Ivey Suing for Poker Winnings

Phil Ivey found himself in a bit of hot water at a British casino when they refused to pay his winnings of more than a million dollars. The poker champ stands accused of cheating through edge sorting. The world champion poker player says the method is legitimate. He wants his money. Ivey is suing the casino in order to gain access to the cash.

Ivey did not attempt to cover the manipulation when he filed for his winnings in court. He fully admits to being an advantage player. He takes advantage of mathematical methods in order to win the game. The methods he uses are legal. He took a guest with him to the casino to help with the process. The casino dealer complied with requests made by Ivey’s guest. Ivey claims the casino knows about the practice of edge sorting. He also states that they should have been more careful about complying with the guest’s suggestions.

The act of edge sorting involves identifying decks of cards with flawed designs on the back. The desired cards can be easily identified if turned in the correct position. The practice could not have taken place if the dealer did not agree to turn the cards in the desired direction.

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