At Crockfords and Borgata, Ivey requested a specific brand of cards, purple Gemaco, be used. 10, with depositions expected to continue until July 2015.Įdge-sorting is a technique in which players use flaws in the designs on backs of cards to identify them in advance. The two sides are scheduled to have a telephone status update Nov. The ruling also could pose trouble for Ivey in his legal battle with the Borgata Casino in New Jersey.īorgata is suing Ivey for the $9.6 million he won using the same controversial edge-sorting technique while playing mini-baccarat in 2012. We attach the greatest importance to our exemplary reputation for fair, honest and professional conduct and today's ruling vindicates the steps we have taken in this matter.' 'It is our policy not to discuss our clients' affairs in public and we very much regret that proceedings were brought against us. 'Crockfords is pleased with the judgment of the High Court today supporting its defense of a claim by Mr.

Ivey claims he won the money during two days of playing baccarat at Crockfords, a Mayfair casino that is part of the Genting group, in August 2012. 'I believe that what we did was a legitimate strategy - we did nothing more than exploit Crockfords' failures to take proper steps to protect themselves against a player of my ability - clearly today, the judge did not agree.' Ivey did not consider that what he was doing was cheating.' 'I am pleased that the judge acknowledged in court that I was a truthful witness by saying that, 'I am entirely convinced that Mr. 'As I said in court, it's not in my nature to cheat - and I would never do anything to risk my reputation,' he said in a statement.

The 38-year-old Ivey said he was disappointed with the ruling. The casino said he essentially kept track of card values by watching for design imperfections on the backs of the cards. The casino's lawyers convinced the court that Ivey's use of 'edge sorting'' tactics was not legitimate and that the casino did not have to pay. LONDON - Ten-time World Series of Poker winner Phil Ivey has lost his case against a British casino he accused of improperly withholding his winnings.īritain's High Court ruled Wednesday that Genting Casinos UK does not have to pay him the 7.7 million pounds ($12.4 million) he was seeking.

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