Phil ivey news
Phil Ivey is a professional poker player and one of the most successful players in the history of the game. Here are some recent news updates about Phil Ivey:
Recent Wins:
- In 2020, Ivey won the $250,000 buy-in Super High Roller Bowl at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, taking home a prize of $3.6 million.
- In 2019, Ivey won the $100,000 buy-in High Roller event at the World Poker Tour (WPT) Five Diamond World Poker Classic, earning a prize of $1.1 million.
Legal Battles:
- In 2019, Ivey lost a court case against the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City, New Jersey, over a $9.6 million debt he owed the casino. The court ruled that Ivey's edge-sorting technique, which he used to win a series of high-stakes baccarat games, was illegal.
- In 2018, Ivey was ordered to pay $10.1 million to the Crockfords Club in London, a high-stakes casino, after he won a series of big bets using his edge-sorting technique. Ivey had claimed that the casino's rules allowed him to use the technique, but the court ruled against him.
Poker Career:
- In 2020, Ivey was inducted into the Poker Hall of Fame, an honor that recognizes his contributions to the game of poker.
- In 2019, Ivey announced that he would be taking a break from professional poker to focus on his business ventures and personal life.
Personal Life:
- In 2020, Ivey's wife, Luciaetta, gave birth to their first child, a son named Max.
- In 2019, Ivey was involved in a high-profile feud with fellow poker pro Tom Dwan, who accused Ivey of being a "bad winner" and refusing to pay back a debt.
These are just a few of the recent news updates about Phil Ivey. As one of the most successful and well-known poker players in the world, Ivey is often in the news for his wins, losses, and controversies.