Phil Ivey was regarded by many as the best all-around poker player in the world during the boom years, though he has tended to shun the limelight compared to many of his contemporaries, like Daniel Negreanu and Phil Hellmuth.
He often plays a limited schedule at the World Series of Poker, preferring to focus on super high roller events and cash games, particularly private games in Europe and Asia. Nonetheless, he has $54 million in career tournament winnings and 11 WSOP bracelets as of 2025.
Ivey was at the centre of a controversy from 2012 to 2017 as he and his partner, Cheung Yin Sun, had won millions playing baccarat at the Borgata and Crockfords casinos, using what’s called “edge sorting.” This technique involves exploiting manufacturing defects in playing cards to gain an advantage without actively tampering with the cards. A lawsuit ensued, as the casinos attempted to withhold winnings, while Ivey argued that edge sorting is skillful play, not cheating. Ultimately, the courts disagreed, and Ivey was not able to keep his winnings.
The Triton Super High Roller Series came to an early conclusion over the weekend in North Cyprus after the sudden… Continue reading Triton Series Concludes After Player Death; Phil Ivey Snags Short Deck Title, Punsri Wins Main Event
The high stakes action headed to North Cyprus over the last couple weeks for PokerGO’s Super High Roller Series (SHR)… Continue reading PokerGO Super High Roller Europe Concludes with Huge Performances from Phil Ivey, Jake Schindler
The Triton Poker Cyprus Special Edition wrapped up Thursday after four events and millions of dollars awarded to winners. One… Continue reading Phil Ivey Among Triton Winners in Cyprus, PokerGO European Series Next Up for High Rollers
The Super High Roller Bowl (SHRB) is underway in North Cyprus and some big names are rising to the top.… Continue reading Phil Ivey, Tony G Score Titles In Super High Roller Bowl Europe
When Phil Ivey returned to playing tournaments at the World Series of Poker this summer, fans rejoiced. But his decision… Continue reading Phil Ivey’s Edge Sorting Case Versus Borgata Takes Another Twist
The ongoing $9.6 million edge sorting case involving Phil Ivey and the Borgata Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey has a new… Continue reading Judge Issues New Ruling In Phil Ivey Edge Sorting Case Versus Borgata
