The Greatest Legal Hustle in Casino History

The Greatest Legal Hustle in Casino History

What if one of the greatest poker players in the world walked into a casino and walked out with $20 million—without ever touching a marked card or breaking a single law? That’s exactly what happened when Phil Ivey used a controversial technique called edge sorting at high-stakes Baccarat tables. With the help of accomplice Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun, Ivey didn’t cheat in the traditional sense—he simply noticed what others didn’t: subtle flaws on the backs of the cards. Together, they made specific requests: certain decks, Mandarin-speaking dealers, and precise card orientations. It wasn’t a magic trick—it was psychological warfare and pattern recognition at the highest level.

But after the win, the real drama began. Crockfords Casino in London refused to pay out his $11 million winnings. Borgata in Atlantic City sued him for $10 million. Courts ruled he hadn’t committed fraud, but had breached casino rules—and they made him pay it all back. Phil Ivey’s edge sorting saga raises one massive question: where’s the line between skill and cheating? Was it an exploit or a hustle? You decide. For more high-stakes drama and untold stories from the world of elite gambling, hit subscribe to Baccarat Report—where we deal the real story behind the cards.

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