Phil Ivey and Kelly Sun Vs the Borgata
The year 2012 was a sweet one for celebrity poker pro Phil Ivey and Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun, a woman who would become known as the Queen of Sorts.
Michael Kaplan
September 16, 2018
Phil Ivey -v- Crockfords
To bring you up to date, I was Ivey's expert witness in this case: that has been the primary cause of my reluctance to post over the last few months, and in particular my complete absence of posts over the last month. In case you live under a rock and haven't heard the news, Ivey lost the case.
Eliot Jacobson Ph.D.
October 14, 2014
Meet Cheung Yin Sun - Phil Ivey's Edge Sorting Partner
Phil Ivey had a lot of help in landing his windfall. It came about via a Chinese collaborator by the name of Cheung Yin “Kelly” Sun that was seeking for revenge
Michael Kaplan
July 6, 2017
Phil Ivey's Appeal and Small Measures
According to an article in the Daily Mail, Phil Ivey is soon going to get a chance to appeal the 2014 ruling that allowed Crockfords Casino in Mayfair to keep the $12 million Ivey won playing baccarat in 2012.
Eliot Jacobson Ph.D.
December 5, 2015
Beating the House: From Affleck to Ivey
There were two articles in the news over the last week having to do with players getting the edge over the house. In one case, an article in the Baltimore Sun described the travails of professional poker player Joseph Stiers who was banned from all Caesars properties for card counting. In particular, Stiers will not be allowed to play in the World Series of Poker this year.
Eliot Jacobson Ph.D.
April 6, 2015