Phil Ivey's battle against Atlantic City's Borgata has been well documented. The poker pro is accused of cheating the casino out of $9.6 million back in 2012 after using a technique called edge sorting, which allegedly occurred over four separate visits. Borgata opted to sue Ivey, who in turn did the same by filing a countersuit.
Borgata contends Ivey's edge-sorting strategy violates New Jersey gaming laws, but Ivey asserts it was simply the result of skill. The 10-time World Series of Poker bracelet winner also points out that Borgata catered to all of his demands, including using a certain brand of cards, providing a private playing area with a dealer who spoke Mandarin, and allowing him to play with a woman by his side, who was later deemed his "accomplice.