Last year, a High Court in London ruled in favor of the Crockford’s Casino in a £7.8 million ($12.4 million) legal dispute against Phil Ivey. Immediately after, Ivey’s lawyer, Matthew Dowd of Archerfield Partners, revealed that the poker pro would appeal Judge Justice Mitting's decision.
It's taken more than a year, but according to the Daily Mail, Ivey has been granted permission to appeal.
"This is really great news," Ivey told The Mail. "I am getting a second shot and I'm hoping we will win this time around.