Edge sorting
Edge sorting is a technique used in advantage gambling where a player determines the value of a face down card at casino table games by observing subtle flaws on the back of the card.[1] Player may notice distinct edges depending on how the card is held.[2] Once the identity of the card has been determined players can significantly change the mathematical edge to their favor.[3]
Incidents
- In 2012, poker player Phil Ivey was reported to have won £7.3 million (approx. $11 million) playing Punto Banco at Crockfords, a casino in London. Earlier that year, Ivey had won $9.6 million playing Baccarat at the Borgata with partner, Cheng Yin Sun.[4] The Crockfords refused payment beyond his initial £1 million stake.[5] Both Crockfords and the Borgata used the same kind of playing cards manufactured by Gemaco. The Borgata is also suing Gemaco.[6]
References
- ^ Thomas Barrabi (2014-04-14). "What Is Edge Sorting? Phil Ivey Sued By Borgata Casino, Allegedly Cheated To Win $9.6 Million In Baccarat". International Business Times. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ Ian Gallagher (2013-09-14). "'I read the cards but I'm no cheat': U.S. poker ace suing Britain's oldest casino after being denied £8million win admits using controversial 'edge sorting' technique". Daily Mail. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ Victor Fiorillo (2014-04-14). "Borgata: Poker Star Phil Ivey Cheated Us Out of $10 Million Using Edge Sorting". Philly Mag. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ Haley Draznin and Sho Wills (2014-04-13). "Atlantic City casino claims poker champ Phillip Ivey cheated to win $9.6 million". CNN. Retrieved 2014-04-19.
- ^ Ron Dicker (2012-10-09). "Phil Ivey, Poker Champion, Denied $11.7 Million Payout From Punto Banco Card Game". Huffington Post.
- ^ Maurice VerStandig (2014-04-18). "Sorting Out the Law Behind Phil Ivey's Edge Sorting Debacle at Borgata". PokerNews. Retrieved 2014-04-19.