That was the same outcome as far as the Borgata case was concerned – the legal system sided with the casino and ruled that Ivey would have to pay back $10.16 million: his baccarat winnings as well as an additional $500,000 won from playing craps with those winnings. Though Phil appealed, the lower court's decision against Ivey was upheld by the Supreme Court in October 2017. court ruled in favor of the casino on Oct. Phil Ivey Engaged in Edge Sorting Within the Luxurious Gaming Rooms at CrockfordsĬrockfords explained that his use of edge sorting amounted to illegitimate gameplay, and despite Ivey protesting his innocence, a U.K.