Antonio Esfandiari Robbed of $1 Million: Poker Chips, Cash, and Jewelry Stolen

Poker professional Antonio Esfandiari fell victim to a robbery totaling about $1 million. The items stolen from his home safe in Panorama Towers on the Strip included $150,000 in cash, approximately $500,000 in poker chips from Aria and Bellagio, a $350,000 bracelet, and four watches worth $50,000.

The suspected robber, 46-year-old Svetlana Silva, was arrested by the police. Silva had previously lived with Esfandiari's father and had access to the safe combination. She was caught after being seen playing a high-stakes poker game with the stolen chips. During the game, she bought in with significant amounts of cash and chips, eventually winning several hands before leaving.

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