Phil Ivey Loses Big in US Court Battle: Poker News Roundup

In a significant legal development, Phil Ivey has lost a major court battle in the United States. In October, a court in New Jersey ruled that Phil Ivey's $9.6 million winnings from card sorting at Borgata Casino were illegal. The court ordered Ivey to return $9.6 million and $504,000 won in craps, but did not require him to pay the casino's VIP service costs.

Meanwhile, poker players William Davis and John Nevmerzhitsky from California successfully sued Iowa police for confiscating $100,200 in cash. The players had been pulled over for a minor traffic violation and, despite having medical marijuana permits, the police used the presence of a small amount of marijuana as an excuse to confiscate their cash. The players eventually won their case and were awarded $90,000 of their confiscated money back, plus an additional $60,000 for emotional distress.

The World Series of Poker 2017 will be held from May 30 to July 17 at the Rio Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The event will feature various tournaments, including the Millionaire Maker and Little One for One Drop. The Main Event is scheduled to start on July 8. Other details and the exact schedule will be announced after the New Year.