Poker legend Phil Ivey was just ordered to return roughly $10 MILLION in baccarat winnings

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He should bet the 10 million on one hand of baccarat.

I disagree with the decision. Phil Ivey didn't do anything to the cards nor did collaborate with the dealer. The casino used a slightly defective deck, that Ivey was smart enough to take advantage of. He took advantage of a casino screw up and nothing more than that.

He should bet the 10 million on one hand of baccarat.

Have to wonder did they deal out the cards before he bet. This is not how it is normally done. Or could he see only the top card in the shoe enough to get an edge.

The judge's job is to accurately interpret the law. Assuming he did so, then he did his job well. And if that's the case, then those who disagree with the outcome should complain about the law instead of the judge.

A judge has now weighed in and claimed Ivey didn't violate game rules -- but DID violate a New Jersey gambling law that's supposed to block players from using strategies like "edge-sorting" to swing the odds in their favor.
Ivey's lawyer told the AP, "What this ruling says is a player is prohibited from combining his skill and intellect and visual acuity to beat the casino at its own game."
Ivey will appeal the ruling.

I think Ivey has a chance of winning the appeal.

Possibly he can win, but if that happens the law will be strengthened in the future. If anyone thinks that New Jersey, Las Vegas, or any other state is going to allow players to win massive fortunes, this cutting into tax revenue, then you're crazy.

Laws to prohibit players from gaining a long term advantage are not going away, and actually to the contrary. Don't get between a politician and his tax revenue. That's how many buy their power.

I just wish the players could be compensated for errors made in favor of the casino. That sure doesn't happen much.

High profile player...they seem to get more grief, more scrutiny.