Top poker player Phil Ivey has lost a British Supreme Court challenge over his £7.7 million winnings from a London casino.

Poker player Phil Ivey is taking his legal battle against a London casino over his £7.7m winnings to the Supreme Court in England.

Top poker player Phil Ivey has lost his High Court case against the owners of London’s Crockfords Club over his £7.7m (€9.7m) winnings.

Online gaming firm PartyGaming today said its casino business had continued its strong growth despite the bigger than expected impact of the World Cup on its internet poker tables.