Gemaco
| Headquarters | Blue Springs, Missouri |
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| Parent | Angel Playing Cards |
Gemaco is a manufacturer of playing cards, casino chips and table layouts for casinos. The company is based in Blue Springs, Missouri. In 2014, it was acquired by Gaming Partners International,[1] which has since been purchased by Angel Playing Cards of Kyoto, Japan.[2]
In 2012, poker player Phil Ivey won $9.6 million playing baccarat at the Borgata casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Borgata alleged that Ivey cheated using a scheme known as edge sorting. Claiming manufacturing defects, Borgata filed a lawsuit against Gemaco to cover the losses. In 2018, the ruling judge has cleared the company of accountability and put the emphasis on the players instead.[3][4] Many casinos use cards with a border to stop people from being able to do this.[5][6]
In 2012, Golden Nugget Atlantic City filed a lawsuit against Gemaco after a shipment of unshuffled decks led to 14 players winning a combined total of $1.5 million in Mini-Baccarat at the casino.[7]
References
- ^ Central, A. S. I. (October 6, 2014). "Gemaco Acquired by Gaming Partners International". www.asicentral.com. Retrieved February 4, 2020.
- ^ GPIC Completes Closing Of Acquisition By Angel at Gaming Partners International. Retrieved 5 June 2019.
- ^ "Borgata Loses Case Against Gemaco In Phil Ivey Controversy". March 30, 2018. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ "Gemaco Playing Cards Off the Hook in Borgata Ivey Edge-Sorting Debacle". www.pokernews.com. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
- ^ Anjalee Khemlani (April 13, 2014). "Borgata suit says gambling pro cheated to win $9.6 million in card game". Press of Atlantic City. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ Maurice VerStandig (April 18, 2014). "Sorting Out the Law Behind Phil Ivey's Edge Sorting Debacle at Borgata". PokerNews Global. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
- ^ The Associated Press (August 21, 2012). "Golden Nugget suing card maker after unshuffled cards pay off big for gamblers". NJ.com. Retrieved March 15, 2016.
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