A professional poker player, who described himself in court as “an expert in safe gambling ”, has had his £100,000 damages claim against one of Britain's largest casinos dismissed. Dr Mortaza Sahibzada alleged he was unfairly banned from the Hippodrome Casino in September 2023 after rival players complained he “cashed out” too quickly from card games. He sued for £100,000 in compensation, saying that he was “barred from entering or gambling at the casino”. The glitzy West End casino, located in Leicester Square , boasts 93,000 square feet of gaming space, including a dedicated poker floor, within a converted theatre and nightclub. Dr Sahibzada, a former Imperial College London engineering researcher, claimed that he became unpopular at the Hippodrome due to his “highly disciplined” hit-and-run strategy. This involved leaving tables after winning about £75, preventing competitors from recouping their losses. He said that this “innovative” tactic allowed him to earn over £2,000 monthly.…