Phil Ivey Wins Ninth World Series Of Poker BraceletProfessional Gambler Now Tied For Fourth All-Time |
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Phil Ivey capitalized on the World Series of Poker running bracelet events in Australia.
On Wednesday, the professional gambler won his ninth WSOP title, putting him in a tie for fourth all-time. Only Johnny Chan (10), Doyle Brunson (10) and Phil Hellmuth (13) have more. The late Johnny Moss also accumulated nine during his lifetime.
The $2,200 mixed-game event drew 81 players and awarded Ivey $51,840 and 192 POY points.
Ivey’s win comes after he made five final tables at the WSOP last summer but failed to win any of them. Ivey told the WSOP that he had the close calls in the back of his mind.
“As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to think about my place in poker history and where I’m going to stand, so it’s important to me to win these bracelets,” he told the WSOP. “I’m trying to catch Phil [Hellmuth]. It’s tough; he keeps winning them.”
The win was also Ivey’s first at the WSOP since he decided to forgo the 2011 summer Series in the wake of Black Friday. He said then that he was unhappy that players hadn’t been repaid by Full Tilt, the site he once endorsed all over the world. He now reps a new product.
In addition to his tournament successes, Ivey is one of the most profitable cash game players ever, though his 2013 online campaign hasn’t been so great. According to HighstakesDB, he’s down more than $1.6 million on Full Tilt this year.
With the ninth bracelet in the bag, Ivey is poised to have a shot at double digits this summer. He said he’s “looking forward” to the upcoming festival held annually in Las Vegas.
| Place | Player | Earnings | POY Points |
| 1 | Phil Ivey | $51,840 | 192 |
| 2 | Brandon Wong | $32,039 | 160 |
| 3 | Graeme Putt | $22,427 | 128 |
| 4 | Daniel Negreanu | $16,336 | 96 |
| 5 | Robert Campbell | $12,020 | 80 |
| 6 | Kevin Song | $8,978 | 64 |
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