Poker Player Phil Ivey Wins Yet Another WSOP Bracelet

June 15, 2009 - Written By Bonnie

When you get a final table of professional poker players such as Chad Brown, Blair Rodman, Steve Wong,  Dutch Boyd, John Turner, and Carlos Mortensen, you know you are in for a real display of poker skills. But it was 6 time WSOP bracelet winner Phil Ivey that had the attention of the crowd. Ivey is a legend of poker and said to be one of the very best players in this modern game. A lot rides on this tournament as is could very well be a historical event for poker player Phil Ivey. Ivey is no stranger to WSOP events and already has a total of 6 WSOP bracelets. His knowledge of poker along with his poker skills make up for one entertaining tournament. Ivey had one thing in mind when entering this event along with 375 other players and that was to play the very best possible, make it to the final round, and take home his 7th gold bracelet. The idea of him possibly winning this tournament which will earn him his 7th WSOP gold bracelet, had all of Vegas talking.

This tournament was a three day event which made for long exhausting hours of play. Ivey's patience and determination earned him a spot at the final table where he push players out of the tournament one by one. Ivey stirred  up quite a buzz at the RIO which could of very well added to his determination to make this win happen. Ivey went head to head with opponent Ming Lee in the  final round. With the royal family behind him, Ivey beat out Lee with trip queens.

Ivey was crowned champion was crowned champion of the Omaha Seven Card Stud HL / 8 or better tournament. This event marked a historical event for the poker world. Ivey has earned a great deal of respect for his amazing display of poker skills over the years. It is truly a special day for not only Phil Ivey, but for anyone who has had the privilege of seeing this legend play.