Winner Poker Player - News Detail

Phil Ivey became the second double bracelet (after Brock Parker) winner in the 2009 by taking home Event 25, $2,500 Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8 or Better. The victory gave Ivey $220,538 in prize money.

The 32-year-old Ivey has won seven WSOP bracelets in total, and he wants more.

Phil Ivey wins 2009 WSOP Event 25

"Winning bracelets, it does matter.  Just having the chance to put myself in poker history and I know I have the chance to win and be the all-time bracelet leader if I can continue at this pace.  So, I'm looking forward to the opportunity," Ivey said after the tournament.

Ivey was ranked seventh out of eight in chips at the start of the final table.  He seized the chip lead when play became five-handed.  When Dutch Boyd was eliminated fourth, Ivey had more than half of the total chips in play.

But Ivey went cold for a spell and was actually third in chips to Carlos Mortensen and Ming Lee when play was three-handed.  Ivey remained patient and regained the advantage and eventually polished off both of his opponents one by one.

When heads-up play began, Ivey enjoyed nearly a 2 to 1 chip lead over Lee.  Ivey never appeared to be in serious danger of losing his chip lead, although the final duel lasted nearly an hour. In total, the final table lasted about six hours.

Ivey claims that he is a better tournament player now than he was a year ago.

"I think I am a little more patient.  I take my time.  I'm trying in every pot.  I'm trying to stay focused and recognize that every pot does matter.  I think (before) I was making major mistakes than ended up costing me the tournament.  It would cost me chips in a tournament.  This year I am not making as many mistakes."

2009 WSOP Event 25 - Omaha/Seven Card Stud Hi-Low 8 or Better

Buy-in: $2,500
Entrants: 376
Prize pool: $864,800

Final results: