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Ulliott (4 April 1954 – 6 April 2015), known by the nickname Devilfish, was an English professional gambler and poker player. Ulliott was a minor figure in the Hull underworld, but went on to become a World Series of Poker bracelet -winner, and a mainstay of televised poker. 'Poker is not poker without the name Devilfish.' After the news of Ulliott's death broke on social media, poker pros and friends immediately published countless messages to honor the player's.
Dave 'Devilfish' Ulliott is an English professional poker player. His 'Devilfish' nickname refers to a poisonous fish that can kill when ingested, if not properly prepared. The nickname was created by Stephen Au-Yeung in 1997, who ran a poker game that Ulliott attended. The Devilfish Documentary brought to you by partypoker LIVE and Dusk Till Dawn.Follow us on:♦ Twitter: Facebook: https://. For lovers of a poker anecdote, as most of us are, Devilfish: The Life & Times of a Poker Legend is a book that has few equals. To say that Dave Ulliott was a rogue and raconteur is not to.
Most would say poker in the U.K. wouldn’t be what it is today without one of its greatest characters, Dave “Devilfish” Ulliott. Recently, partypoker LIVE posted a full-length documentary depicting the life of Devilfish, who passed away in 2015.
The film, produced and directed by Marc Reeks and sponsored by partypoker LIVE and Dusk Till Dawn, contains commentary from a number of individuals who knew Ulliott well, including Rob Yong, Warren Lush, Barny Boatman, John Duthie, Padraig Parkinson, Simon Trumper, Marcel Luske and a number of relatives. It’s divided into four parts as follows:
- Part 1 – The April Fool
- Part 2 – A Class of His Own
- Part 3 – Made in Hull
- Part 4 – The Bad Beat
One of the original TV characters of poker, Ulliott’s brash and crass nature attracted plenty of people to the game, and contributed to his success on the felt. Watch clips of Devilfish needling Phil Hellmuth and closing out a $10K WPT event against the great Phil Ivey. The 1997 WSOP bracelet winner was well respected among his peers for his poker and people-reading skills that led to an illustrious poker career with more than $6.2 million in live tournament earnings.
Always good for a laugh and drawn to the spotlight, the father of eight had humble beginnings in Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom, where he grew up hustling a living from a young age. Poker was a natural fit for Ulliott, who helped to shape and grow the game — where he’ll be remembered as a poker legend for years to come. His icon is cemented in the Poker Hall of Fame, as he was inducted posthumously in 2017 alongside Ivey.
For the full story, watch The Devilfish documentary via YouTube below:
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | The Devilfish, The Clock |
| Born | 4 April 1954 Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 6 April 2015 (aged 61) |
| Home town | Kingston upon Hull |
David A. Ulliott (4 April 1954 – 6 April 2015), known by the nicknameDevilfish, was an English professional gambler and poker player. Ulliott was a minor figure in the Hull underworld, but went on to become a World Series of Pokerbracelet-winner, and a mainstay of televised poker.
At the poker table, he is known for wearing orange sunglasses, a sharp suit (or leather jacket) and gold knuckledusterrings reading 'Devil' and 'Fish', which he made himself.[1]
He lived in Kingston upon Hull, not far from where he grew up. Ulliott died on 6 April 2015 from colon cancer.[2][3]
References[change change source]
- ↑Rydin, Staffin. 'David 'Devilfish' Ulliot'. PokerListings.com. Archived from the original on 27 April 2006. Retrieved 30 August 2006.
- ↑Pempus, Brian (2015-04-06). 'Poker Legend Dave 'DevilFish' Ulliott Passes Away'. CardPlayer.com. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
- ↑Bradley, Lance (2015-04-06). 'David 'Devilfish' Ulliott Dies Following Cancer Battle'. bluff.com. Archived from the original on 2015-04-08. Retrieved 2015-04-06.
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Other websites[change change source]
- How Ulliott got his Devil Fish Nickname[permanent dead link]