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Poker Star Walks Line Between Shy and 'Jerk'

By Steve FriessNov 6th 2009 – 8:14PM

LAS VEGAS (Nov. 6) -- Perched on the fringes of a crowd packing a wind-swept balcony facing the Strip, the man almost universally regarded as the greatest poker player of his generation would be easy to overlook just days before what could be his greatest victory yet. He looks innocent, at least until his huge brown eyes...

Phil Ivey Bet $800,000 on Cardinals +3.5 In First Half, Story Ends Badly

By Shane BaconFeb 5th 2009 – 4:49PM

Every football fan in the country has two stories that nobody really likes hearing: a bad fantasy football week (Dude, I can't belieeeeve I benched Thomas Jones!) and a horrible beating they took gambling.I dare you, however, to find a buddy that has landed as bad a beating as Phil Ivey did with his first half Super Bowl...

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Background on phil ivey

Phillip Dennis "Phil" Ivey Jr. (born February 1, 1976) is an American professional poker player who has won eight World Series of Poker bracelets, one World Poker Tour title and appeared at nine World Poker Tour final tables.

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