Level: 30
Blinds: 40,000/80,000
Ante: 0
2020 WSOP.com Online Bracelet Events
Event #28: $1,000 Omaha Hi-Lo 6-Max
Day: 1
WSOP Legend: 10-Time Bracelet Winner Phil Ivey
Level 30
: 40,000/80,000, 0 ante
Few poker players have captured the attention of the poker universe quite like Phil Ivey. There have been plenty of champions of the game who crushed it at the felt, but none who built up the mystique of Ivey, who remains to this day arguably the most magnetic player in poker despite results that no longer match his days of utmost dominance.
A day after the anniversary of Ivey's induction into the Poker Hall of Fame, PokerNews examines the legacy of his WSOP success. Prior to 2000, Ivey didn't have any recorded WSOP cashes.
The 23-year-old didn't waste any time establishing himself as one of the top up-and-coming players. That year, after already making one final table and finishing fifth, Ivey secured his first bracelet. He beat none other than fellow Hall of Famer Amarillo Slim Preston heads up to win Event #14: $2,500 Pot-Limit Omaha, a rebuy event, for his first bracelet and $195,000. Three other Hall of Famers — Chris Bjorin, Phil Hellmuth and David "Devilfish" Ulliott — also competed at that final table, so shipping it was about more than just getting his first taste of gold. Ivey showed he could beat the best in the business.
Two years after that, though, would be when Ivey really showed he was the present and future of the game. In 2002, Ivey showcased his skills at limit poker in a big way.
Gabriel “NJ_FittyFish” Ramos Eliminated in 6th Place ($14,812.87)
Level 30
: 40,000/80,000, 0 ante
William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine raised yo 160,000 under the gun and action folded around to Gabriel “NJ_FittyFish” Ramos, who called off their 90,449 stack from the big blind.
Gabriel “NJ_FittyFish” Ramos: 
William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine: 
With neither player holding a lo hand the 
runout gave Romaine a set of kings ending Ramos' tournament in sixth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
2,114,863
360,349
|
360,349 |
|
|
Busted |
Level: 31
Blinds: 50,000/100,000
Ante: 0
Updated Chip Counts at the Break
Level 31
: 50,000/100,000, 0 ante
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,725,535
-168,649
|
-168,649 |
|
|
2,183,119
68,256
|
68,256 |
|
|
2,083,854
750,000
|
750,000 |
|
|
507,417
-134,557
|
-134,557 |
|
375,075
-121,600
|
-121,600 |
|
||
Kyle "Ksparks740" Sparks Eliminated in 5th Place ($21,047.25)
Level 31
: 50,000/100,000, 0 ante
Kyle "Ksparks740" Sparks raised to 200,000 under the gun, Stephen “Chippingggup” Tyson three-bet to 300,000 the next seat overmand Vasu “kheescoopy” Amarapu called from the big blind.
Action was back on Sparks who jammed for 382,417 and both opponents called to see a 
flop appear.
Amarapu check-called Tyson's 100,000 bet bringing the 
turn. Amarapu checked their option once again only to fold after Tyson fired out 200,000.
Stephen “Chippingggup” Tyson: 
Kyle "Ksparks740" Sparks: 
Sparks was behind holding some outs, but unfortunately, the 
river wasn't one of them ending his tournament in fifth place.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,848,688
764,834
|
764,834 |
|
|
2,018,043
-707,492
|
-707,492 |
|
|
Busted |
Level: 32
Blinds: 60,000/120,000
Ante: 0
"kheescoopy" Scores a Double
Level 32
: 60,000/120,000, 0 ante
William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine raised to 240,000 from the small blind and then called "kheescoopy's" 360,000 three-bet to see a 
flop.
Romaine led out for 120,000 and "kheescoopy" called bringing the 
turn. Romaine fired out 240,000 and then called "kheescoop's" 393,043 all in raise.
"kheescoopy": 
William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine: 
The river secured "kheescoopy" double with the straight as there was no lo hand.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
2,780,076
596,957
|
596,957 |
|
|
1,746,086
-271,957
|
-271,957 |
Stephen “Chippingggup” Tyson Eliminated in 4th Place ($30,473.62)
Level 32
: 60,000/120,000, 0 ante
Stephen “Chippingggup” Tyson raised the button and William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine defended the big blind to see a 
flop.
Romaine checked, Tyson bet, and Romaine check-raised. Tyson called and the appeared on the turn.
Romaine bet and then called when Tyson raised all in for 438,688.
Stephen “Chippingggup” Tyson: 
William "SlaweelRyam" Romaine: 
Tyson had the overpair of kings, while Romaine had a low. That low turned into a high as well when the 
spiked on the river to give Romaine a straight for the scoop.
| Player | Chips | Progress |
|---|---|---|
|
|
3,038,764
258,688
|
258,688 |
|
|
Busted |
Level: 33
Blinds: 80,000/160,000
Ante: 0