Dave Ulliott
David A. 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.
 Dave Ulliott on the 2005 World Series of Poker | |
| 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) |
At the poker table, he is known for wearing orange sunglasses, a sharp suit (or leather jacket) and gold knuckleduster rings 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]
Dave Ulliott Media
Ulliott wears a T-shirt advertising his website at the 2006 World Series of Poker.
References
- ↑ Rydin, Staffin. David "Devilfish" UlliotPokerListings.com. Retrieved 30 August 2006.
- ↑ Pempus, Brian. Poker Legend Dave 'DevilFish' Ulliott Passes Away. CardPlayer.com (2015-04-06). Retrieved 2015-04-06.
- ↑ Bradley, Lance. David “Devilfish” Ulliott Dies Following Cancer Battle. bluff.com (2015-04-06). Retrieved 2015-04-06.
Other websites
- Official site
- How Ulliott got his Devil Fish Nickname[dead link]
- Hendon Mob forum post by Ulliott about Poker Europa review of Swimming With The Devilfish
- Dave Ulliot Hendon Mob tournament results[dead link]
- PokerListings.com profile
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