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) |
| Home town | Kingston upon Hull |
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]
References
- 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.
Other websites
- Official site
- How Ulliott got his Devil Fish Nickname
- Hendon Mob forum post by Ulliott about Poker Europa review of Swimming With The Devilfish
- Dave Ulliot Hendon Mob tournament results
- PokerListings.com profile
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