COVID-19 forced the postponement of the 2020 World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. In lieu of being able to live report this year's summer series, PokerNews has decided to relive some of the memories of past WSOPs. This Day in WSOP History will harken back to the most poignant moments of WSOPs from 2005-2019.
Before Phil Ivey became a cash game player at-large, holed up in private games wagering untold sums and fading nearly all tournament action, he was one of the favorites in the WSOP bracelet chase every year.