The name Dave “The Devilfish” Ulliot is known to most poker enthusiasts as a great British player who has won millions in a brief poker playing career that started in 2003. This week he signalled his intention to make millions more with the launch of his own online poker room, Devilfish Poker.com.
Powered by the Canadian Excapsa company and a member of that growing network, the new site is the seventh licensee to be signed up alongside the likes of Ultimate Bet. Excapsa recently enjoyed a successful listing on the London Exchange.
Jim Ryan, chief executive of Excapsa, said: “Excapsa is developing its business internationally with a premier UK poker professional. The fact that ‘the Devilfish,’ perhaps the best-known poker player outside North America, has selected our poker network is a testament to the quality of our software.”
Ulliot has become a favourite with spectators due to his distinctive look and nickname, and he remains one of the best known and well-respected (and maybe feared!) professional players on the poker circuit today. The site is like the player – no-nonsense but with all the essentials including player aids and a range of fave poker games starting with Texas Hold Em.
If the standard playing area does not suit individual players, they can do their own thing through an on-site easy to use program called PokerEnvironments, choosing to play “in” Aruba, London, Las Vegas, in the desert or even underwater. An interesting novelty.
Visiting the site provided an answer to a question We have often asked: “What is a devilfish?” The informative site tells us that this is a Chinese culinary delicacy that’ll kill you if it’s not properly prepared. An appropriate corollary to the man who owns it!