The poker industry will always look back and be thankful that Sammy Farha didn’t beat Chris Moneymaker at the 2003 WSOP Main Event final table. By losing heads-up, Farha allowed the amateur to win and novices around the world believe they too could become the next world champion.
Phil Ivey has opened up about the hand that cost him a WSOP title, but helped start the poker boom. (Image: BBC/Reuters)
For that reason, Farha will also be a part of poker folklore. However, people forget that Phil Ivey played his part in shaping the industry.
In his latest video interview with Barry Greenstein, Ivey talks us through his emotions after “that” hand against Moneymaker.