Barny Boatman and Joe Beevers have accumulated countless stories over decades in poker. Now, the original members of The Hendon Mob shared some of them in a conversation hosted by PartyPoker. Among the characters were Phil Hellmuth, Daniel Negreanu, Doyle Brunson, and Phil Ivey.
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Thus, Phil Hellmuth gained attention with a memory from Beevers about the recordings of Late Night Poker, around 2001. According to the Brit, Hellmuth showed calm and polite behavior during a dinner in Cardiff. However, Boatman disagreed when his companion used the word “humble” to describe the American.
In this way, Boatman told another story that matched much more with the well-known personality of Phil Hellmuth. On one occasion, he gifted the Poker Brat a book of poker stories. However, Hellmuth looked at the book and replied: “I don’t read books. I write them”.
However, Daniel Negreanu and Doyle Brunson also gained space in the duo’s memories. Boatman stated that Negreanu’s communicative style has always been part of the Canadian’s personality. Beevers highlighted Brunson’s attention to fans, as the legendary player found time to chat, give autographs, and dedicate his books.
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Phil Ivey suggests million-dollar bet to play golf with Bill Clinton
However, Phil Ivey starred in one of the most curious stories of the conversation. According to Boatman, former United States president Bill Clinton wanted to meet the star during a visit to Las Vegas. Ivey initially suggested a poker game, but Clinton could not participate. Therefore, the group found another possibility: a round of golf.
However, Ivey did not just want to play a friendly match. The American suggested a bet of US$ 100,000 per hole to face Clinton. Thus, considering the traditional 18 holes of a round, the contest could involve huge amounts depending on the result of each part of the course.
Finally, Bill Clinton declined the proposal, and the meeting with Ivey did not happen. Thus, the story became part of the collection of curious episodes involving the American star. Moreover, Boatman’s account reinforced a known characteristic of Phil Ivey: even a possible golf match with a former president had to involve action.
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