No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.
