No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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