NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the negative comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He 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 discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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