NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his first 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 well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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