No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse comments from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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