No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker 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 final table he defeated a number of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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