NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather 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 could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
He began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
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