NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his success. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.
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