NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his success. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.
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