NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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