No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning period and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. 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.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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