NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.
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