No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won 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.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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