NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His papa showed him to one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental comments from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "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 participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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