No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from other people kill his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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