NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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