NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse feedback from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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