No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next 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 achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He knows he makes blunders in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.
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