NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning period and winning was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros 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 Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
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