NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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