No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning period and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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