No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying passion for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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