NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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