NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in 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 the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. He admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
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