No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the planet by many of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 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 closing table he defeated quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and a continuing love for poker. Phil states that he is learning every single day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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