NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
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