No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals 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. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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