No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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