NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about poker. Phil would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the negative feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.
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