NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about the game. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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