No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-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 grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse comments from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "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 Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.
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