No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded 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 his first birthday. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided 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 best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.
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