No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people destroy his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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