NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn whatever he could about poker. He would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse feedback from others annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
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