NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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