No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning period and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "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 Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his success. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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