No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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