No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup everything he could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse comments from others destroy his ambition of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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