No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about poker. He would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. 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 undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a regular basis.
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