NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse feedback from other people destroy his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated 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 next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his success. He knows he makes errors every single session of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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