NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor on the globe by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker players in the world.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching period and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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