No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he could about the game. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from others kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated many of the well 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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a normal basis.
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