No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from others kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning period and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the next level and moved 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 achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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