No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game 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 best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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