NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn anything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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