No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse feedback from other people kill his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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