No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the detrimental feedback from others kill his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable love for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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