No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he is learning every day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a normal basis.
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