No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker contender on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil started playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors in each game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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