No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor on the planet by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the detrimental comments from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated a number of the well known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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