No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover whatever he possibly could about the game. He would tell his parents that he was going 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 players in the world.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "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 Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.