NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las 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 hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes errors every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.
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