NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative comments from other people destroy his dream of being one of the best poker players on the planet.
He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning period and winning wasn’t a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single session of poker and always strives to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.
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