NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the planet by most of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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