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-ranked pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup everything he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the detrimental feedback from other people kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable passion for poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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