No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others destroy his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "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 compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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