NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to pickup everything he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the negative comments from others kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.