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

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about the game. Phil would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse feedback from other people destroy his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.