No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor on the globe by many of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about poker. He routinely would tell his elders that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative feedback from other people destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching experience and winning wasn’t a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.