NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t let the adverse comments from others annihilate his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He started playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an eternal love for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.