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

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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the adverse comments from other people annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He began competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

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