No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker competitor on the planet by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t permit the adverse comments from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began competing seriously after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a common outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil 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 love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.