NL Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the planet by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about the game. He would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began competing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known professionals 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 headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal passion for poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a regular basis.