No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from other people annihilate his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.

He began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he destroyed many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He decided to take his game to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Although Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.