NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker player on the planet by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His papa taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.
He started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known 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 game. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including but not limited to "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 Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a regular basis.
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