No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker competitor in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandpa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil 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 success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Phil has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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