NL Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the planet by many of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover anything he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after getting a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated many of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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