No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker player in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa showed him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the negative comments from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to dedication and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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