NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Sunday, 29. September 2019
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player in the world by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn anything he could about the game. Phil would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people kill his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate 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 poker. He states that he is learning every single day and is quite humble about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to get better.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.
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