No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Monday, 16. November 2015
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental feedback from others kill his ambition of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he defeated a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Sin City. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil states that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.
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