No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Sunday, 11. December 2016
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker player on the globe by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative feedback from others annihilate his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began competing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed many of the well known professionals 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 Sin City. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He admits to making blunders every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a normal basis.
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