No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Wednesday, 19. August 2020
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker contender on the globe by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His papa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not let the adverse comments from others annihilate his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he favors winning cash games on a normal basis.
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