NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Friday, 5. November 2021
Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t let the negative comments from others kill his ambition of being one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing seriously after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.
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