NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the adverse comments from other people destroy his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning money games on a regular basis.