No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the planet by most of the top-ranked professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the adverse comments from other people kill his dream of being one of the best poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing 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 skills to the next level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a normal basis.