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

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey 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 discover everything he could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

He started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known 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, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.