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

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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his goal of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

Phil began playing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made 2 final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the well known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He states that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He admits to making mistakes in each session of poker and constantly aspires to get better.

Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.