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

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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil Ivey 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 then on on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker players on the planet.

Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the well 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. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable love for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.