No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been branded as the greatest poker competitor in the world by most of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse comments from others destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a false ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching period and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals 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 Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and an undying love for poker. He says that he’s learning every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

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