No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup anything he could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he was going to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning experience and winning wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. Phil says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he favors destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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