No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to discover anything he possibly could about the game. He would tell his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental comments from other people destroy his ambition of being one of the best poker players in the world.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for Phil were a learning experience and winning was not a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the better known professionals 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 Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. Phil says that he’s learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and always strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.