No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Tuesday, 26. October 2010
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor on the globe by many of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching turning 1. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors on the planet.
Phil started competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st 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.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an undying passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. Phil admits to making errors in each session of poker and always strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes winning cash games on a normal basis.
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