No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Sunday, 19. September 2021
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker players on the planet.
Phil began playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.
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