No-Limit Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His papa introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the adverse feedback from other people destroy his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he destroyed a number of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his success to dedication and an eternal love for poker. He says that he is learning every single day and is very humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Even though Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.