No-Limit Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by many of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about the game. He would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. 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 game to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is very abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and always aspires to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.