NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught him penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the detrimental comments from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
Phil started competing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Even though Phil has won some big tournaments, he likes winning money games on a regular basis.