NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely would tell his grandparents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not permit the adverse comments from others kill his goal of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
Phil began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his abilities at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial few years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved 2 final tables and came away with his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the next level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his success to discipline and an undying love for poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a regular basis.