No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the number one poker player in the world by many of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to learn every little thing he could about the game. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t allow the negative comments from other people kill his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began playing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a learning period and winning wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 WSOP where he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Sin City. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly humble about his achievements. He knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and always aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying money games on a normal basis.