NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning 1. His grandpa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative comments from others annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the strongest poker players on the planet.
Phil started playing intently after getting a false ID with the name of Jerome. He practiced his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a regular outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he made two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated a number of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s picking up skills every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders every single game of poker and constantly aspires to get better.
Even though Ivey has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.