No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player in the world by most of the top pros. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before his first birthday. His grandfather showed him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to discover everything he possibly could about the game. He routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the detrimental comments from other people annihilate his dream of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal thing at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he achieved two final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed quite a few of the well known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an eternal passion for poker. He says that he is picking up skills every day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.