No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before reaching turning one. His papa taught him penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup anything he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the detrimental feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the strongest poker competitors on the planet.
He started competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his skills at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win was not a common outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his game to the successive level and headed 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 dedication and an eternal love for poker. Phil says that he is learning every day and is very abashed about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making errors every single game of poker and constantly strives to get better.
Despite the fact that Ivey has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.
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