No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker contender in the world by most of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before reaching turning one. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the detrimental feedback from others kill his dream of becoming one of the best poker competitors in the world.
He began competing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a regular thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he destroyed 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 next level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal love for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every single day and is incredibly abashed about his achievements. He knows he makes errors every single session of poker and always strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a normal basis.
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