NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the planet by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was addicted to poker and wished to learn everything he possibly could about poker. He routinely told his elders that he was going to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the adverse comments from other people annihilate his ambition of becoming one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He started playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The first number of years for him were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a regular thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where 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 defeated a number of the better known pros including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his game to the successive level and moved out west to Vegas. He continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to hard work and an undying passion for the game of poker. He states that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly abashed about his success. He admits to making mistakes every single game of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big-time tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.
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