No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker contender in the world by many of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to learn anything he could about poker. He would tell his parents that he was planning on being a professional poker player. He did not allow the adverse comments from others kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

Phil started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his game at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for him were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a common thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he destroyed a number of the better known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and moved out west to Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Ivey credits his success to discipline and an undying passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every single day and is quite abashed about his accomplishments. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and constantly strives to get better.

Even though Ivey has come first in some big tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a normal basis.