NL Texas Holdem 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 professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before reaching the age of one. His papa showed him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t allow the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the best poker players in the world.

He started playing seriously after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching period and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and won his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Vegas. He continues to participate in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Ivey credits his success to dedication and a continuing passion for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every day and is quite humble about his accomplishments. He knows he makes mistakes in each session of poker and always aspires to get better.

Although Phil has won some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying money games on a regular basis.