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

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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 NJ before reaching turning one. His grandfather introduced him to penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to discover every little thing he could about the game. He would tell his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not permit the detrimental feedback from others destroy his goal of becoming one of the best poker players on the planet.

He began competing seriously after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP where he made 2 final tables and came away with his 1st World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the last table he defeated quite a few of the better known professionals including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

Phil decided to take his skills to the successive level and headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an immeasurable passion for the game of poker. Phil states that he is picking up skills every day and is very humble about his accomplishments. He admits to making errors every single session of poker and always strives to get better.

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