NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker competitor on the globe by most of the top-ranked pros. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wanted to learn whatever he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not let the adverse feedback from other people kill his goal of being one of the greatest poker players on the planet.

He began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He practiced his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The initial few years for Phil were a learning opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the final table he defeated many of the well known professionals including "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.

He made a decision to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and a continuing love for the game of poker. Phil states that he’s learning every single day and is quite abashed about his success. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single session of poker and constantly strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has come first in some big tournaments, he prefers winning cash games on a regular basis.