No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Posted in Poker on 04/13/2018 04:25 am by Felipe
Phil Ivey has been labeled as the number one poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to NJ before reaching the age of 1. His grandpa taught Phil penny-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, he was addicted to poker and wanted to pickup whatever he could about the game. Phil routinely told his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of being one of the greatest poker players in the world.
He began competing seriously after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He sharpened his skills at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a teaching opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. Phil made his mark at the 2000 WSOP when he made 2 final tables and came away with his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil made a decision to take his skills to the successive level and moved out west to Las Vegas. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an eternal passion for the game of poker. Phil says that he’s picking up skills every day and is very humble about his success. He admits to making blunders in each game of poker and always strives to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he favors destroying money games on a regular basis.