No-Limit Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the greatest poker contender on the globe by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, Phil was hooked on poker and wanted to learn every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his parents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative feedback from other people annihilate his goal of being one of the best poker competitors in the world.
Phil began playing intently after acquiring a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the casinos of Atlantic City. The initial number of years for Phil were a teaching experience and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal thing at the time. He became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he achieved two final tables and won his first WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, five hundred Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the final table he destroyed quite a few of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Las 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 discipline and an immeasurable passion for poker. Phil says that he is picking up skills every day and is incredibly humble about his success. He knows he makes mistakes in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.
Although Ivey has come first in some big-time tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a normal basis.