NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been branded as the best poker competitor in the world by quite a few of the top pros. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and moved to New Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From then on on, he was hooked on poker and wished to pickup whatever he possibly could about poker. He routinely would tell his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He didn’t permit the negative feedback from others destroy his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker players in the world.
Phil began playing intently after getting a false ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his abilities at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The beginning number of years for him were a learning opportunity and winning was not a normal thing at the time. He made his mark at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made 2 final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he destroyed many of the better known pros which includes "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
Phil decided to take his skills to the next level and headed out west to Sin City. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players in the world. Phil credits his success to hard work and an eternal love for the game of poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil knows he makes mistakes every single game of poker and always aspires to improve.
Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.