NL Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?
Phil Ivey has been referred to as the best poker contender in the world by most of the top-ranked professionals. He was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandfather taught Phil penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was addicted to poker and wished to pickup every little thing he possibly could about poker. Phil routinely told his grandparents that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil didn’t let the negative comments from other people kill his ambition of being one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.
He started playing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his techniques at the poker rooms in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for him were a teaching opportunity and winning wasn’t a normal thing at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker when he achieved two final tables and came away with his first WSOP bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha game. At the last table he destroyed many of the better known pros including but not limited to "Amarillo Slim" Preston, David "Devilfish" Ulliot, and Phil Hellmuth, Jr.
He decided to take his game 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 poker. He says that he is learning every day and is very humble about his success. Phil knows he makes errors in each session of poker and constantly strives to improve.
Although Phil has come first in some large tournaments, he likes destroying cash games on a regular basis.