No-Limit Texas Holdem Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been branded as the number one poker contender in the world by quite a few of the top-ranked professionals. Phil Ivey was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to Jersey before his first birthday. His grandpa introduced him to penny-ante Five-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to pickup every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. He did not permit the negative feedback from others annihilate his dream of becoming one of the strongest poker competitors in the world.

He started competing intently after getting a fake ID with the name of Jerome. He sharpened his techniques at the poker rooms of Atlantic City. The first few years for him were a learning opportunity and coming away with a win wasn’t a normal outcome at the time. He became known at the 2000 WSOP when he made two final tables and won his first World Series of Poker bracelet, in a $2, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha event. At the closing table he defeated many of the better known professionals including "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 Sin City. He continues to compete in in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the greatest players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to dedication and an undying love for the game of poker. He states that he’s learning every single day and is incredibly humble about his accomplishments. Phil admits to making mistakes in each game of poker and always strives to improve.

Despite the fact that Phil has won some large tournaments, he favors winning money games on a normal basis.