NL Texas Hold’em Poker- Who is Phil Ivey?

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Phil Ivey has been labeled as the greatest poker player on the globe by quite a few of the top professionals. Phil was born in Riverside, CA and relocated to NJ before reaching turning one. His papa taught him one cent-ante 5-Card Stud poker. From that point on, Phil was hooked on poker and wished to discover every little thing he could about poker. Phil would tell his elders that he wanted to be a professional poker player. Phil did not allow the negative feedback from other people destroy his dream of becoming one of the greatest poker competitors on the planet.

He started competing intently after acquiring a fake ID by the name of Jerome. He honed his game at the casinos in Atlantic City. The beginning few years for Phil were a learning experience and coming away with a win was not a normal outcome at the time. Phil became known at the 2000 World Series of Poker where he made two final tables and won his 1st WSOP bracelet, in a two dollar, 500 Pot-Limit Omaha match. At the final table he defeated quite a few of the well 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 headed out west to Las Vegas. Phil continues to play in "The Big Game" at the Bellagio with the best players on the planet. Phil credits his achievements to discipline and a continuing passion for poker. Phil states that he’s learning every single day and is very humble about his achievements. Phil admits to making errors in each game of poker and constantly aspires to improve.

Despite the fact that Ivey has won some large tournaments, he prefers destroying cash games on a regular basis.